The Neujahrsmarathon Zürich (New Year's Marathon Zurich) is a marathon race founded in 2005 that is held annually on January 1.
The start takes place at midnight, exactly at the beginning of the New Year . The start and finish are located in Schlieren near Zurich in Switzerland. The track consists of four laps along the river Limmat . Besides the marathon, there are also a half marathon (two laps), a quarter marathon (one 11K lap) as well as a marathon relay. The start of the marathon and the finish area of all races are located inside a sports hall. The participants run through the sports hall after each lap. The race is subject to a time limit of 5 hours, which may be extended in case of bad conditions (snow, ice).
Since 2014 there is also a kids marathon on a 750 meters track, which starts at 10 p.m. on 31 December. This race is free of charge for all participants.
International Membership
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All courses of the Neujahrsmarathon Zürich are officially measured according to the rules of IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations). It is one of only seven Swiss road races sanctioned by the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races ), so the times are accepted officially by IAAF. The other Swiss AIMS events are the Zürich Marathon, the Zermatt marathon , the Swiss Alpine Marathon, the Jungfrau Marathon , the Swiss City Marathon and the Lausanne Marathon . Thanks to its starting time at the very first second of the year, the Neujahrsmarathon Zurich is the first AIMS running event of the year, and hence the performances of the winners automatically qualify as first official world record times of the year. This possibility to run an official record time of the year for the home country attracts runners from about 50 different countries from all continents.
The Neujahrsmarathon Zürich is organized by the Verein Neujahrsmarathon Zürich , a non-profit association founded in 2004. In the association's standing rules the intended purpose is described as: The association aims to foster and promote the sport of running. In particular, the association organizes each New Year's Eve the Neujahrsmarathon Zürich. The association does not pursue commercial purposes and does not seek profit.
The latter is reflected directly in the entry fee of the Neujahrsmarathon Zürich. Despite its status as recognized by IAAF, the Neujahrsmarathon Zürich is one of the least expensive marathons in Switzerland.
Men
year
first
second
third
2024
Phil Besson Philipp Arnold Jaime Gutiérrez
2023
Sergio Rodríguez Philipp Arnold Henrik Westerlin
2022
Philipp Arnold Leendert van der Lugt Nicolas Kipfmüller
2020
Robert Wilms , Mainz Philipp Arnold , Cham Stephan Gerber , Lyss
2019
Nikki Johnstone Philipp Arnold , Cham Tobias Hegmann
2018
Patrick Wieser , Aadorf Negussie Bekele , Ethiopia Robert Wilms , Mainz
2017
Philipp Arnold , Cham Urs Schönholzer , Ittigen Andreas Probst , Wasserliesch
2016
David Jeker , Canada Philipp Arnold , Cham Sean Fitzpatrick , London
2015
Frederic Ruberti , Sevelinges Philipp Arnold , Cham Manuel Laub , Vinningen
2014
Philipp Arnold , Cham Marcel Knape , Erfurt Christophe Scherno , Saverne
2013
Jan Fryc, Neratovice /CZE
Christophe Scherno, Saverne /FRA
Antonio Alegre Galbe, Zaragoza /ESP
2012
Markus von Gunten, Bettlach /SUI
Lazloe Boden, Northampton /GBR
Paul Moog, Schleithal /FRA
2011
Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen /GER
Rafael Wyss, Dulliken /SUI
Jörg Schiller, Frauenau /GER
2010
Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER
Dietmar Veith, Dettingen/GER
Richard Widmer, Zwiefalten /GER
2009
Konrad von Allmen, Olten /SUI
Urs Huber, Jonen /SUI
Adrian Gröbli, Oetwil an der Limmat /SUI
2008
Pius Hunold, Benken SG /SUI
Emil Berger, Wiedlisbach /SUI
Rolf Frei, Bäretswil /SUI
2007
Josef Vogt, Balzers /LIE
Michael Müller, Dintikon /SUI
Daniel Thalmann, Bern /SUI
2006
Georg Schönbächler, Zürich/SUI
Markus von Gunten, Bettlach/SUI
Jörg Rosenbaum, Mülheim an der Ruhr /GER
2005
Urs Schönholzer, Bern/SUI
Stefan Kläusler, Winterthur /SUI and Fredi Marti, Altstätten /SUI
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Women
year
first
second
third
2024
Joanna Ryter Claudia Maria Henneken Alma Stebler
2023
Joanna Ryter Cathleen Lenk Mary Reeves
2022
Maja Hügli Janine Frei Deirdre Keane
2020
Astrid Feyer , St. Silvester Lina-Kristin Schink Kerstin Hötte , Bielefeld
2019
Nina Zarina Katrin Ochs Katharina Hediger-Weiss , Berg
2018
Katharina Hartmuth , Zürich Ornella Poltéra , Domat/Ems Regula Kämpfer , Utzenstorf
2017
Astrid Leutert , Bern Kerstin Hötte , Mainz Atika Kuhn , Strasbourg
2016
Astrid Müller , Russikon Bärbel Büschemann , Lage Jenny Federhen , Frankfurt
2015
Lina-Kristin Schink , Berlin Katrin Gottschalk , Esslingen Tatiana Sviridova , Sosnovy Bor
2014
Astrid Müller , Russikon Latifa Mokhtari , Strasbourg Doris Russenberger , Winterthur
2013
Astrid Müller, Grafstal /SUI
Abby Knight, Omaha /USA
Micaela Racky, Offenbach/GER
2012
Carmen Hildebrand, Hedingen /SUI
Andrea Käppeli, Merenschwand /SUI
Petra Schoplocher, Cham /GER
2011
Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI
Yvonne Hugelshofer, Maur /SUI
Carmen Hildebrand, Hedingen /SUI
2010
Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI
Rosa Moreira, Obfelden /SUI
Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten /SUI
2009
Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUI
Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth /SUI
Sandra Tschumi, Solothurn /SUI
2008
Heidi Aeschlimann, Leuggern /SUI
Carmen Hildebrand, Dossenheim /GER
Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUI
2007
Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUI
Silvia Pleuler, Birr -Lupfig /SUI
Heidi Aeschlimann, Leuggern/SUI
2006
Maria Luisa Costetti, Bagnacavallo /ITA
Silvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUI
Melanie Gautschi, Hettlingen /SUI
2005
Jacqueline Keller, Gebenstorf /SUI
Jeannine Vogler, Thalwil /SUI
Silvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUI
(2013: 18.052 kilometer run)
Men
year
first
second
third
2024
Marco Fasel Benjamin Ueltschi Dominik Meier
2023
Michael Kirchberger Marco Fasel Stefan Zimmermann
2022
Daan de Groot Marco Fasel Michael Kirchberger
2020
Luca Vogelsang , Bösingen Michael Kirchberger , Roßbach Benedikt Laska , Bern
2019
Daniel Lustenberger , Kriens Wouter Berghuijs , Zürich Thibaud Friess
2018
Philipp Arnold , Cham Manuel Hügli , Brislach Fumiaki Fujita , Japan
2017
David Jeker , Chandolin Daniel Föllmi , Hünenberg Hansjörg Hegg , Ipsach
2016
Samir Baala , Illkirch-Graffenstaden Rafael Wyss , Thalwil Francisco Urbano , Málaga
2015
Samir Baala , Illkirch-Graffenstaden Daniel Zwiker , Bäretswil Henrik Stadler , Heiligenberg
2014
Samir Baala , Illkirch-Graffenstaden Sébastien Treffort , Ferney-Voltaire Bernhard Eggenschwiler , Büsserach
2013
Donnino Anderhalden, Zürich/SUI
Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI
Peter Keller, Kreuzlingen /SUI
2012
Benjamin Rubio, Ernolsheim-Bruche /FRA
Ueli Bieler, Zürich/SUI
Christophe Scherno, Saverne /FRA
2011
René Boutellier, Zürich/SUI
Pascal Birbaum, Brünisried /SUI
Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI
2010
Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg /SUI
Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI
Daniel Bouzon, Yverdon /SUI
2009
Franck Mouriaux, Zürich/SUI
Patrick Leuzinger, Ennenda /SUI
Daniel Walt, Uster /SUI
2008
Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI
Filippo Neri, Oetwil an der Limmat /SUI
Fredi Rimensberger, Utzenstorf /SUI
2007
Fredi Marti, Altstätten /SUI
Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI
Franck Mouriaux Glattbrugg/SUI
Women
year
first
second
third
2024
Murielle Nigro Clotilde Boffy Liv Egli
2023
Murielle Nigro Elvira Keiser Charlotte Lang
2022
Klasina Brunott Lisa Oberosler Kathrin Roos
2020
Carrie Donohue , Pittsburgh Henrike Christ , Freiburg Tatiana Leite , Bourg-Charente
2019
Arlette Maurer , Olten Nina Kreisherr Katrin Saly , Stallikon
2018
Michela Segalada , Winterthur Sabine Kuonen , Lalden Caroline Röhrl , Büsserach
2017
Caroline Röhrl , Büsserach Beatrice Theiler , Bätterkinden Olivia Manatschal , Brumath
2016
Odile Rein , Sonvilier Elvira Flurschütz , Bindlach Ezgi Akdeşir , Bern
2015
Ezgi Akdeşir , Bern Katja Zwiker , Bäretswil Caroline Cejka , Zürich
2014
Ezgi Akdeşir , Bern Friederike Müller , Inzing Jahaira Olivieri , Illesheim
2013
Caroline Steiner, Henau /SUI
Tanja Sonderegger, Rotkreuz /SUI
Franziska Etter, Zürich/SUI
2012
Nadja Kessler, Rapperswil /SUI
Paola Vignani, Alice Superiore /ITA
Nadine Joswig, Zürich/SUI
2011
Elisabetta Comero, Cameri /ITA
Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese /ITA
Christina D'Ignazio, Adliswil /SUI
2010
Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix /SUI
Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUI
Esther Roeter, Zürich/SUI
2009
Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA
Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI
Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUI
2008
Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg /SUI
Daniela Schellenberg, Egg /SUI
Priska Lacher, Einsiedeln /SUI
2007
Sarah Wyss, Carouge /SUI
Tanja Puschner, Friedberg /GER
Nadja Künzle, Zürich/SUI
2013: 12.016 kilometer run
2010 to 2012: quarter marathon (10.549 km)
2006: 12.234 kilometer run
Men
year
first
second
third
2024
Luca Vogelsang Manuel Hügli Lars Ryffel
2023
Manuel Hügli Christian Senn
2022
Seare Weldezghi Manuel Hügli Ricardo Pinto
2020
Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil Seare Weldezghi Ruedi Becker , Elgg
2019
Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil Ruedi Becker , Zug Matteo Pio-Loco , Dübendorf
2018
Luca Vogelsang , Bösingen Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil Matteo Pio-Loco , Dübendorf
2017
Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil Gil Meyer , Zürich Brad Slavens , Atlanta
2016
Pierre Fournier , Sainte-Croix Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil Bernhard Eggenschwiler , Büsserach
2015
Gabriel Cristian Lutic , Bucharest Bernhard Eggenschwiler , Büsserach Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil
2014
Fabian Dutli , Geroldswil Niklas Rohling , Konstanz Stephan Okle , Reichenau
2013
Brad Slavens, Atlanta /USA
Ueli Küttel, Küssnacht am Rigi /SUI
Thomas Bürgi, Goldau /SUI
2012
Donnino Anderhalden, Zürich/SUI
Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUI
Beat Berger, Olten /SUI
2011
Erich Huber, Rechthalten /SUI
Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUI
Michael Weber, Affoltern /SUI
2010
Ronan Doolin, Dublin /IRL
Steffen Haak, Karlsruhe /GER
Antoine Marchand, Colombier/SUI
2009
Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUI
Davide Vassalli, Olivone /SUI
Reto Hoppler, Zürich/SUI
2008
Daniel Fässler, Evilard /SUI
Reto Klingenfuss, Zürich/SUI
Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld /SUI
2007
Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld /SUI
Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUI
Lorenzo Viera, Schlieren/SUI
2006
Urs Schönholzer, Bern/CH
Winkler Thomas, Liebefeld/CH
Richard Stoffel, Zürich/CH
Women
year
first
second
third
2024
Corina Ryf Sabina Grob Leonie Bolle
2023
Dior Langlois Jessica Aeschbach Yaël Nusser
2022
Jessica Aeschbach Shani Stockhammer Lucy Rostetter
2020
Anny Wolter , Kleinbettingen Margot Guépratte , Publier Morgane Crausaz , Pleigne
2019
Delphine Marmy , Avry-devant-Pont Slávka Bouzon Corina Ryf , Zürich
2018
Kaitlyn Peale , United States Sarah Frieden , Urtenen-Schönbühl Zohra Benyoussef , Delémont
2017
Caroline Cejka , Zürich Lina-Kristin Schink , Zürich Severine Combremont , Cheiry
2016
Lina-Kristin Schink , Zürich Alicia Maier , Aalen Karin Zingg , Möhlin
2015
Nicole Egger , Langenthal Caroline Röhrl , Büsserach Karin Etter-Quabeck , Ins
2014
Caroline Röhrl , Büsserach Morgane Crausaz , Soulce Alizée Schnegg , Moutier
2013
Bianca Meyer, Munich /GER
Morgane Crausaz, Soulce /SUI
Alizee Schnegg, Moutier /SUI
2012
Julia Brugger, Konstanz /GER
Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUI
Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon /SUI
2011
Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon /SUI
Marion Zimmermann, Adliswil/SUI
Dagmar Gubser, Berschis /SUI
2010
Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUI
Christel Matthey, Cortaillod /SUI
Crona Brady, Dublin/IRL
2009
Emma Pooley , Zürich/SUIStefica Gajic, Eggenwil /SUI
Rosalba Rossi, Giubiasco /SUI
2008
Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI
Anne-Rachel Boch, Strasbourg /FRA
Andrea Schwab, Uster/SUI
2007
Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI
Tsilla Vallotton, Lucens /SUI
Susi Mangold, Tenniken /SUI
2006
Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI
Rachel Buchs, Zumholz /SUI
Anne Gertsch, Neuenburg /SUI
Men
Distance
year
first
second
third
5.980 km
2013
Beat Berger, Zürich/SUI
Emil Berger, Wiedlisbach /SUI
Alexander Grigo, Bad Dürrheim /GER
4.2195 km
2006
Wirz Michael, Birmensdorf /SUI
Robin Lötscher, Zürich/SUI
Sergio Grond, Hedingen/SUI
Women
distance
year
first
second
third
5.980 km
2013
Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon/SUI
Aenslee Tanner, Auckland /NZL
Brigitte Bieri, St. Pantaleon /SUI
4.2195 km
2006
Stefanie Rothenbühler, Wabern /SUI
Ines Bisang, Uster/SUI
Doris Gujer, Affoltern /SUI
Year
Registered
Starters
Finishers
2022
595
551
540
2020
1193
1063
1038
2019
1165
1028
988
2018
1091
995
969
2017
1095
948
917
2016
981
878
861
2015
814
696
683
2014
813
730
701
2013
632
570
539
2012
601
517
498
2011
567
512
490
2010
661
605
587
2009
434
375
361
2008
394
344
327
2007
380
352
341
2006
292
241
219
2005
181
151
132
Year
Registered
Starters
Finishers
2022
147
126
116
2020
272
242
217
2019
293
227
199
2018
240
215
191
2017
268
233
209
2016
258
234
221
2015
205
164
153
2014
244
205
177
2013
226
201
170
2012
202
171
154
2011
198
181
163
2010
207
175
158
2009
141
123
115
2008
133
119
107
2007
123
116
107
2006
147
116
94
2005
181
151
132
Year
Registered
Starters
Finishers
2022
250
234
234
2020
468
417
417
2019
439
394
392
2018
415
379
379
2017
417
360
360
2016
371
325
324
2015
312
277
275
2014
275
245
245
2013
163
149
149
2012
224
189
187
2011
209
191
187
2010
250
235
234
2009
128
109
103
2008
149
131
126
2007
142
132
130
(2013: 12.016 kilometer run)
(2010-2012, 2015-2020: quarter marathon (10.549 km))
(2006: 12.234 kilometer run)
Year
Registered
Starters
Finishers
2022
198
191
190
2020
363
326
326
2019
349
329
326
2018
358
330
328
2017
336
294
293
2016
301
277
277
2015
267
233
233
2014
251
241
240
2013
116
103
103
2012
175
157
157
2011
160
140
140
2010
204
195
195
2009
165
143
143
2008
112
94
94
2007
115
104
104
2006
104
89
89
Year
Registered
Starters
Finishers
2013
93
83
83
4.2195 kilometer run
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Year
Registered
Starters
Finishers
2006
41
36
36
Men
Time
Runner
Year
2:38:21
Pius Hunold, Benken SG/SUI
2008
2:38:28
Urs Schönholzer, Bern/SUI
2005
2:45:56
Jan Fryc, Neratovice/TCH
2013
2:47:09
Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER
2010
2:47:16
Christophe Scherno, Saverne/F
2013
2:49:05
Emil Berger, Wiedlisbach/SUI
2008
2:49:14
Stefan Kläusler, Winterthur/SUI
2005
2:49:14
Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUI
2005
2:51:27
Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER
2011
2:52:02
Rafael Wyss, Dulliken/SUI
2011
Women
Time
Runner
Year
2:59:29
Astrid Müller, Grafstal/CH
2013
3:15:21
Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI
2010
3:15:53
Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI
2011
3:16:58
Rosa Moreira, Obfelden/SUI
2010
3:23:53
Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUI
2010
3:24:58
Abby Knight, Omaha/USA
2013
3:25:13
Jacqueline Keller, Gebenstorf/SUI
2005
3:27:38
Micaela Racky, Offenbach/D
2013
3:28:03
Jeannine Vogler, Thalwil/SUI
2005
3:28:44
Yvonne Hugelshofer, Maur/SUI
2011
Men
Time
Runner
Year
1:16:16
Benjamin Rubio, Ernolsheim-Bruche/FRA
2012
1:16:43
Ueli Bieler, Zürich/SUI
2012
1:18:00
René Boutellier, Zürich/SUI
2011
1:18:13
Christophe Scherno, Saverne/FRA
2012
1:18:38
Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI
2008
1:18:52
Fernando Figueira, Anières /SUI
2012
1:19:01
Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUI
2007
1:19:25
Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI
2010
1:19:43
Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI
2010
1:19:46
Pascal Birbaum, Brünisried/CH
2011
Women
Time
Runner
Year
1:25:55
Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUI
2008
1:30:19
Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUI
2010
1:30:56
Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUI
2010
1:31:53
Elisabetta Comero, Cameri/ITA
2011
1:33:09
Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA
2009
1:33:34
Esther Roeter, Zürich/SUI
2010
1:34:18
Nadja Kessler, Rapperswil/SUI
2012
1:34:30
Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA
2011
1:34:55
Astrid Müller-Amstad, Grafstal/SUI
2009
1:36:12
Christina D'Ignazio, Adliswil/SUI
2011
Men
Time
Runner
Year
36:24
Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld/CH
2007
36:45
Daniel Fässler, Muther/CH
2008
36:51
Roger Ramer, Zürich/CH
2007
37:18 (10.55 km!)
Erich Huber, Rechthalten/CH
2011
37:21
Reto Klingenfuss, Zürich/CH
2008
37:28
Roger Ramer, Zürich/CH
2009
37:51
Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld/CH
2008
38:06
Lorenzo Viera, Schlieren/CH
2007
38:07
Heinrich Meier, Dietikon /CH
2007
38:17
Alfred Schneeberger, Uitikon Waldegg /CH
2007
Women
Time
Runner
Year
40:08
Emma Pooley, Zürich/CH
2009
41:01 (10.55 km!)
Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/CH
2010
41:55 (10.55 km!)
Julia Brugger, Konstanz/D
2012
42:05 (10.55 km!)
Crystel Matthey, Cortaillod/CH
2010
42:07 (10.55 km!)
Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/CH
2012
42:46
Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/CH
2008
43:35
Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/CH
2007
43:39 (10.55 km!)
Crona Brady, Dublin/IRL
2010
43:48
Tsilla Vallotton, Lucens/CH
2007
44:30
Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/CH
2009
Phil Besson
Jaime Gutiérrez
Sergio Rodríguez
Henrik Westerlin
Leendert van der Lugt
Robert Wilms, Mainz
Nikki Johnstone
Negussie Bekele, Ethiopia
David Jeker, Canada
Frederic Ruberti, Sevelinges
Deirdre Keane
Nina Zarina
Lisa Oberosler
Ezgi Akdeşir, Bern
Friederike Müller, Inzing
Seare Weldezghi
Gabriel Cristian Lutic, Bucharest
Anny Wolter, Kleinbettingen
Slávka Bouzon