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 [ edit ] 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.
Organizer [ edit ] 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.
Winners [ edit ] Marathon [ edit ] 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 ---
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
Half marathon [ edit ] (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
10 kilometer run [ edit ] 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 Bruno Albuquerque 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/SUI Stefica 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
Other distances [ edit ] 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
Participation [ edit ] All distances [ edit ] 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
Marathon [ edit ] 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
Half marathon [ edit ] 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
10 kilometer run [ edit ] (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
5.980 kilometer run [ edit ] Year Registered Starters Finishers 2013 93 83 83
4.2195 kilometer run [ edit ] Year Registered Starters Finishers 2006 41 36 36
Fastest times [ edit ] Marathon [ edit ] 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
Half marathon [ edit ] 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
10 kilometer run [ edit ] 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
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