Zurich Marathon

Küsnacht (ZH), Zürich, Switzerland

26.3 miles (42.3 km) · 3,642 ft elevation gain · Out & Back · road · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.3 mi (42.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	1.2 mi, 107 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51.1%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.8 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Out & Back
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Zurich Marathon

How much elevation gain does Zurich Marathon have?

Zurich Marathon has 3,642 ft (1,110 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.3 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Zurich Marathon?

The difficulty score for Zurich Marathon is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Zurich Marathon?

The longest climb on Zurich Marathon runs 1.2 miles (1.9 km) and gains 107 ft (33 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51.1%.