Half marathon

Zermatt-Riffelberg

If you are not confident enough to run a marathon and have not trained enough for the ULTRA, you can take part in the half marathon. Starting in Zermatt and finishing on the Riffelberg, you run on the tougher but undoubtedly more attractive section of the course. The half marathon at the foot of the Matterhorn has practically no downhill sections.

Half marathon

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Marathon highlights

From Zermatt to the Riffelberg at 2,585 m - with a view of the Matterhorn
966 meters of ascent through picturesque Valais mountain villages
Unique mountain scenery and unforgettable atmosphere along the route
High-quality finisher shirt, medal and personal running photos included
Free arrival and return journey (Swiss Runners Ticket)

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Start in Zermatt

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Start

Destination in Riffelberg

Description

2'585 m

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Finish

Toilets

Toilets Riffelberg

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Toilet

Toilet Obere Matten Zermatt

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Toilet

Ambulance

Zermatt ambulance service

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Sanitary

Sunnegga ambulance service

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Sanitary

Riffelalp ambulance service

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Sanitary

Riffelberg ambulance service

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Sanitary

Shower

Riffelberg shower

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Shower

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Important information

For your perfect start

Important information

Categories Half Marathon

Age	Year of birth	Category Women	Category men
18-29	1997-2008	F18	M18
30-39	1987-1996	F30	M30
40-44	1982-1986	F40	M40
45-49	1977-1981	F45	M45
50-54	1972-1976	F50	M50
55-59	1967-1971	F55	M55
60-64	1962-1966	F60	M60
65-69	1957-1961	F65	M65
70+	1956 and older	F70+	M70+

Start number distribution in St. Niklaus

Where	Dorfstrasse 17, CH-3924 St. Niklaus
When	Thursday July 2, 15:00-19:00 Friday July 3, 10:00-20:00 Saturday July 4, 06:45-8:15 a.m.
Categories	Thursday July 2 , all categories Friday July 3, all categories Saturday July 4, Marathon & ULTRA ONLY

* Please note that start numbers will not be sent out. These can be collected in person in St. Niklaus on Thursday evening, Friday all day and Saturday morning (Marathon & Ultra only).

** Late registrations for the marathon and the ultramarathon are possible on Thursday and Friday at the start number distribution in St. Niklaus (plus CHF 20).

Start number distribution in Zermatt

Where	Station square - information tent, CH-3920 Zermatt
When	Saturday July 4th, 8:00-9:45 a.m.
Categories	Saturday July 4, Half Marathon and TOP20RUN ONLY

* Please note that no race numbers will be sent out. All half marathon runners and Top20Runners can pick up their race numbers on Saturday morning in Zermatt.