TOP20RUN

Zermatt-Gornergrat

From Zermatt via Sunnegga up to the Gornergrat - the highest marathon destination in Europe - at over 3000 meters above sea level!

Top20Run

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Top 20 highlights

From Zermatt to the Gornergrat at 3,089 m - with a view of the Matterhorn
1,838 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 Zermatt

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Start

Destination Gornergrat

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Finish

Ambulance

Gornergrat ambulance service

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Sanitary

Riffelalp ambulance service

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Sanitary

Sunnegga ambulance service

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Sanitary

Zermatt 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 Top20Run

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+

Race number pickup in St. Niklaus

Where	Dorfstrasse 17, CH-3924 St. Niklaus
When	Thursday, July 2, 3:00–7:00 p.m. Friday, July 3, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 6:45–8:15 a.m.
Categories	Thursday, July 2, all categories Friday, July 3, all categories Saturday, July 4, Marathon & ULTRA ONLY

* Please note that race numbers will not be mailed. They can be picked up in person in St. Niklaus on Thursday evening, all day Friday, and Saturday morning (Marathon & Ultra only).

** On-site late registration is available for all categories (including the Hörnli Kids Run). Registration is available exclusively online via a QR code.

Race number pickup in Zermatt

Where	Bahnhofplatz – Information Tent, CH-3920 Zermatt
When	Saturday, July 4, 7:30–9:45 a. m.
Categories	Saturday, July 4, HALF MARATHON and TOP20RUN ONLY

* Please note that race numbers will not be mailed. All half marathon runners and Top20Runners can pick up their race numbers on Saturday morning in Zermatt.