Neujahrsmarathon Zürich


The Neujahrsmarathon Zürich 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, a quarter marathon 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.
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

All courses of the Neujahrsmarathon Zürich are officially measured according to the rules of IAAF. It is one of only seven Swiss road races sanctioned by the AIMS, 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

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

Marathon

yearfirstsecondthird
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
2013Astrid Müller, Grafstal/CHAbby Knight, Omaha/United StatesMicaela Racky, Offenbach/D
2012Carmen Hildebrand, Hedingen/SUIAndrea Käppeli, Merenschwand/SUIPetra Schoplocher, Cham/GER
2011Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUIYvonne Hugelshofer, Maur/SUICarmen Hildebrand, Hedingen/SUI
2010Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUIRosa Moreira, Obfelden/SUIAndrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUI
2009Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUISilvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUISandra Tschumi, Solothurn/SUI
2008Heidi Aeschlimann, Leuggern/SUICarmen Hildebrand, Dossenheim/GERSilvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUI
2007Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUISilvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUIHeidi Aeschlimann, Leuggern/SUI
2006Maria Luisa Costetti, Bagnacavallo/ITASilvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUIMelanie Gautschi, Hettlingen/SUI
2005Jacqueline Keller, Gebenstorf/SUIJeannine Vogler, Thalwil/SUISilvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUI

Half marathon

yearfirstsecondthird
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
2013Donnino Anderhalden, Zürich/CHRichard Stoffel, Zürich/CHPeter Keller, Kreuzlingen/CH
2012Benjamin Rubio, Ernolsheim-Bruche/FRAUeli Bieler, Zürich/SUIChristophe Scherno, Saverne/FRA
2011René Boutellier, Zürich/SUIPascal Birbaum, Brünisried/SUIRichard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI
2010Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUIRichard Stoffel, Zürich/SUIDaniel Bouzon, Yverdon/SUI
2009Franck Mouriaux, Zürich/SUIPatrick Leuzinger, Ennenda/SUIDaniel Walt, Uster/SUI
2008Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUIFilippo Neri, Oetwil an der Limmat/SUIFredi Rimensberger, Utzenstorf/SUI
2007Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUIRichard Stoffel, Zürich/SUIFranck Mouriaux Glattbrugg/SUI

yearfirstsecondthird
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
2013Caroline Steiner, Henau/CHTanja Sonderegger, Rotkreuz/CHFranziska Etter, Zürich/CH
2012Nadja Kessler, Rapperswil/SUIPaola Vignani, Alice Superiore/ITANadine Joswig, Zürich/SUI
2011Elisabetta Comero, Cameri/ITALorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITAChristina D'Ignazio, Adliswil/SUI
2010Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUINicole Fröhlich, Zürich/CHEsther Roeter, Zürich/CH
2009Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITAAstrid Müller, Grafstal/SUIChristiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUI
2008Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUIDaniela Schellenberg, Egg/SUIPriska Lacher, Einsiedeln/SUI
2007Sarah Wyss, Carouge/SUITanja Puschner, Friedberg/GERNadja Künzle, Zürich/SUI

10 kilometer run

yearfirstsecondthird
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
2013Brad Slavens, Atlanta/USAUeli Küttel, Küssnacht am Rigi/CHThomas Bürgi, Goldau/CH
2012Donnino Anderhalden, Zürich/SUIRoger Ramer, Zürich/SUIBeat Berger, Olten/SUI
2011Erich Huber, Rechthalten/SUIRoger Ramer, Zürich/SUIMichael Weber, Affoltern/SUI
2010Ronan Doolin, Dublin/IRLSteffen Haak, Karlsruhe/GERAntoine Marchand, Colombier/SUI
2009Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUIDavide Vassalli, Olivone/SUIReto Hoppler, Zürich/SUI
2008Daniel Fässler, Evilard/SUIReto Klingenfuss, Zürich/SUIThomas Winkler, Liebefeld/SUI
2007Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld/SUIRoger Ramer, Zürich/SUILorenzo Viera, Schlieren/SUI
2006Urs Schönholzer, Bern/CHWinkler Thomas, Liebefeld/CHRichard Stoffel, Zürich/CH

yearfirstsecondthird
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
2013Bianca Meyer, Munich/DMorgane Crausaz, Soulce/CHAlizee Schnegg, Moutier/CH
2012Julia Brugger, Konstanz/GERNicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUIMargrit Bänziger, Ebikon/SUI
2011Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon/SUIMarion Zimmermann, Adliswil/SUIDagmar Gubser, Berschis/SUI
2010Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUIChristel Matthey, Cortaillod/SUICrona Brady, Dublin/IRL
2009Emma Pooley, Zürich/SUIStefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUIRosalba Rossi, Giubiasco/SUI
2008Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUIAnne-Rachel Boch, Strasbourg/FRAAndrea Schwab, Uster/SUI
2007Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUITsilla Vallotton, Lucens/SUISusi Mangold, Tenniken/SUI
2006Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUIRachel Buchs, Zumholz/SUIAnne Gertsch, Neuenburg/SUI

Other distances

distanceyearfirstsecondthird
5.980 km2013Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon/CHAenslee Tanner, Auckland/NZLBrigitte Bieri, St. Pantaleon/CH
4.2195 km2006Stefanie Rothenbühler, Wabern/SUIInes Bisang, Uster/SUIDoris Gujer, Affoltern/SUI

Participation

All distances

Marathon

Half marathon

10 kilometer run

YearRegisteredStartersFinishers
2016301277277
2015267233233
2014251241240
2013116103103
2012175157157
2011160140140
2010204195195
2009165143143
20081129494
2007115104104
20061048989

5.980 kilometer run

4.2195 kilometer run

Fastest times

Marathon

TimeRunnerYear
2:38:21Pius Hunold, Benken SG/SUI2008
2:38:28Urs Schönholzer, Bern/SUI2005
2:45:56Jan Fryc, Neratovice/TCH2013
2:47:09Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER2010
2:47:16Christophe Scherno, Saverne/F2013
2:49:05Emil Berger, Wiedlisbach/SUI2008
2:49:14Stefan Kläusler, Winterthur/SUI2005
2:49:14Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUI2005
2:51:27Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER2011
2:52:02Rafael Wyss, Dulliken/SUI2011

TimeRunnerYear
2:59:29Astrid Müller, Grafstal/CH2013
3:15:21Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI2010
3:15:53Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI2011
3:16:58Rosa Moreira, Obfelden/SUI2010
3:23:53Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUI2010
3:24:58Abby Knight, Omaha/USA2013
3:25:13Jacqueline Keller, Gebenstorf/SUI2005
3:27:38Micaela Racky, Offenbach/D2013
3:28:03Jeannine Vogler, Thalwil/SUI2005
3:28:44Yvonne Hugelshofer, Maur/SUI2011

Half marathon

TimeRunnerYear
1:16:16Benjamin Rubio, Ernolsheim-Bruche/FRA2012
1:16:43Ueli Bieler, Zürich/SUI2012
1:18:00René Boutellier, Zürich/SUI2011
1:18:13Christophe Scherno, Saverne/FRA2012
1:18:38Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI2008
1:18:52Fernando Figueira, Anières/SUI2012
1:19:01Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUI2007
1:19:25Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI2010
1:19:43Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI2010
1:19:46Pascal Birbaum, Brünisried/CH2011

TimeRunnerYear
1:25:55Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUI2008
1:30:19Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUI2010
1:30:56Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUI2010
1:31:53Elisabetta Comero, Cameri/ITA2011
1:33:09Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA2009
1:33:34Esther Roeter, Zürich/SUI2010
1:34:18Nadja Kessler, Rapperswil/SUI2012
1:34:30Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA2011
1:34:55Astrid Müller-Amstad, Grafstal/SUI2009
1:36:12Christina D'Ignazio, Adliswil/SUI2011

10 kilometer run

TimeRunnerYear
36:24Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld/CH2007
36:45Daniel Fässler, Muther/CH2008
36:51Roger Ramer, Zürich/CH2007
37:18 Erich Huber, Rechthalten/CH2011
37:21Reto Klingenfuss, Zürich/CH2008
37:28Roger Ramer, Zürich/CH2009
37:51Thomas Winkler, Liebefeld/CH2008
38:06Lorenzo Viera, Schlieren/CH2007
38:07Heinrich Meier, Dietikon/CH2007
38:17Alfred Schneeberger, Uitikon Waldegg/CH2007

TimeRunnerYear
40:08Emma Pooley, Zürich/CH2009
41:01 Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/CH2010
41:55 Julia Brugger, Konstanz/D2012
42:05 Crystel Matthey, Cortaillod/CH2010
42:07 Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/CH2012
42:46Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/CH2008
43:35Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/CH2007
43:39 Crona Brady, Dublin/IRL2010
43:48Tsilla Vallotton, Lucens/CH2007
44:30Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/CH2009