Neujahrsmarathon Zürich
Introduction 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 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 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===+ Men year  first  second  third2024   Phil Besson   Philipp Arnold   Jaime Gutiérrez2023   Sergio Rodríguez   Philipp Arnold   Henrik Westerlin2022   Philipp Arnold   Leendert van der Lugt   Nicolas Kipfmüller2020   Robert Wilms, Mainz   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Stephan Gerber, Lyss2019   Nikki Johnstone   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Tobias Hegmann2018   Patrick Wieser, Aadorf   Negussie Bekele, Ethiopia   Robert Wilms, Mainz2017   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Urs Schönholzer, Ittigen   Andreas Probst, Wasserliesch2016   David Jeker, Canada   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Sean Fitzpatrick, London2015   Frederic Ruberti, Sevelinges   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Manuel Laub, Vinningen2014   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Marcel Knape, Erfurt   Christophe Scherno, Saverne2013  Jan Fryc, Neratovice/CZE  Christophe Scherno, Saverne/FRA  Antonio Alegre Galbe, Zaragoza/ESP2012  Markus von Gunten, Bettlach/SUI  Lazloe Boden, Northampton/GBR  Paul Moog, Schleithal/FRA2011  Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER  Rafael Wyss, Dulliken/SUI  Jörg Schiller, Frauenau/GER2010  Dirk Joos, Friedrichshafen/GER  Dietmar Veith, Dettingen/GER  Richard Widmer, Zwiefalten/GER2009  Konrad von Allmen, Olten/SUI  Urs Huber, Jonen/SUI  Adrian Gröbli, Oetwil an der Limmat/SUI2008  Pius Hunold, Benken SG/SUI  Emil Berger, Wiedlisbach/SUI  Rolf Frei, Bäretswil/SUI2007  Josef Vogt, Balzers/LIE  Michael Müller, Dintikon/SUI  Daniel Thalmann, Bern/SUI2006  Georg Schönbächler, Zürich/SUI  Markus von Gunten, Bettlach/SUI  Jörg Rosenbaum, Mülheim an der Ruhr/GER2005  Urs Schönholzer, Bern/SUI  Stefan Kläusler, Winterthur/SUI and Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUI  ---+ Women year  first  second  third2024   Joanna Ryter   Claudia Maria Henneken   Alma Stebler2023   Joanna Ryter   Cathleen Lenk   Mary Reeves2022   Maja Hügli   Janine Frei   Deirdre Keane2020   Astrid Feyer, St. Silvester   Lina-Kristin Schink   Kerstin Hötte, Bielefeld2019   Nina Zarina   Katrin Ochs   Katharina Hediger-Weiss, Berg2018   Katharina Hartmuth, Zürich   Ornella Poltéra, Domat/Ems   Regula Kämpfer, Utzenstorf2017   Astrid Leutert, Bern   Kerstin Hötte, Mainz   Atika Kuhn, Strasbourg2016   Astrid Müller, Russikon  Bärbel Büschemann, Lage   Jenny Federhen, Frankfurt2015   Lina-Kristin Schink, Berlin  Katrin Gottschalk, Esslingen   Tatiana Sviridova, Sosnovy Bor2014   Astrid Müller, Russikon  Latifa Mokhtari, Strasbourg   Doris Russenberger, Winterthur2013  Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI  Abby Knight, Omaha/USA  Micaela Racky, Offenbach/GER2012  Carmen Hildebrand, Hedingen/SUI  Andrea Käppeli, Merenschwand/SUI  Petra Schoplocher, Cham/GER2011  Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI  Yvonne Hugelshofer, Maur/SUI  Carmen Hildebrand, Hedingen/SUI2010  Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI  Rosa Moreira, Obfelden/SUI  Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUI2009  Andrea Huser, Aeschlen ob Gunten/SUI  Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUI  Sandra Tschumi, Solothurn/SUI2008  Heidi Aeschlimann, Leuggern/SUI  Carmen Hildebrand, Dossenheim/GER  Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUI2007  Silvia Haab-Herger, Oberarth/SUI  Silvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUI  Heidi Aeschlimann, Leuggern/SUI2006  Maria Luisa Costetti, Bagnacavallo/ITA  Silvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUI  Melanie Gautschi, Hettlingen/SUI2005  Jacqueline Keller, Gebenstorf/SUI  Jeannine Vogler, Thalwil/SUI  Silvia Pleuler, Birr-Lupfig/SUI===Half marathon===(2013: 18.052 kilometer run)+ Men year  first  second  third2024   Marco Fasel   Benjamin Ueltschi   Dominik Meier2023   Michael Kirchberger   Marco Fasel   Stefan Zimmermann2022   Daan de Groot   Marco Fasel   Michael Kirchberger2020   Luca Vogelsang, Bösingen   Michael Kirchberger, Roßbach   Benedikt Laska, Bern2019   Daniel Lustenberger, Kriens   Wouter Berghuijs, Zürich   Thibaud Friess2018   Philipp Arnold, Cham   Manuel Hügli, Brislach   Fumiaki Fujita, Japan2017   David Jeker, Chandolin   Daniel Föllmi, Hünenberg   Hansjörg Hegg, Ipsach2016   Samir Baala, Illkirch-Graffenstaden   Rafael Wyss, Thalwil   Francisco Urbano, Málaga2015   Samir Baala, Illkirch-Graffenstaden   Daniel Zwiker, Bäretswil   Henrik Stadler, Heiligenberg2014   Samir Baala, Illkirch-Graffenstaden   Sébastien Treffort, Ferney-Voltaire   Bernhard Eggenschwiler, Büsserach2013  Donnino Anderhalden, Zürich/SUI  Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI  Peter Keller, Kreuzlingen/SUI2012  Benjamin Rubio, Ernolsheim-Bruche/FRA  Ueli Bieler, Zürich/SUI  Christophe Scherno, Saverne/FRA2011  René Boutellier, Zürich/SUI  Pascal Birbaum, Brünisried/SUI  Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI2010  Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI  Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI  Daniel Bouzon, Yverdon/SUI2009  Franck Mouriaux, Zürich/SUI  Patrick Leuzinger, Ennenda/SUI  Daniel Walt, Uster/SUI2008  Franck Mouriaux, Glattbrugg/SUI  Filippo Neri, Oetwil an der Limmat/SUI  Fredi Rimensberger, Utzenstorf/SUI2007  Fredi Marti, Altstätten/SUI  Richard Stoffel, Zürich/SUI  Franck Mouriaux Glattbrugg/SUI+ Women year  first  second  third2024   Murielle Nigro   Clotilde Boffy   Liv Egli2023   Murielle Nigro   Elvira Keiser   Charlotte Lang2022   Klasina Brunott   Lisa Oberosler   Kathrin Roos2020   Carrie Donohue, Pittsburgh   Henrike Christ, Freiburg   Tatiana Leite, Bourg-Charente2019   Arlette Maurer, Olten   Nina Kreisherr   Katrin Saly, Stallikon2018   Michela Segalada, Winterthur   Sabine Kuonen, Lalden   Caroline Röhrl, Büsserach2017   Caroline Röhrl, Büsserach   Beatrice Theiler, Bätterkinden   Olivia Manatschal, Brumath2016   Odile Rein, Sonvilier   Elvira Flurschütz, Bindlach   Ezgi Akdeşir, Bern2015   Ezgi Akdeşir, Bern   Katja Zwiker, Bäretswil   Caroline Cejka, Zürich2014   Ezgi Akdeşir, Bern   Friederike Müller, Inzing   Jahaira Olivieri, Illesheim2013  Caroline Steiner, Henau/SUI  Tanja Sonderegger, Rotkreuz/SUI  Franziska Etter, Zürich/SUI2012  Nadja Kessler, Rapperswil/SUI  Paola Vignani, Alice Superiore/ITA  Nadine Joswig, Zürich/SUI2011  Elisabetta Comero, Cameri/ITA  Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA  Christina D'Ignazio, Adliswil/SUI2010  Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUI  Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUI  Esther Roeter, Zürich/SUI2009  Lorenza Di Gregorio, Varese/ITA  Astrid Müller, Grafstal/SUI  Christiane Bouquet, Ste-Croix/SUI2008  Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUI  Daniela Schellenberg, Egg/SUI  Priska Lacher, Einsiedeln/SUI2007  Sarah Wyss, Carouge/SUI  Tanja Puschner, Friedberg/GER  Nadja Künzle, Zürich/SUI===10 kilometer run===*2013: 12.016 kilometer run*2010 to 2012: quarter marathon (10.549 km)*2006: 12.234 kilometer run+ Men year  first  second  third2024  Luca Vogelsang   Manuel Hügli   Lars Ryffel2023  Manuel Hügli   Bruno Albuquerque   Christian Senn2022  Seare Weldezghi   Manuel Hügli   Ricardo Pinto2020  Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil   Seare Weldezghi   Ruedi Becker, Elgg2019  Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil   Ruedi Becker, Zug   Matteo Pio-Loco, Dübendorf2018  Luca Vogelsang, Bösingen  Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil   Matteo Pio-Loco, Dübendorf2017  Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil  Gil Meyer, Zürich   Brad Slavens, Atlanta2016  Pierre Fournier, Sainte-Croix  Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil   Bernhard Eggenschwiler, Büsserach2015  Gabriel Cristian Lutic, Bucharest  Bernhard Eggenschwiler, Büsserach   Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil2014  Fabian Dutli, Geroldswil  Niklas Rohling, Konstanz   Stephan Okle, Reichenau2013 Brad Slavens, Atlanta/USA  Ueli Küttel, Küssnacht am Rigi/SUI  Thomas Bürgi, Goldau/SUI2012 Donnino Anderhalden, Zürich/SUI  Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUI  Beat Berger, Olten/SUI2011 Erich Huber, Rechthalten/SUI  Roger Ramer, Zürich/SUI  Michael Weber, Affoltern/SUI2010 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/SUI2006  Urs Schönholzer, Bern/CH  Winkler Thomas, Liebefeld/CH  Richard Stoffel, Zürich/CH+ Women year  first  second  third2024  Corina Ryf   Sabina Grob   Leonie Bolle2023  Dior Langlois   Jessica Aeschbach   Yaël Nusser2022  Jessica Aeschbach  Shani Stockhammer   Lucy Rostetter2020  Anny Wolter, Kleinbettingen  Margot Guépratte, Publier   Morgane Crausaz, Pleigne2019  Delphine Marmy, Avry-devant-Pont  Slávka Bouzon   Corina Ryf, Zürich2018  Kaitlyn Peale, United States  Sarah Frieden, Urtenen-Schönbühl   Zohra Benyoussef, Delémont2017  Caroline Cejka, Zürich  Lina-Kristin Schink, Zürich   Severine Combremont, Cheiry2016  Lina-Kristin Schink, Zürich  Alicia Maier, Aalen   Karin Zingg, Möhlin2015  Nicole Egger, Langenthal  Caroline Röhrl, Büsserach   Karin Etter-Quabeck, Ins2014  Caroline Röhrl, Büsserach  Morgane Crausaz, Soulce   Alizée Schnegg, Moutier2013  Bianca Meyer, Munich/GER  Morgane Crausaz, Soulce/SUI  Alizee Schnegg, Moutier/SUI2012  Julia Brugger, Konstanz/GER  Nicole Fröhlich, Zürich/SUI  Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon/SUI2011  Margrit Bänziger, Ebikon/SUI  Marion Zimmermann, Adliswil/SUI  Dagmar Gubser, Berschis/SUI2010  Corinne Zeller, Weissenburg/SUI  Christel Matthey, Cortaillod/SUI  Crona Brady, Dublin/IRL2009  Emma Pooley, Zürich/SUI  Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI  Rosalba Rossi, Giubiasco/SUI2008  Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI  Anne-Rachel Boch, Strasbourg/FRA  Andrea Schwab, Uster/SUI2007  Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI  Tsilla Vallotton, Lucens/SUI  Susi Mangold, Tenniken/SUI2006  Stefica Gajic, Eggenwil/SUI  Rachel Buchs, Zumholz/SUI  Anne Gertsch, Neuenburg/SUI===Other distances===+ 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 === All distances === Year  Registered  Starters  Finishers2022  595  551  5402020  1193  1063  10382019  1165  1028  9882018  1091  995  9692017  1095  948  9172016  981  878  8612015  814  696  6832014  813  730  7012013  632  570  5392012  601  517  4982011  567  512  4902010  661  605  5872009  434  375  3612008  394  344  3272007  380  352  3412006  292  241  2192005  181  151  132=== Marathon === Year  Registered  Starters  Finishers2022  147  126  1162020  272  242  2172019  293  227  1992018  240  215  1912017  268  233  2092016  258  234  2212015  205  164  1532014  244  205  1772013  226  201  1702012  202  171  1542011  198  181  1632010  207  175  1582009  141  123  1152008  133  119  1072007  123  116  1072006  147  116   942005  181  151  132=== Half marathon === Year  Registered  Starters  Finishers2022  250  234  2342020  468  417  4172019  439  394  3922018  415  379  3792017  417  360  3602016  371  325  3242015  312  277  2752014  275  245  2452013  163  149  1492012  224  189  1872011  209  191  1872010  250  235  2342009  128  109  1032008  149  131  1262007  142  132  130=== 10 kilometer run ===(2013: 12.016 kilometer run)(2010-2012, 2015-2020: quarter marathon (10.549 km))(2006: 12.234 kilometer run) Year  Registered  Starters  Finishers2022  198  191  1902020  363  326  3262019  349  329  3262018  358  330  3282017  336  294  2932016  301  277  2772015  267  233  2332014  251  241  2402013  116  103  1032012  175  157  1572011  160  140  1402010  204  195  1952009  165  143  1432008  112   94   942007  115  104  1042006  104   89   89=== 5.980 kilometer run === Year  Registered  Starters  Finishers2013   93   83   83=== 4.2195 kilometer run === Year  Registered  Starters  Finishers2006   41   36   36
Fastest times === Marathon ===+ 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===+ 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===+ 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
See also * List of marathon races in Europe
External links *  Official website in English*  Report and results 2013 on the AIMS web site