Neujahrsmarathon Zürich takes place on Fri, Jan 1, 2027 in Schlieren, Switzerland. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027
- Start
- Schlieren 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 76 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 13-week plan to Neujahrsmarathon Zürich
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Neujahrsmarathon Zürich is an annual road race held precisely at midnight to welcome the New Year, featuring a multi-lap course along the Limmat river starting and finishing inside the Unterrohr sports hall in Schlieren.
What this race demands
This flat, multi-lap marathon challenges runners to maintain steady pacing and biomechanical durability through the night during the peak of winter.
Continuous Pacing
The flat profile of 76 meters over 42.2 kilometers requires sustained muscular output and disciplined pacing without natural relief from climbs or descents.
Winter Conditions
A January midnight start in Switzerland exposes athletes to cold ambient temperatures, requiring careful thermal regulation and warmup management.
Repetitive Mechanics
The multi-lap road course places high repetitive stress on joints and soft tissues, demanding structural durability over the full marathon distance.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour starting in the first hour to sustain energy through the overnight duration.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:35
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Neujahrsmarathon Zürich is 13 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base1 week · Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Neujahrsmarathon Zürich?
Neujahrsmarathon Zürich takes place on Fri, Jan 1, 2027 in Schlieren, Switzerland.
How long is Neujahrsmarathon Zürich?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Neujahrsmarathon Zürich demand?
This flat, multi-lap marathon challenges runners to maintain steady pacing and biomechanical durability through the night during the peak of winter.
How much climbing does Neujahrsmarathon Zürich have?
Neujahrsmarathon Zürich has 76 m of climbing.
Who is Neujahrsmarathon Zürich for?
Neujahrsmarathon Zürich is open to all participants.
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