General measures

Only the race regulations published in german has relevance.

1. Entry fees
The entry fee for the Marathon as individual  is CHF 110.00 / € 78.00, medal included
The entry fee for the Ultra Marathon as individual  is CHF 110.00 / € 100.00, medal included
The entry fee for the Marathon-Relay race  is CHF 160.00 / € 113.00, medal included

2. Rules
The race is organized in accordance with the rules of the Fédération suisse d’athlétisme (FSA-SLV), the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

3. Participation abilities
Only very well trained runners are able to join in the Zermatt Marathon. Every entrant is fully responsible of his state of health. To start shortly afterwards an infectious disease such as angina, influenza, etc... can be fatal. The dose against pains or drugs of the same kind before the start can also be mortal.

4. Categorie
M (Men) 18, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 7
and D (Women) 18, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70

Minimal age:
be over eighteen at the race date.

5. The course
The 42'195 km certified length of the course are marked all the year by means of white indicators with the Zermatt Marathon logo. At race date, complementary signs (authorized or forbidden ways) are put in place. Race controller directions are to be observed imperatively (cf. §14).

Start: St. Niklaus  at 1'085 m.
Half-way: Zermatt  at 1'615 m.
Finish: Riffelberg  at 2'582 m.
Acclivity: 1'944 m.
Declivity:  444 m.

6. Checks
Identity, presence, way through or spot checks are made at the start point and along the run. Inopineous doping checks will be performed.

7. Assistance
The use of walking, skiing or any other sticks is forbidden, except crutches for physically handicapped runners proclaimed as by a medical certificate. The assistance by third parties or animals is forbidden. Not abide by those directives conduces automaticaly to the disqualification (cfr. § 10).

8. Escort vehicles
Escort vehicles of any kind are not allowed on the course in its entirety.