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Lake Züri 100

Basic Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

A GPX-navigation loop around the full perimeter of Lake Zürich

Directions
This event took place on March 28, 2026

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March 28, 2026
Saturday 6:00am GMT+2 start
Zürich, ZH
Switzerland
106 km
Loop Course
3,336 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Links
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2023
Established
200
Field Size
75%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

A 106-kilometer circumnavigation of Lake Zürich on forest trails, hilltop paths, and singletrack — with no course markings anywhere on route. All navigation is done exclusively via GPX track on a watch or phone. Starting and finishing at Albisgüetli in Zürich, the loop traces the ridgelines and valleys on both sides of the lake: climbing south through the Albis chain, descending to Rapperswil-Jona at the midpoint, then ascending the Pfannenstiel ridge on the return leg. With an 18-hour cutoff, most runners cover the final stretch in darkness. A mandatory cold-weather gear kit is required, reflecting the unpredictable conditions of a late-March Swiss start.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Night Running
Variable Weather
Extreme Cold

Race Highlights

Complete lake circumnavigation
One of very few races that loops the entire perimeter of Lake Zürich, connecting Zürich, the Albis hills, Rapperswil-Jona, and the Pfannenstiel ridge
Zero course markings
No trail markers anywhere on route — every runner navigates exclusively via the provided GPX track and a functioning navigation device
WSER lottery qualifier
A successful finish grants entry into the Western States 100 Mile lottery drawing
Midnight finish cutoff
18-hour time limit means most of the field runs for several hours in darkness during the second half
Young race with rapid growth
First held in 2023; grew from 112 finishers in 2024 to 200 starters by 2025 — selling out its 200-spot field each year

Lake Züri 100

Zürich, ZH, SwitzerlandMarch 28, 2026

March 28, 2026
Course map for Lake Züri 100
DistDistance106 km
GainElevation Gain3,336 m
LimitCutoff17.9833333333333333 h
Night RunningVariable WeatherExtreme Cold

Entry Timeline

Race DayMarch 28, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
106.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
17h59m
Cutoff Time
657 m
Average Elevation
3,336 m
Total Ascent
3,336 m
Total Descent
1,183 m
High Point
402 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Albisgüetli
Start
0.0504 m
Albishorn
Aid Station
18.9896 m
Sihlmatt
Aid Station
30.6606 m
Etzel Kulm
Aid Station
50.81,084 m
Boulderhalle
Aid Station
63.3414 m
Pfannenstiel
Aid Station
82.3794 m
Albisgüetli
Finish
106.5504 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

  • One pacer per runner allowed from KM 62 (Aid Station Boulderhalle, Rapperswil-Jona) to the finish. Pacers do not require a race number. Pacers may eat and drink at official aid stations but may not carry the runner's gear or provide food/drink outside of aid stations.

Crew Rules

  • Personal crew support is allowed at all aid stations. Each aid station page on the race website includes driving and transit directions for crew.
Weather
Cold/Hypothermia Risk

March conditions in the Zürich hills can include rain, wind, and near-freezing temperatures at higher elevations — a cold-weather kit (waterproof jacket, warm pants, hat, gloves) is mandatory gear

Rapid Weather Changes

Late-March weather in Switzerland is highly changeable; conditions can shift from clear to wet and cold within hours

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race Reports

Lake Züri 100 2025
By Patrick Sanan • 2025

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