Zürcher Silvesterlauf
Where
Zürich, Switzerland
Date
13 December 2026
Distances
Registration cost
€5–30
What runners say
Running through the streets of Zurich in December, with half a century of race history behind you and Advent lights all around, is one of those moments when running stops being sport and becomes something bigger. Fifty years of Silvesterlauf speak for themselves.
Why it's special
The 50th edition of the Zürcher Silvesterlauf: half a century of running through the streets of Zurich, on 13 December 2026. One of the most iconic year-end races in central Europe.
What's around
The Zürcher Silvesterlauf takes place on 13 December in Zurich and in 2026 turns 50 — half a century of running history in one of Europe's most beautiful and liveable cities. The race transforms the city centre streets into a collective celebration, with runners and spectators marking the end of the year together. It is one of the most popular and beloved races in Switzerland, with a tradition that spans generations of Zurich runners. The fiftieth anniversary edition promises special moments and surprises designed to celebrate the race's history. Outside Switzerland and Germany it is little known. And yet running through the streets of Zurich in December, with the city lights and Advent atmosphere as backdrop, is something few European year-end races can offer.