1. rules

The event is organized in accordance with the regulations of the Swiss Athletics Federation SLV, the Association of International Marathons AIMS and the International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF.

2. eligibility to participate

Only very well-trained runners are able to meet the requirements of the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon. Each participant bears full personal responsibility for his/her state of health. It can be life-threatening to start shortly after an infectious illness (angina, flu). The same applies to taking painkillers and similar medication before the start.

3. controls

Start and run-through checks are carried out. Doping controls may be carried out at the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon.

4. walking aids

Walking aids in the form of walking sticks, ski poles and the like are prohibited (with the exception of crutches for disabled athletes - approval by the organizer required). Failure to comply with this instruction will result in disqualification.

5. accompanying vehicles

No private vehicles (including bicycles) are permitted on the entire course.

6. disqualifications/protests

The jury (race management) will decide on disqualifications. Protests must be submitted in writing to the finish line manager no later than 30 minutes after the finish (deposit: CHF 50.-). Anyone behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner (taking shortcuts, disregarding official instructions, doping) will be disqualified without exception and their race number will be removed. Runners who reach the course marshals below after the checkpoint has closed will no longer be classified and will no longer be able to take advantage of the services (refreshments, first aid, awards).

The start numbers of runners who pass the checkpoints after the checkpoints have closed and still wish to continue will be marked with a colored felt-tip pen.

7 Refund of the entry fee

7.1 No refund or transfer

The Zermatt Marathon Association will not refund any entry fees, nor will any entry places be transferred to the following year. Cancellation insurance can be taken out together with the online registration via www.datasport.com. More information can be found here: https://www.datasport.com/de/fuer-sportler/faq/

7.2 Cancellation or termination by the OC

If the race cannot be held or can only be held in part for safety reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund of the entry fee or to its transfer to the following year. The decision not to hold and/or cancel the race will be made by the crisis management team of the OC.

8. run-through times ("cut-off")

Zermatt Bahnhofplatz	km 21.1	Closing time:	11.50 a.m.
Sunnegga	km 31.7	Closing time:	1.45 pm
Hotel Riffelalp Resort	km 39.1	Closing time:	14.55 hrs
Riffelberg turn-off in the direction of the Gornergrat finish (Ultra)		Checkpoint closing time:	15.15 hrs
Riffelberg / Marathon finish	km 42.2	Closing time:	15.45 hrs
Gornergrat / finish ultra-marathon	km 45.6	Closing time:	16.45 hrs

The start numbers of runners who pass the checkpoints after the checkpoints have closed and still wish to continue will be marked in color with a felt-tip pen. Race exclusions and disqualifications do not entitle to a refund of the entry fee (not even partially).

9 Liability/Insurance

Insurance is the responsibility of the participants. Each participant must be in possession of personal accident insurance. The Zermatt Marathon Association accepts no liability towards participants, spectators or third parties in the event of accident, evacuation, hospitalization or illness. If a registered participant does not show up at the start, there is no entitlement to a refund of the entry fee. The organizer accepts no liability for loss or transport damage.

10. safety

Instructions from the race doctors and the course marshals must be strictly followed. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification (see regulations).

11. abandonment/termination

If a runner abandons the race or if the race is stopped by the jury (thunderstorm, fog, bad weather, wind), each participant is obliged to report to the nearest marshal as soon as possible and to strictly follow the instructions of the course marshals. If the race is abandoned, the start number entitles the participant to purchase a ticket at the ticket counters of the Gornergrat Bahn and the Sunneggaexpress.

12. start number/voucher for train

The start number is personal and non-transferable! The starting documents will not be sent out!

13. chip

Timekeeping is done by chip. The chip is integrated in the start number. Personal chips cannot be used! The start numbers are to be worn unfolded and clearly visible on the chest.

14. equipment

The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon leads through high alpine terrain. The temperature between the start and finish can vary greatly. Warm clothing and weather protection should be in your luggage.

15 Luggage transportation and drop-off

All participants will receive a luggage bag at the race office together with their start number, which will be marked with their personal start number. Only the official luggage bags will be transported to the finish.

16. valuables

Valuables can be handed in at the information stand before the start. Your valuables will be transported to the finish in a guarded container

17. checkrooms start/finish

There are separate changing rooms for men and women near the start area in the school building. Separate changing rooms and showers are available for men and women in the finish area.

18. warm-up

Marked warm-up course in St. Niklaus.

19. medical service

First aid posts will be located at the refreshment stations along the entire course. Additional first aid posts will be set up from Hotel Riffelalp onwards.

20. awards/prizes

Functional finisher T-shirt, medal (+ CHF 5), non-cash prizes for the three best categories, ranking list on the Internet, diploma.
Those who are not personally present at the award ceremony are not eligible for prizes. Likewise, no prize money will be paid out retrospectively

21. ranking lists

The ranking list will be available online on the day of the event.

22 Parking

Parking spaces are available in St. Niklaus. There are also parking garages in Grächen above St. Niklaus. Free parking in Visp, then by train to St. Niklaus/Zermatt. It is best to travel by public transport. Accompanying persons can buy the marathon day pass (only available at the race office at the start number distribution)

23rd Doping

Doping controls may be carried out at the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon.

24. exclusion

Runners who have been fined and/or punished (suspension from competition, exclusion from competition, exclusion from an association, etc.) for doping offenses - regardless of their sport - are excluded for life from participating in the Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon if the doping offense is repeated.

25 Dogs

Dogs are not permitted on the entire course.

26. finish Riffelberg for ultra runners

Runners who decide on the Riffelberg not to run up the Gornergrat and run through the marathon finish will be included in the marathon ranking list. However, these runners are not entitled to any category prize or prize money.

27 Consent to data processing

By registering, you consent to the publication of your surname, first name, year of birth, place of residence, nationality, start number, race time and rank in the start and ranking lists of the event. This consent applies to publication on the Internet, in print media, on TV and via teletext as well as for the posting of lists and speaker announcements. The photos and film recordings made in connection with our running event may be used on TV, on the Internet, in our own advertising material, magazines and books without any claim to remuneration. Without written notification to us at the above-mentioned postal address up to two weeks before the event, your name, postal address and e-mail address may be passed on to partners (e.g. photo and video service) for services or advertising purposes and, on request, to sponsors for targeted addresses in connection with the running event.

28 Classification

Classification in the age groups within a competition is based on net times (actual time run from start to finish line). In the overall classification, the first eight runners in the marathon and the first three runners in the ULTRA and half marathon will be classified after the finish. For the marathon and ULTRA, the official start time for calculating the net time for runners registered in the elite and block 1 is the starting shot.