The Generali Geneva Marathon is arguably one of the most picturesque city marathons in Europe and unquestionably one of the fastest. The course takes in the countryside nestled between mountains and the shore of Lake Geneva before finishing in the heart of the city in front of the famous Jet d’Eau.
Thousands of runners from more than 120 global destinations are expected to join this inclusive festival of running. The Generali Geneva Marathon offers races for one and all, with distances ranging from 1km to a full marathon. With eight races on the programme, you will find a distance that suits you to be part of this festival of running.
The Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half-Marathon and Wheelchair race will be held on Sunday. Runners will stream through the countryside, following a route renowned for its beauty, nestled between the shores of lake Geneva and snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Jura mountains. The closing stretch takes participants through the heart of Geneva before crossing the finish line on the Pont du Mont-Blanc, with a stunning view on the famous Jet d’Eau in the distance.
On Saturday, a number of other race formats will be available for both juniors and adults. These include the 10km open to runners and walkers, La Genevoise #LikeAGirl by Always 6km race for women and the Junior Races.
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My first DNF
I travelled from Canada to run the Geneva marathon. There were a lot of great things about this race. The expo was in a tent at the finishing area (right … MORE
I travelled from Canada to run the Geneva marathon. There were a lot of great things about this race. The expo was in a tent at the finishing area (right down town) and the start line was at a subway station, so it was easy to access. The route was rolling hills and scenic – the middle portion was quiet but pretty (fields and small villages) with mountains in the background. The course then came back into the city, along the shore of Lake Geneva, with the finish line on the Pont du Mont Blanc.
Unfortunately, it was hot. The marathon didn’t start until 9:45 am and there were only 2 water stations in the first 10 km. Had I known, I would probably have brought an hydration pack with me. Anyway, I got dehydrated and fell at 33 km. I must say that the volunteers and medics were great, but wasn’t the result I wanted! I called it a very long, hot training run – enjoyed the rest of my vacation in Geneva – and then successfully ran the Ottawa marathon two weeks later.