Silvesterlauf (December)

Usually held on the second Sunday in December in various categories and over distances ranging between 1.6km (1 mile) and 10km (6 miles), participants of all ages run through the festively lit and decorated city center. The Mother/Father + kid/s category a 1.6km fun run is particularly appealing to the little ones as they all get participation medals at the end.

This spectacular race has established itself as the largest public sporting event in Canton Zurich, and every year the athletes are cheered on by countless fans, comprising friends and family.