Categories and start fees
The Greifenseelauf invites you to a unique run through nature.
Forest, fields, reeds and of course the lakeshore of the Greifensee provide a special running experience.
Please note: The official registration deadline is 13.09.2025 at 23:59. The registration portal will remain open thereafter, provided there are still starting places available, and late registrations will be accepted with an additional fee of CHF 20.00. Postal dispatch of start numbers is only possible for entries before 08.09.2025.
Running
Team relay
Start Niederuster (Turicum) – Route
The relay consists of two participants. The first person runs the whole half marathon, the second runs together with the first runner from Maur for 9.8km. The two runners must finish together – the times of both runners will be added together for ranking purposes.
Transport from Niederuster to Maur by boat is organised for the second runner. This year the number of participants is limited to 200 teams. You can start in starting block 3 (target time half marathon under 1h49) or 5 (target time under 1h59).
| NR. | CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH | START TIME |
| 93 | open for everyone | open to all ages | 10:10 or 10:20 |
Make sure you arrive at your start sector at least 15 minutes before your start time. Fairness will enable a smooth start. You are not allowed to change sectors or warm up in front of the starting line.
Half-marathon: 21.1 km
Start Niederuster (Turicum) – Route and Profile
Block starts (assigned by estimated time) from 10.15 every 6 minutes.
| NR | CATEGORY M | NR | CATEGORY W | YEAR OF BIRTH |
| 1 | M U20 | 21 | W U20 | 2006 – 2009 |
| 2 | M 20 | 22 | W 20 | 1996 – 2005 |
| 3 | M 30 | 23 | W 30 | 1991 – 1995 |
| 4 | M 35 | 24 | W 35 | 1986 – 1990 |
| 5 | M 40 | 25 | W 40 | 1981 – 1985 |
| 6 | M 45 | 26 | W 45 | 1976 – 1980 |
| 7 | M 50 | 27 | W 50 | 1971 – 1975 |
| 8 | M 55 | 28 | W 55 | 1966 – 1970 |
| 9 | M 60 | 29 | W 60 | 1961 – 1965 |
| 10 | M 65 | 30 | W 65 | 1956 – 1960 |
| 11 | M 70 | 31 | W 70 | 1951 – 1955 |
| 12 | M 75 | 32 | W 75 | 1950 + older |
Blockstarts
| Block | Start time | Finish time | km average |
| 1 | 10:00 | under 1h36 | under 4:33 min/km |
| 2 | 10:05 | under 1h43 | under 4:53 min/km |
| 3 | 10:10 | under 1h49 | under 5:07 min/km |
| 4 | 10:15 | under 1h54 | under 5:24 min/km |
| 5 | 10:20 | under 1h59 | under 5:38 min/km |
| 6 | 10:25 | under 2h06 | under 5:58 min/km |
| 7 | 10:30 | under 2h13 | under 6:18 min/km |
| 8 | 10:35 | under 2h24 | under 6:49 min/km |
| 9 | 10:38 | over 2h24 | from 6:49 min/km |
Make sure you arrive at your start sector at least 15 minutes before your start time. Fairness will enable a smooth start. You are not allowed to change sectors or warm up in front of the starting line.
Short-distance: 10 km
Start Niederuster (Turicum) – Route
Block starts (assigned by estimated time) from 13.30 every 3 minutes.
NEW: This year, for the first time, you can challenge someone to a 10km duel.
Find out more…
| NR. | CATEGORY M | NR. | CATEGORY W | YEAR OF BIRTH |
| 40 | M U16 | 50 | W U16 | 2010 + younger |
| 41 | M U18 | 51 | W U18 | 2008 – 2009 |
| 42 | M U20 | 52 | W U20 | 2006 – 2007 |
| 43 | M 20 | 53 | W 20 | 1996 – 2005 |
| 44 | M 30 | 54 | W 30 | 1986 – 1995 |
| 45 | M 40 | 55 | W 40 | 1976 – 1985 |
| 46 | M 50 | 56 | W 50 | 1966 – 1975 |
| 47 | M 60 | 57 | W 60 | 1956 – 1965 |
| 48 | M 70 | 58 | W 70 | 1951 – 1955 |
| 49 | M 75 | 59 | W 75 | 1950 + older |
Blockstarts
| Block | Start time |
Finish time | km average |
| 1 | 13:35 | under 50min | under 5:00 min/km |
| 2 | 13:38 | under 57:00 | under 5:40 min/km |
| 3 | 13:41 | under 1:02:00 | under 6:10 min/km |
| 4 | 13:44 | over 1:02:00 | over 6:10 min/km |
Make sure you arrive at your start sector at least 15 minutes before your start time. Fairness will enable a smooth start. in You are not allowed to change sectors or warm up in front of the starting line.
Just for Fun: 5.5 km
Start Niederuster (Turicum) – Route
| NR | CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH | START TIMES |
| 61 | Men + Women | 2009 + older | 13:25 |
| 66 | Boys U16 | 2010 + younger | 13:25 |
| 67 | Girls U16 | 2010 + younger | 13:25 |
Make sure you arrive at your start sector at least 15 minutes before your start time. Fairness will enable a smooth start. in You are not allowed to change sectors or warm up in front of the starting line.
Minigreifensee Run: 1.2 and 1.6 km
1.6km
Start opposite finish – Route
| NR | CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH | START TIME | START FEE |
| 71 | Boys U14 | 2012 – 2013 | 10:10 | CHF 25.00 |
| 72 | Girls U 14 | 2012 – 2013 | 10:10 |
1.2km
Start opposite finish – Route
| NR. | CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH | START TIME | START FEE |
| 81 | Boys U12 | 2014 – 2015 | 10:15 | CHF 25.00 |
| 82 | Boys U10 | 2016 – 2017 | 10:20 | |
| 83 | Boys U8 | 2018 + younger | 10:25 | |
| 86 | Girls U12 | 2014 – 2015 | 10:15 | |
| 87 | Girls U10 | 2016 – 2017 | 10:20 | |
| 88 | Girls U8 | 2018 + younger | 10:25 |
FAMIGROS RUN & WIN, 1.2 km
Start opposite finish- Route
(without Baby-Jogger / Buggy)
FAMIGROS RUN & WIN is the Migros running category for children and their parents or other accompanying adults. Cross the finish line together and win great prizes! To curb the ambition of the children, there will be no ranking by times, but an alphabetical finisher list. Children will receive a shirt and a commemorative medal at the finish line. For the accompanying adult(s) the shirt is not included in the entry fee. However, it can be purchased at a special price of CHF 20 at registration.
| NR. | CATEGORY | DATE OF BIRTH | START TIME | START FEE |
| 97 | FAMIGROS RUN & WIN | Adults: open Children: 2013 -2022 |
10:30 Uhr | Adults (max 2): CHF 10.00 1 Child: CHF 29.00 every additional child: CHF 20.00 |
(Nordic) Walking
Walking: 10 km
Start Niederuster (Turicum) – Route
| NR. | CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH | START TIME |
| 91 | open for everyone | open to all ages | 13:47 Uhr |
Nordic Walking: 10 km
Start Niederuster (Turicum) – Route
| NR. | CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH | START TIME |
| 92 | open for everyone | open to all ages | 13:50 Uhr |
