The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the best known mountain marathons in the world. This 26.2 miles long marathon not only tests the strength of the runners but also offers them some of the most beautiful views in the Bernese Oberland area of the Swiss Alps. It was first held in 1993 and every year about 3,500 runners from 35 different nations participate in the Jungfrau Marathon.
The 26.2 mile course of this marathon starts in Interlaken, a holiday resort located in the heart of the Swiss alps and climbs 5,960 feet (1,823 m) in elevation to the finish at the Kleine Scheidegg. The first 10 km of the course are flat. However, from there the course heads upward, reaching the highest point of 7,234 feet (2,205 m) around the 40 km point. The last kilometre of the course is a steep downhill. So, it is definitely one of the toughest marathons in the world.
The present Men's Record of Jungfrau Marathon is in Jonathan Wyatt's name who completed the course in 2:49:01 in during 2003 run. The Women's record is in the name of Marie-Luce Romanens, who completed the course in 3:21:03 during 2001 run.
The 26.2 mile course of this marathon starts in Interlaken, a holiday resort located in the heart of the Swiss alps and climbs 5,960 feet (1,823 m) in elevation to the finish at the Kleine Scheidegg. The first 10 km of the course are flat. However, from there the course heads upward, reaching the highest point of 7,234 feet (2,205 m) around the 40 km point. The last kilometre of the course is a steep downhill. So, it is definitely one of the toughest marathons in the world.
The present Men's Record of Jungfrau Marathon is in Jonathan Wyatt's name who completed the course in 2:49:01 in during 2003 run. The Women's record is in the name of Marie-Luce Romanens, who completed the course in 3:21:03 during 2001 run.
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