The International Track Day

5,000m & 10,000m

Saturday, 30th of May 2026

Zürich, Switzerland

REGISTER HERE

what to expect

The International Track Day is an intimate, high-energy track meet that prioritises fast times, community vibes, and atmosphere, ideal for athletes aiming for personal bests and spectators who want to feel part of the action.

For more details, please consult our Runner’s Handbook outlining the event concept and heats!

  • Give it your all over 12.5 laps! On the preliminary event schedule are:

    • Performance heat (Mixed, Sub-30min)

    • Elite women’s heat (Sub-20min)

    • Elite men’s heat (Sub-17min)

  • Go for the king track distance and conquer 25 fast laps! On the preliminary event schedule are:

    • Performance heat (Mixed, Sub-45min)

    • Elite women’s heat (Sub-38min)

    • Elite men’s heat (Sub-35min)

  • We are looking for the fastest company, run club and group of influencers! Tackle the mile, 5’000m or 10’000m as a team:

    • The 5×1,000m Relay - Ideal for companies & friend groups who want to share the experience.

    • The Run Club Relay (4-3-2-1km) - Let’s find the fastest run club in Switzerland!

    • Spotlight mile relay (4×400m, 2 runners / crew) - Run as fast as you can with your running buddy of choice!

event registration

The registrations for the International Track Day are open! Pick one from the distances & heats outlined below and make sure to provide all the information required as part of the sign-up process. There are 30 spots available per individual heat and 5-15 teams in the relay category.

The event schedule can be found in our runners handbook. Please be advised that the schedule may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather, number of participants). For more information, please consult the terms & conditions of the event.

5,000m Heats

The International Track Day offers two heats over the 5,000m distance. For the elite heats, proof of performance in the form of an official race results needs to be submitted.

10,000m Heats

The 10,000m distance consists of the following heats. For the elite heats, proof of performance in the form of an official race results needs to be submitted.

Relays & Kids

This race category is only available to companies, run clubs, event partners, and parents with kids. All the heats are mixed (M/W) and there is no time limit or entry requirement.

  • The Kids 400m Dash: Mixed B/G, no time limit

  • The 5×1,000m Relay: Teams of 5 runners each. companies, run clubs, friend groups and other organisations.

  • The Run Club 10,000m Relay: Let’s find the fastest run club in Switzerland! 4-3-2-1km split across 4 runners per team.

  • The Spotlight Mile: Complete 4×400m with your running buddy. One runner takes the 1st & 3rd lap while the other is responsible for laps 2 & 4. It’s the perfect challenge for a team of two!