8-9 MAY 2027
#GeneveMarathon
SUSTAINABILITY
As the organizer of the Generali Geneva Marathon, OC Sport is committed to minimizing the negative impact of its events in order to guarantee a supportive and sustainable practice of outdoor sports.
The group's strategy is based on two pillars:
Minimize the carbon footprint
Maximize the meaning of actions and events
FOOTPRINT
CARBON
From the 2026 edition
OUR ACTIONS
to reduce our environmental footprint
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Free public transport for participants to get to the race (partnership with Léman Express and TPG).
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Bicycle parking is available near the starting point.
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Incentives to use sustainable modes of transport or to carpool.
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Integration of a carbon calculator during registration.
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Elimination of plastic bottles: all refreshments use Eau de Genève (SIG) served in ecocups or cardboard cups .
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In partnership with the Aremacs association, an effective sorting system was put in place and a team of volunteers to clean the course.
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Exclusive use of reusable tableware in the village.
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Leaflet distribution is prohibited in the village.
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All food trucks offer a vegetarian option .
Partnership with Genève Terroir to support local producers .
Optional medal: possibility of forgoing the medal.
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GOOD PRACTICES TO ADOPT
OUR SOCIAL COMMITMENT
+ 18 000 CHF collectés
pour soutenir les enfants issus de familles en situation précaire à Genève avec la
Fondation The Human Safety Net Switzerland.
The GENERALI GENÈVE MARATHON
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rewards women and men equally on the podiums.
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ensures comfort and efficiency for female participants with Lapee female urinals.
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brings together 45% women and guarantees them equal visibility to men.
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The GENERALI GENEVA MARATHON
offers a semi-racing wheelchair on a course identical to the half-marathon
welcomes visually impaired people with a guide.
is now labeled " Unified by Swiss Inclusive Sport ", we adapt the race to your needs: contact us !
caters to everyone with the 5KM By Always, an ideal race for a first experience.
offers 5 race formats from 500m to 2.5km offered for children and families.
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1200 volunteers mobilized ,
invited to the 2 evenings dedicated to them for greetings and thanks.82% of the volunteers come from Switzerland .
The Generali Geneva Marathon:
collaborates with the Hospice général to promote local integration and professional inclusion through volunteering.
collaborates with PRO, a foundation that reintegrates people excluded from the traditional economy, for catering meals.
The GENERALI GENEVA MARATHON
applies a zero-tolerance policy
against all forms of discrimination, harassment or sexism.
True to our "Unified by Swiss inclusive sport" label, we guarantee everyone a caring, respectful and open environment for all.
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Thank and be kind to the volunteers who are working
to ensure its smooth running
of the race!
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Encourage each other and
Be kind
with the others
Runners!
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Promote the values of respect and dignity for a running race open to all!
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4 HANDS TO ADOPT
for a more supportive marathon
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