Things to remember in this press release:
The Swiss watchmaking company NORQAIN becomes the new Official Timekeeper of the Generali Geneva Marathon.
NORQAIN and the Generali Genève Marathon announce the sale of a limited edition watch in 18 copies
A shared sustainable strategy
The 2024 edition of the Generali Geneva Marathon marks the start of a new era with NORQAIN as Official Timekeeper . Based near Bienne, NORQAIN is a fully independent and family-run Swiss watchmaking company, present at numerous running events around the world. Its pursuit of watchmaking excellence, combined with a strong dedication to Swiss watchmaking tradition, makes NORQAIN an ideal choice for the event. To celebrate this collaboration, NORQAIN will produce a limited edition “ NORQAIN x Generali Genève Marathon ” watch, comprising only 18 pieces , in honor of the 18th edition of the event.
Start of the 2023 Half-Marathon - Edouard Hanotte
The two entities, sharing common values, are determined to promote innovation, sustainability and ethical practices in their field . NORQAIN is committed to developing innovative solutions to produce premium quality watches while maintaining a sustainable supply chain and ethical practices . While the Organizing Committee puts in place each year, numerous strategies and tools to develop the social-ecological aspects around the event with the aim of raising awareness among its participants of sustainable practices .
A new era for the event
Departure of the Semi-Armchair Racing 2023 - Lilian Ménétrier
Benjamin Chandelier, event director , expressed his enthusiasm regarding this promising partnership: “The Generali Geneva Marathon is delighted to welcome NORQAIN as Official Timekeeper from the 2024 edition. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to excellence , innovation and respect for the environment. The limited edition NORQAIN x Generali Genève Marathon watches will add a touch of elegance and exclusivity to our iconic event, while reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. ”
The races on the program
Saturday May 4
10km Race
10km Walk
10km Nordic Walking
5km by Always
3km Junior Race
2.5km Junior Race
2km Junior Race
1km Junior Race
1km Parent/Child Race
Sunday May 5
Marathon 42.195km
Marathon Relais by Core Lean (in teams of 4 to 6 runners)
Half Marathon 21,097km
Wheelchair Half Marathon 21,097km