🇨🇭Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne Marathon
Oct 25, 2026
Race facts
Next edition · 2026
Oct 25, 2026
ScheduledCourse
160 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- Status · last recorded
- Open
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Lucerne's marathon is one of the most scenically beautiful courses in Europe. The route runs along the northern shore of Lake Lucerne past the famous Chapel Bridge (Europe's oldest wooden bridge), through the medieval old town, past the Lion Monument, and along the lake promenade with Mounts Rigi and Pilatus reflected in the glacier-fed water. The 160m of elevation includes moderate lakeside rolling. October conditions of 7–14°C are crisp alpine autumn. Organisation is characteristically Swiss — punctual, precise, and well-provisioned — and the course is closed to traffic throughout. The combination of medieval architecture, mountain backdrops, and lake reflections makes for one of the most photographed marathon routes in the Alps.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
6–14°C
Humidity
60–72%
Conditions
Swiss alpine autumn — crisp, often clear, lake views
Wind
5–15 km/h lake breeze
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