SwissCityMarathon Lucerne
Lucerne’s single-lap marathon follows Lake Lucerne and Lake Alpnach, passes through the old town, and finishes at the Swiss Museum of Transport.
Quick facts
- Single-lap route beside Lake Lucerne and Lake Alpnach.
- Start and finish at the Swiss Museum of Transport.
- 175 metres of climbing and 175 metres of descent.
- Passes through Lucerne’s old town and the KKL cultural centre.
Is the 2026 SwissCityMarathon Lucerne sold out?
The 2026 SwissCityMarathon Lucerne is sold out.
About the SwissCityMarathon Lucerne
SwissCityMarathon Lucerne combines a lakeside road race with a tour of the city’s landmarks. The marathon reaches Horw, Hergiswil and Alpnachstad before returning through Lucerne’s old town to the Swiss Museum of Transport.
Course
The 42.195 km single-lap course starts beside Lake Lucerne at the Swiss Museum of Transport. It follows the Horw Peninsula and Lake Alpnach, turns at Alpnachstad, then returns via Horw, the FC Lucerne stadium and the KKL cultural centre. The route gains and loses 175 metres before finishing at the museum.
Race-day weather
Late October in Lucerne is usually cool, often around 44-57°F (7-14°C). Rain, high humidity, and lake wind are realistic, so runners should plan for damp conditions and a cool start.
Past SwissCityMarathon Lucerne dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 26, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Results available | Open results |
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SwissCityMarathon Lucerne FAQ
When is the SwissCityMarathon Lucerne?
The 2026 SwissCityMarathon Lucerne is on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Is the 2026 SwissCityMarathon Lucerne sold out?
The 2026 SwissCityMarathon Lucerne is sold out. View the official registration details at swisscitymarathon.ch.
Does the SwissCityMarathon Lucerne have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 SwissCityMarathon Lucerne yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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