Swiss City Marathon & Half-Marathon
Lucerne is a city brimming with Swiss charm, sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne, just beneath Mounts Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps.
We will give you time to visit some of the iconic landmarks like the Chapel Bridge (the oldest covered bridge in Europe), the old city walls and fortifications, the Dying Lion Monument, and the magnificent churches and architecture.
Our guide will whisk us away on boats, cog trains, cable cars & gondolas to the top of of the Mount Pilatus. From there we will bask in the 360° views of the rugged Swiss Alps with a Swiss beer (or wine) and a light lunch.
Then, we will hop on the “Golden Pass” railway and take the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps. The train winds it way through awe-inspiring scenery as we make our way to our next destination, Lausanne.
Lausanne is in in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, and it is known as the “Olympic Capital.” A stop at the Olympic Museum is a must for any sports-lover. We will spend a day in Swiss Wine Country tasting the local wines and visiting the local vineyards.
But, we will also slow down and give you a feel of the “real” Switzerland– the mountain life, artisanal cheese, Swiss chocolate & wine, and more!
View the full itinerary here!
The Race
The SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne is the Marathon in Switzerland and takes place always on the last Sunday in October. The route leads from the Museum of Transport along Lake Lucerne, around the Horw peninsula, through the football stadium of FC Lucerne, back in the city of Lucerne, through the KKL Lucerne and the old town back to the finish in the Museum of Transport.
The European Athletics Association honours the SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne with the 5-star certificate for safety and high-quality service. And, runners have voted the race the 6th best in Europe in the annual “Marathon of the Year” rankings.
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| Accommodations | Luxury 4 or 5 Star Hotel |
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October 23: Arrival
- Arrive in Zurich
- Private transfer to Lucerne
- Our tour officially begins at 5 pm with a meet and greet “happy hour” to get to know your tour operators and fellow guests. We will be providing you with some information about your tour.
- “Welcome to Switzerland” Dinner
October 24
- Optional morning run/walk
- Private excursion on Lake Lucerne *
- The afternoon is free for you to explore Lucerne, or relax before your big race!
Check out everything to do in Lucerne!
- Complimentary farewell dinner
- Race packet pickup & race expo
- Dinner on your own
October 25: Race Day!
- Swiss City Marathon & Half Marathon
- Race Start: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- (Above times are subject to change)
- Afternoon on your own to relax with World-Class Swiss chocolate and a glass of wine, or visit the local sights
- Post-race celebratory dinner
- Our hotel owner (and chef) will be hosting a private grilled Raclette dinner. It’s a Swiss Alpine tradition – melted cheese with potatoes, a variety of grilled sausages & salami, vegetables, cornichons, and pickled onions.
October 26
- Optional morning run/walk (or, just sleep in and eat pastries!)
- Tour to Mount Pilatus *
- Maker of weather, dragon’s lair, home to giants and grave of rulers: Lucerne’s very own mountain, Pilatus (7,000 ft. elevation), is one of the most legendary places in Central Switzerland. And one of the most beautiful. On a clear day, the mountain offers a panoramic view of 73 Alpine peaks.
- Lunch included
- Dinner on your own
October 27
- Optional morning run/walk
- Private Swiss Chocolate making experience *
- Your afternoon is free to explore Lucerne and the surrounding area
Check out everything to do in Lucerne!
- Complimentary farewell dinner
October 28 - Departure
- Optional morning run/walk
- Transfer to Zurich Airport / Train station for the next leg of your journey
October 28 (9-Day Tour Option)
- Optional morning run/walk
- “Golden Pass” panoramic train from Lucerne to Lausanne *
- Enjoy the breathtaking Swiss Alps as we wind our way to our next destination
- Lunch included
- “Welcome to Lausanne” dinner
October 29 (9-Day Tour Option)
- Optional morning run/walk
- Private Swiss wine tasting *
- Dinner on your own
October 30 (9-Day Tour Option)
- Optional morning run/walk
- You have the day on your own to explore Lausanne and the surrounding area. Visit the Olympic Museum, enjoy some more local wine, take a short trip to Geneva, or take an excursion on Lake Geneva.
Check out everything to do in Lausanne!
- Complimentary farewell dinner
October 31 - Departure (9-Day Tour Option)
- Optional morning run/walk
- Transfer to Zurich Airport / Train station for the next leg of your journey (You may also depart out of Geneva. Please contact us for details.)
(* – Subject to change. )
Swiss City Marathon & Half Marathon
The marathon is the ultimate discipline at the SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne, which makes the event a highlight for runners from all over the world. The SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne is the main city marathon of Switzerland, which always takes place on the last Sunday in October. The course is a circuit in the length of a half marathon, which is completed in two rounds. The start and finish will be at the Swiss Museum of Transport. This year the 12th edition of the popular and atmospheric running event will take place.
Course
From the start, the course leads along the traditional luxury hotels of the city and the Hofkirche to the centre of Lucerne. With a view of the Kapellbrücke (chapell bridge) and the Wasserturm (water tower), you cross the main bridge of Lucerne. On the opposite side of the lake, the course passes the famous Culture and Congress Centre Lucerne (KKL). The tour continues with a view of the impressive mountain panorama of Central Switzerland along the beautiful Lake Lucerne around the Horwer Peninsula. The next highlights will follow immediately with the runs through the athmospheric zone in Horw, the modern football stadium of the FC Luzern and then the KKL Lucerne. In the last section, the picturesque old town of Lucerne is crossed before heading for the finish at the Swiss Museum of Transport.
The half marathon is the most popular distance at the SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne with 7000 runners per year. This makes the SwissCityMarathon the largest half marathon in Switzerland. The course is a circuit in the length of a half-marathon, with the start and finish at the Swiss Museum of Transport. This year the 12th edition of the popular and atmospheric running event takes place, which is always held on the last Sunday in October.
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