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Trail Running Calendar Switzerland 2024-2025

Switzerland is a paradise for trail running enthusiasts, and the trail running calendar for 2024-2025 is packed with breathtaking events. In Zurich, you will find a variety of trails that lead through picturesque landscapes and the nearby Alps, ideal for runners looking for a challenge. Geneva, with its idyllic routes along Lake Geneva, offers excellent opportunities for both beginners and advanced runners to test their endurance.

In Basel, you can discover historical trails that take you through the cultural heart of Switzerland, while Bern’s hilly paths lead you through some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes of the capital. Lausanne, known for its dynamic trail running scene, offers unique routes with views of the beautiful Lake Geneva and the surrounding vineyards. Not to be forgotten is Lucerne, which, with its panoramic paths around Lake Lucerne, is highly popular among both local and international runners.

Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon

Zermatt

The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is a challenging alpine running event that takes place in the picturesque surroundings of Zermatt. The course begins in St. Niklaus and spans 42 kilometers, culminating at the Gornergrat at an elevation of 3089 meters above sea level.Participants experience a varied r..

Trail Verbier St Bernard by Utmb

Val de Bagnes

The Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB is the oldest ultra trail event in Switzerland, offering an extraordinary running experience in the Swiss Alps. Participants can choose from four race distances, ranging from 140 km to 26 km, allowing runners of various skill levels to engage with the stunning al..

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Trophée des Rochers de Tablettes

Rochefort

The Trophée des Rochers de Tablettes is a unique mountain race that takes place in Rochefort. The 21st edition is scheduled for July 12, 2025. Participants cover a distance of 16.4 km with an elevation gain of 818 m, offering a challenging experience for runners. The course includes a climb towards ..

Vogellisi Berglauf Adelboden-Silleren

Adelboden

The Vogellisi Berglauf Adelboden-Silleren will take place in Adelboden on Sunday 13 July 2025.

Eiger Ultra-Trail by Utmb

Grindelwald

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The Eiger Ultra-Trail by Utmb will take place in Grindelwald from Wednesday 16 July 2025 to Saturday 19 July 2025. You can run between 14 and 250 kilometers.

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Engadin Ultra Trail

Samedan

The Engadin Ultra Trail is a challenging trail running competition held in the picturesque Upper Engadin region between Zuoz and Samedan. The event offers four different distances: 102 km, 53 km, 23 km, and 16 km, all of which lead through breathtaking landscapes and historic villages. Participants ..

Davos X-Trails

Davos

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The Davos X-Trails will take place in Davos from Friday 25 July 2025 to Saturday 26 July 2025. You can run between 10 and 68 kilometers.

Barrhorn

Turtmann-Unterems

The Barrhorn will take place in Turtmann-Unterems on Saturday 26 July 2025. You can run between 10 and 23 kilometers.

August 2025

Stierenberglauf

Plaffeien

The Stierenberglauf will take place in Plaffeien on Friday 1 August 2025.

Bärner Bärgloufcup

Köniz

The Bärner Bärgloufcup will take place in Köniz from Monday 4 August 2025 to Friday 8 August 2025.

Swiss Alps 100

Fiesch

The Swiss Alps 100 will take place in Fiesch from Friday 8 August 2025 to Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run between 10 and 161 kilometers.

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Madrisa Trail Klosters

Klosters-Serneus

The Madrisa Trail Klosters, taking place in August 2024 in Klosters, Graubünden, offers trail running in its purest form. The event includes several courses, such as the challenging T54 Trail with 54 km and over 4,000 meters of elevation gain, as well as shorter distances like the T33, T24, and T11,..

Sierre-Zinal

Sierre

Sierre-Zinal is an iconic race that takes place in the heart of the Valais Alps, offering a 31 km course with 2200 meters of ascent and 1100 meters of descent. This event attracts runners from around the world thanks to its spectacular landscapes and friendly atmosphere. The meticulous organization ..

St. Moritz Running Festival

Sankt Moritz

The St. Moritz Running Festival will take place in Sankt Moritz from Saturday 9 August 2025 to Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 6 and 25 kilometers.

Waldstattlauf - Säntis Panoramalauf

Waldstatt

The Waldstatt Run, also known as the Säntis Panorama Run, is a traditional running competition held annually in August in the picturesque Appenzell region. The event attracts around 1,000 participants and offers various distances ranging from 500 meters to 17 kilometers, including children's and fam..

Runthrough Trails Engelberg

Engelberg

The Runthrough Trails Engelberg will take place in Engelberg on Friday 22 August 2025. You can run between 25 and 100 kilometers.

Rottenlauf

Obergoms VS

The Rottenlauf is a picturesque 13 km run in Switzerland that takes participants from Reckingen to Oberwald. The route includes 356 meters of elevation gain and offers an impressive view of the green landscape of Obergoms. The run starts at the Blinnen Bridge in Reckingen and ends at the sports hall..

Churfirsten Trail Run

Wildhaus-Alt Sankt Johann

The Churfirsten Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place from August 29 to 31, 2025, in Wildhaus SG. The event offers various courses for all age groups and skill levels, including the challenging CT43 Marathon over 43 km, the CT25 Panorama Trail, and the CT14 Klang Trail for beginners. P..

Cressier - Chaumont

Neuchâtel

The Cressier - Chaumont will take place in Neuchâtel on Saturday 30 August 2025.

Weissensteinlauf

Solothurn

The Weissenstein Run is a popular running competition that is part of the Jura-Top-Tour. It offers various distances, including a mountain run of 14.3 km with 1047 meters of elevation gain, walking routes, and a YoungstersRace for children and teenagers. The event encourages the participation of you..