Trail Running Calendar Switzerland 2025-2026

Switzerland is a paradise for trail running enthusiasts, and the trail running calendar for 2025-2026 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.

The Stoos-Trail will take place in Ingenbohl on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 46 kilometers.

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The Trail Verbier St Bernard by Utmb will take place in Val de Bagnes from Friday 10 July 2026 to Sunday 12 July 2026. You can run between 28 and 140 kilometers.

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The Engadin Ultra Trail will take place in Samedan from Friday 17 July 2026 to Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run between 16 and 102 kilometers.

The Swissalpine will take place in Flims on Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 80 kilometers.

The Crossing Switzerland will take place in Montreux from Sunday 19 July 2026 to Monday 27 July 2026. You can run 390 kilometers.

The Montreux Trail Festival will take place in Montreux from Friday 24 July 2026 to Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run 390 kilometers.

The Barrhorn will take place in Turtmann-Unterems on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 24 kilometers.

The Täschalplauf will take place in Täsch on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run 9 kilometers.

August 2026

The St. Moritz Running Festival will take place in Sankt Moritz from Friday 7 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 23 kilometers.

The Swiss Alps 100 will take place in Fiesch from Friday 7 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 50 and 160 kilometers.

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The Sanbe Trail and Vertical Contest will take place in Mesocco from Friday 7 August 2026 to Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 21 kilometers.

The Gondo Marathon will take place in Ried-Brig from Saturday 8 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 28 and 84 kilometers.

The Sierre-Zinal will take place in Sierre on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 31 kilometers.

The Klewenalp Trail will take place in Beckenried on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 11 and 43 kilometers.

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The Madrisa Trail Klosters will take place in Klosters-Serneus from Friday 14 August 2026 to Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 11 and 54 kilometers.

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The Inferno Triathlon + Halbmarathon will take place in Lauterbrunnen from Friday 14 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

The Burgerholzlauf 3K will take place in Frauenfeld on Monday 17 August 2026.

The Matterhorn Ultraks will take place in Zermatt from Friday 21 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 49 kilometers.

The Trails Engelberg 100k will take place in Engelberg on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run between 25 and 100 kilometers.

The Rottenlauf will take place in Obergoms VS on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.