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.

The Pavement Race is a running event held in La Neuveville, on the shores of Lake Biel. The 29th edition will take place on November 30, 2024. The event offers several races suitable for different levels and ages, including a 7.5 km time trial, a 24 km trail with an 800 m elevation gain, youth races..

December 2024

The Startschuss 50-Trail-100 Ultra will take place in Nidau on Saturday 7 December 2024. You can run 50 kilometers.

The Trail des Châteaux - Sion will take place in Sion on Saturday 14 December 2024. You can run 33 kilometers.

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The Course de Noël - Sion will take place in Sion on Saturday 14 December 2024.

March 2025

The Trail Run Evasion Rhône (RER) is an iconic trail running race taking place between Geneva and Dardagny, offering varied courses ranging from 8 km to 48 km. Organized by Raiffeisen, this race highlights picturesque landscapes including vineyards, rivers, and nature reserves. Participants can choo..

The Urban Trail Lausanne is a trail running race that takes place in Lausanne, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It offers two courses: one of 18 km with 450 meters of positive elevation gain and another of 31 km with 900 meters of positive elevation gain. The course traverses varied lands..

April 2025

The Up & Down Aigle will take place in Aigle on Saturday 5 April 2025.

The Les Courses du Mont-Terrible will take place in Fontenais from Saturday 12 April 2025 to Sunday 13 April 2025. You can run between 15 and 106 kilometers.

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May 2025

The Trail Noble-Contrée will take place in Noble-Contrée on Saturday 3 May 2025. You can run between 11 and 38 kilometers.

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The Jura Swiss Trail is a trail running event designed for enthusiasts of running in nature. Located in the stunning landscapes of the Northern Vaud region, it offers four varied courses ranging from 11 to 55 kilometers, allowing participants to push their limits while enjoying breathtaking panorama..

The Bouzerou Trail, scheduled for May 25, 2024, is a running race organized by the Grône Ski Club. This event offers several routes, including the Grand Parcours Follomi Sports and the Petit Parcours, allowing participants to discover cultural and natural sites in the Commune of Grône by following m..

June 2025

The XtraTrail Lavaux will take place in Lutry on Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

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The Scenic Trail will take place in Capriasca from Friday 6 June 2025 to Saturday 7 June 2025. You can run between 18 and 130 kilometers.

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The Hörnli Trail 1133 is a mountain running competition that takes place on an 11.33 km long course leading to the 1133-meter-high Hörnli. The event will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2025 and will be held as the Swiss Athletics Mountain Running Championships 2025. The race offers a varied cour..

The Gelterkinden Forest Run is an annual running competition organized by the Gelterkinden Gymnastics Club. The run offers various categories for men and women of different ages, as well as walking and Nordic walking options. The course lengths are 8.2 km and 4.2 km, both on natural terrain with ele..

The Engiadina Scuol Trail is a trail running event in the Lower Engadine, Graubünden, set against a picturesque mountain spring backdrop. The competition offers various routes for different skill levels, including the challenging Alvetern Trail (48 km), the Enziana Trail (22 km), and the family-frie..

July 2025

The Bernina Ultraks is a challenging trail run that takes place in the picturesque surroundings of the Engadine Alps. The event offers various routes, including the Bernina Glacier Marathon, the Corvatsch Trail, the Steinbock Trail, and the GoVertical, each with different distances and elevation cha..

The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is a challenging alpine marathon that begins in St. Niklaus and ends at either Riffelberg or Gornergrat. The course spans 42.195 kilometers through Switzerland's deepest valley, passing by Zermatt and ascending to Riffelalp at 2,222 meters above sea level.In the final..

August 2025

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