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 SuperTrail du Barlatay will take place in Château-d'Oex on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 15 and 75 kilometers.

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The Matterhorn Ultraks will take place in Zermatt from Friday 22 August 2025 to Sunday 24 August 2025. You can run between 19 and 49 kilometers.

The Rottenlauf is a scenic 13 km running event held in the beautiful Obergoms region of Switzerland. Participants start in Reckingen and finish in Oberwald, navigating a course that features a mix of trails and paths, with a total elevation gain of 356 meters. The event includes categories for both..

The Défis du Niremont will take place in Semsales on Saturday 23 August 2025. You can run between 11 and 20 kilometers.

The Skyrace Valmalenco-Valposchiavo will take place in Poschiavo on Sunday 24 August 2025. You can run 30 kilometers.

The Swisspeaks Trail will take place in Port-Valais from Monday 25 August 2025 to Sunday 7 September 2025. You can run between 21 and 700 kilometers.

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The Churfirsten Trail Run will take place in Wildhaus-Alt Sankt Johann from Friday 29 August 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025. You can run between 14 and 43 kilometers.

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The Niederhorn Berglauf is a mountain running event scheduled for August 30, 2025, featuring a challenging course of 7.9 kilometers with an elevation gain of 864 meters. The event takes place in Beatenberg and welcomes participants across various age categories, including a new category for runners..

The Trails du Besso will take place in Anniviers on Saturday 30 August 2025. You can run between 25 and 55 kilometers.

The Cressier - Chaumont will take place in Neuchâtel on Saturday 30 August 2025. You can run between 8 and 21 kilometers.

The Inalpe 2.0 Trail will take place in Nendaz on Saturday 30 August 2025. You can run between 15 and 42 kilometers.

The Weissensteinlauf will take place in Solothurn on Sunday 31 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 14 kilometers.

September 2025

The Ultra Tour Monte Rosa will take place in Grächen from Wednesday 3 September 2025 to Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 23 and 170 kilometers.

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The Geneva Urban Trail will take place in Genf on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 6 and 16 kilometers.

The Jungfrau-Marathon will take place in Interlaken on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 42 kilometers.

The Défi des Muverans will take place in Leytron on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 9 and 60 kilometers.

The Prealpes Trail du Mouret will take place in Le Mouret on Saturday 6 September 2025.

The Verbier Ultra will take place in Val de Bagnes from Friday 12 September 2025 to Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 42 and 102 kilometers.

The Mattmark Memorial 1965 / Halbmarathon will take place in Saas-Fee on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 8 and 50 kilometers.

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The Arosa Trailrun will take place in Arosa on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 15 and 54 kilometers.