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 Sierre-Zinal will take place in Sierre on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 31 kilometers.

The Klewenalp Trail will take place in Nidwalden on Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 12 and 43 kilometers.

The Inferno Triathlon + Halbmarathon will take place in Lauterbrunnen from Friday 15 August 2025 to Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run 21 kilometers.

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

The Waldstattlauf - Säntis Panoramalauf will take place in Waldstatt on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 17 kilometers.

The Zeininger Halbmarathon will take place in Zeiningen on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

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 will take place in Obergoms VS on Saturday 23 August 2025. You can run 13 kilometers.

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

The Trails du Besso will take place in Anniviers on Saturday 30 August 2025. You can run between 25 and 55 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 Oberaargauer Trail-Run will take place in Thörigen on Saturday 30 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 11 kilometers.

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 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.