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

The Waldstattlauf - Säntis Panoramalauf will take place in Waldstatt on Saturday 15 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 Greina Trail will take place in Blenio on Saturday 22 August 2026.

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

The Trailrun Huttwil will take place in Huttwil on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run 9 kilometers.

The SBUP Swiss Backyard Ultra Prêles Backyard will take place in Plateau de Diesse from Saturday 22 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

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

The Sutzer Lauf will take place in Sutz-Lattrigen on Wednesday 26 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 10 kilometers.

The Oberaargauer Trail-Run will take place in Thörigen on Saturday 29 August 2026.

The Backyard Ultra Chur will take place in Chur on Saturday 29 August 2026.

The Défis du Niremont will take place in Semsales on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run between 12 and 22 kilometers.

The Weissensteinlauf will take place in Solothurn on Sunday 30 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 14 kilometers.

September 2026

The Ultra Tour Monte Rosa will take place in Grächen from Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 23 and 170 kilometers.

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The Wyländer Backyard Ultra will take place in Dachsen on Saturday 5 September 2026.

The Wildstrubel by Utmb will take place in Kandersteg on Thursday 10 September 2026.

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The Arosa Trailrun will take place in Arosa on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 15 and 54 kilometers.

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The Mattmark Memorial 1965 will take place in Saas-Fee on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 8 and 50 kilometers.

The Maloja Seelauf will take place in Bregaglia on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 16 kilometers.

The Schnebelhorn-Panoramatrail Mosnang will take place in Mosnang from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run between 8 and 21 kilometers.