10 km Races in Vaud

The 10 km is the distance that brings everyone together in Vaud: fast enough to aim for a good time, short enough to leave time for a break by the lake 🌞. Lausanne's urban routes, the farm roads of the Broye and the quays of Lake Geneva offer fast terrain. For a 10 km in Vaud, the elevation gain remains reasonable, except in Lausanne where the hills make an appearance.

The canton enjoys a temperate climate. From March, the roads dry out and the first bibs set off, then the lake softens temperatures until November 🌸. In summer, start times move to the evening to avoid the heat. Autumn offers between 8°C and 14°C, perfect for setting a personal record. The bise, the wind off the lake, can be a nuisance on exposed sections, which is why running in a group is worthwhile. 10 km races are well suited to outings with colleagues or club mates, with matching jerseys and good spirits.

The 10 km race calendar remains invaluable for such a varied canton. In Payerne, the Payerne 10 km opens the season in early March, in a country-town atmosphere 🏁. In April, the Lausanne 20 km also offers a shorter format, in the heart of the Vaud capital. In October, the Lausanne Marathon rounds out its program with a 10 km for runners who prefer a more modest distance. The ambitious are already looking at the half marathons in Vaud. For a full season, simply link these events to the running races in Vaud.

Payerne is known for its Romanesque abbey church, one of the finest buildings of its kind in Switzerland 🏛️. After the finish, a papet vaudois or a slice of tomme vaudoise will get your legs back in shape. Choose your 10 km, pin on your bib and head to the canton of Vaud, where the atmosphere makes you forget the kilometers.