Running Races in the Canton of Jura

Running in the canton of Jura takes place on quiet roads and country paths that connect stone villages, pastures and forests 🏃. Around Delémont, the valleys offer flat routes for speed; on the Franches-Montagnes plateau, the rolling roads appeal to nature lovers. Ajoie, around Porrentruy, adds gentle courses between orchards and hills. The paths can be run all year round, with clear signage and little traffic.

The canton's calendar remains modest, but each race offers a variety of formats, from a 5 km introductory run up to the marathon 🌼. Spring and early summer concentrate the events, with pleasant temperatures and landscapes in full bloom. Winter makes room for solo or small-group outings on snowy trails, with the satisfaction of being almost alone on the paths. The country roads, rarely busy, are perfect for long, relaxed runs, and the village fountains let you refill your water along the way.

The Valiant Marathon du Jura takes place in Bassecourt on June 27, 2027, with a 14 km road race, a half marathon and a marathon. The Courses du Mont-Terrible, in Porrentruy on April 11, 2027, start at 5 km and climb all the way up to 106 km 🌄. The neighboring running races in the canton of Neuchâtel round out the selection.

The youngest canton in Switzerland, born in 1979, cultivates a local pride that can also be found at the table: Ajoie sausage and Tête de Moine cheese 🧀. After the effort, a detour to Saint-Ursanne, a medieval town nestled in a bend of the Doubs, is a must 🏰. Choose your race according to your level, and check the canton's running race calendar to find your next starting line. The neighboring cantons round out the offering so you can vary the scenery from season to season.