Running races in the canton of Schwyz

Halfway between Zurich and Lucerne, the canton of Schwyz has long been a land of passage. Schwyz, its capital, is home to the Museum of the Swiss Federal Charters, where the 1291 pact is kept, while Einsiedeln attracts pilgrims from all over Europe 🏛️. To the north, Freienbach and Lachen stretch along the water.

For a run in the canton of Schwyz, the lakeside paths along Lake Zurich make for a flat and pleasant track, while the loop around the Sihlsee offers a quiet circuit between meadows and forests. Fans of elevation can climb the Rigi or the Mythen, for sessions that give your cardio a workout. The climate stays mild in the lowlands, but snow arrives quickly at altitude, as early as November 🌨️. Spring and autumn offer the best conditions, with cool, bright mornings. Early-morning runners often come across herds of cattle on country paths, a typical sight in the region. In winter, the lowland trails remain runnable, and the cross-country ski trails of Einsiedeln take over to vary your sessions.

The running race calendar for Schwyz is still to be built up on Finishers, and there is no shortage of events nearby. In Zurich, the Zurich Marathon opens the season in April 🏃. In Lucerne, the SwissCityMarathon Lucerne closes the year in October, with formats ranging from 10 km to the half marathon. Near Sursee, the Sempacherseelauf runs along the lake in May. To broaden your search, check out the running races in the canton of Zurich, those in the canton of Lucerne or the Running races in Switzerland page.

Every December 5, Küssnacht comes alive with the Klausjagen, a procession of large illuminated headdresses carried at arm's length 🎭. Food lovers, meanwhile, can't resist the Schafböckli of Einsiedeln, almond-paste brioches shaped like a ram. Whether it's an urban race or a nature outing, choose the course that suits your mood 😄.