Half marathons in the canton of Fribourg

The half marathon in the canton of Fribourg is something you prepare for in a varied setting: the shores of Lake Murten, the roads of the Broye, loops around the capital and the banks of the Sarine 🌊. This 21.1 km format appeals both to runners who want to step up after a 10 km and to marathoners looking for a fitness test in the middle of their training. It remains accessible with just a few weeks of preparation, leaving room for beginners and experienced runners alike.

In the absence of an official race in the canton, Morat-Fribourg, a little over 17 km between Murten and Fribourg, is an excellent stepping stone in your preparation 🏃. It teaches you to handle hills and a finish in the city, just like on a hilly half marathon, and gives you a good idea of your pace as you approach a longer goal. Tempo runs, done on the roads of the Broye or along the Sarine, complement this work well.

To run a real half marathon, the neighbors offer some great opportunities: the Semi-marathon des Côtes de l'Orbe on the Vaud side 🌾, the Semi-marathon CEP Cortaillod on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel ⛵, or the 20 km de Lausanne for a similar format 🏅. Each is about an hour's drive from Fribourg, making it easy to organize by carpool or train, and to get back home the same evening without stress.

The Fribourg half marathon calendar is yet to be built, so use your preparation time to aim for an 8 to 10 week plan, with two short runs and one long run per week 📅. To complement it, check out the 10 km races in the canton of Fribourg, the half marathons in Vaud and the half marathons in Switzerland, plus the marathons in the canton of Fribourg if the longer distance tempts you.