Half marathons in the canton of Schaffhausen

The canton of Schaffhausen stretches from the banks of the Rhine to the Randen hills, passing through the Klettgau plain. The landscapes change at every turn: quiet riverbanks, open fields, beech forests and villages with half-timbered houses 🌳. In the distance, the volcanoes of the German Hegau draw a unique skyline.

For a half marathon in the canton of Schaffhausen, the loops around Schaffhausen offer a fast, flowing course, passing through the old town and returning along the quays. More adventurous runners head up toward the Randen to work on uphill intervals, then come back down toward Neuhausen and the falls. April, May and September remain the most pleasant months for stringing together threshold sessions 🏃. Summer calls for more caution: it's best to set off at dawn, when the mist still hovers over the river and the café terraces are asleep.

The Schaffhausen half marathon calendar is still empty for now on Finishers, but there is no shortage of options nearby. In Zurich, the Zurich Marathon offers a half marathon in April at the heart of a big running celebration 🎉. In Winterthur, the Winterthur Marathon adds a 21 km format in May. In St. Gallen, the St. Gallen Marathon offers the same format in the spring. To round things out, check out the half marathons in the canton of Zurich, those in the canton of St. Gallen or the Half marathons in Switzerland page.

Between two training sessions, a detour through the old town of Schaffhausen is a must, with its cobbled lanes and its circular Munot fortress 🏰. Foodies finish their run with a slice of Schaffhauser Bölletünne, a crispy onion tart. Whether it's your first 21 km or a quest for a new personal best, it's up to you to choose your next bib 🏅. Every start promises varied landscapes, from the Rhine quays to the wooded heights of the Randen. Local clubs organize group runs in the evening, a great way to find pacers to hold your speed.