Half marathons in the canton of Schwyz

The canton of Schwyz stretches from the shores of Lake Zurich to those of Lake Lucerne, passing through the heights of Einsiedeln. The landscapes change at every turn: quiet shorelines, alpine meadows, dense forests and villages with wooden façades 🌲. To the south, the Rigi and the Mythen watch over the plain.

For a half marathon in the canton of Schwyz, the lakeside loops between Pfäffikon and Lachen offer a fast, flowing course, ideal for calibrating your pace. More adventurous runners head up to Einsiedeln to work on uphill intervals, then coast back down to the lake. Spring and autumn remain the ideal seasons, with mild temperatures and clear roads 🏃. Summer calls for more caution: it's best to set off at dawn, when the mist still hovers over the water and the café terraces are asleep.

The half marathon calendar for Schwyz 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 in the middle of a great running festival 🎉. In St. Gallen, the St. Gallen Marathon adds a 21 km format in May. In the canton of Lucerne, the Sempacherseelauf runs along Lake Sempach in the spring. To round things out, check out the half marathons in the canton of Zurich, those of the canton of Lucerne or the Half marathons in Switzerland page.

Between two training sessions, a detour through the Muotathal is a must: its inhabitants, nicknamed the "Wetterschmöcker", are reputed to predict the weather by instinct, a tradition known throughout Switzerland 🌦️. For the curious, the Hölloch cave stretches beneath their feet for more than 200 km of galleries. 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 🏅.