Half marathons in the canton of St. Gallen

The canton of St. Gallen surrounds the two Appenzells and stretches from Lake Constance to the peaks of the Sarganserland. Its capital, St. Gallen, clings to the slopes of a green valley, in the shadow of its abbey's bell towers 🔔. Further west, the hills of the Toggenburg roll all the way to the foot of the Churfirsten, while Rapperswil-Jona enjoys the mild climate of Lake Zurich.

For a half marathon in the canton of St. Gallen, expect courses that are rarely flat, where every false flat makes itself felt after the 15th km. This demanding terrain has its upside: it's ideal preparation for longer races and builds a strong mindset 💡. May and September often offer the best compromise between cool air and sunshine, with lush green meadows as a backdrop. For training runs, the shores of Lake Constance around Rorschach offer long, rolling stretches.

On Finishers, the canton's half marathon calendar features the St. Gallen Marathon, whose half marathon shares the celebration with the marathon on May 6, 2027. The Winterthur Marathon also offers its 21.1 km on May 23, 2027, less than an hour away by road. Want to climb? The LGT Alpin Marathon adds a 21 km mountain format in Liechtenstein on June 12, 2027 🧗. The half marathons in the canton of Zurich widen the choice even further.

In Rapperswil, the wooden footbridge crossing Lake Zurich makes for a refreshing recovery outing the day after the race 🌉. Further south, the thermal waters of Bad Ragaz, which spring from the Tamina Gorge, know how to soothe tired legs 🛁. Whether it's your first 21 km or a quest for a new personal best, the canton is sure to have the loop you need, and the 10 km races in the canton of St. Gallen will help you sharpen your speed.