Half marathons in the canton of Zug

The canton of Zug stretches from the shores of Lake Zug to those of Lake Ägeri, passing through the orchards of Baar and Cham. The landscapes change at every turn: quiet shores, meadows, beech forests and villages with colorful facades 🌳. In the distance, the Rigi and the Central Swiss Alps close off the horizon.

For a half marathon in the canton of Zug, the loops around the lake offer a fast course, with a pass through the old town and a return along the shores. More adventurous runners head up toward Menzingen to work on uphill intervals, then descend back toward the Lorze valley. April, May and September remain the most pleasant months for stringing together threshold sessions 🏃. Summer calls for more caution: it's better to set off at dawn, when the mist still hovers over the water and the café terraces are asleep.

The half marathon calendar for Zug is empty for the moment on Finishers, but there are plenty of options nearby. In Zurich, the Zurich Marathon offers a half marathon in April at the heart of a big 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 spring. To round things out, check out the half marathons in the canton of Zurich, those in the canton of Lucerne or the Half marathons in Switzerland page.

Between two training sessions, a detour through the old town of Zug is a must, with its Clock Tower and its medieval castle 🏰. Foodies finish their outing with a slice of Zuger Kirschtorte, the canton's emblematic kirsch cake. First 21 km or quest for a new record, it's up to you to choose your next bib 🏅. Every start promises varied landscapes.