Marathons in the Canton of Aargau

The canton of Aargau has no marathon on its Finishers calendar, but it is wonderfully suited to preparing for the 42.195 km 🏃. The banks of the Aare offer flat, steady kilometers, ideal for working on race-specific pace, while the hills around Lake Hallwil provide the rolling terrain found on many Swiss courses. The paths are well maintained and foggy winter days discourage no one. Experienced runners quickly spot 30 km loops with almost no traffic, perfect for rehearsing race-day pace.

A marathon plan is built over time, and the region lends itself to it: Sunday morning long runs along the river, interval sessions on the tracks of the capital Aarau, recovery in the thermal baths of Baden. Local clubs organize group training sessions and happily welcome runners looking for a group. The ideal season runs from February to October, with temperatures around 10°C in spring and autumn 🌿.

To aim for a marathon in the canton of Aargau, or rather nearby, the neighbors in Zurich have plenty to offer. The Neujahrsmarathon Zürich kicks off the year with a start on December 30, 2026, perfect for ending the season in style. The Winterthur Marathon, on May 23, 2027, offers a spring format just under an hour away by road. To round out the list, Zurich and Lucerne feature other marathons within reach by train 🚆. A weekend in Zurich or Winterthur is enough to sort out the logistics, from bib to accommodation to pre-race breakfast.

On the cultural program, Lenzburg Castle can be visited between two sessions, and the Rüeblitorte, the region's carrot cake, tops your carbs back up 🥕. Whether you're aiming for a first marathon or a new personal record, the local marathon calendar helps you choose your bib according to your level 🏅.