Marathons in the Canton of Zug

Bordered by the cantons of Zurich, Lucerne, Schwyz and Aargau, the canton of Zug holds an ideal central position for traveling runners. The Zug train station connects Zurich and Lucerne in about twenty minutes 🚉. The Lake Zug unfolds its shores over several km, and the hills of Ägerital create gentler terrain to the east.

To prepare for a marathon in the canton of Zug, long runs find their place between Zug, Cham and Hünenberg, along the lakeside paths. The back roads of the Lorze valley let you string together 30 km without meeting many cars. Spring and autumn remain the most favorable seasons, with cool temperatures and a soft light on the water ☀️. The climbs of Menzingen add just the right amount of elevation to build strength. Makeshift refreshment stops are easy to find in the villages, where public fountains abound. The most pleasant runs start early in the morning, before the lake fills up with strollers, sailboats and paddleboards.

No Zug marathon is listed yet in the Finishers marathon calendar, but the neighbors put on a show. The Zurich Marathon opens the season in April, between the old town and the lakeshore 🏃. In Lucerne, the SwissCityMarathon Lucerne kicks off in October under the gaze of Mount Pilatus. In Winterthur, the Winterthur Marathon offers a friendly format in May. To go further, check out the marathons in the canton of Zurich, those in the canton of Lucerne or the Marathons in Switzerland page.

After a long run, Zug's kirsch cake, the Zuger Kirschtorte, fills its role as refreshment perfectly 🍰. In 1315, the battle of Morgarten was fought near Lake Ägeri, a founding episode for the Confederation ⚔️. First marathon or record chase, choose the starting line that suits you 🎯.