Triathlons in the Canton of Lucerne

The triathlon in the canton of Lucerne doesn't have any dates on the calendar yet, but the area has everything to appeal to fans of the triple effort. Lake Lucerne and Lake Sempach offer beautiful bodies of water for swimming 🏊, while the country roads around Lucerne and Sursee are ideal for long bike rides 🚴. The lakeside paths complete the picture for the running leg. On summer weekends, the lakes' water sports bases already welcome many open-water swimmers, which makes your first sessions easier.

To get started in triathlon, a short format remains the best starting point: 400 to 750 m of swimming, 20 km of cycling and 5 km of running 🏃. Transitions are learned in training. Linking bike and run in the same session saves precious time and avoids heavy legs on race day, just like an open-water swim session before the season. As for gear, a suitable swimsuit, a well-adjusted bike and quick-drying clothing are enough to begin, with no excessive investment.

To aim for a real race bib, look at the neighbors: the Ironman Switzerland in Thun offers the full distance at the foot of the Bernese Alps ⛰️ and the Ironman 70.3 Switzerland offers the middle distance, often chosen as a first long-distance experience 🏅. In both cases, register early, as spots go fast, and book your accommodation in advance to arrive relaxed.

The Lucerne triathlon calendar is still to be built, but you can already rely on the cycling sportives in the canton of Lucerne, the running races in Lucerne, the triathlons in Zurich, the triathlons in Bern and the triathlons in Switzerland 📅. A season runs from spring to autumn, with pool swimming in winter to maintain your technique.