Triathlons in the Canton of Zug

With its two lakes, the canton of Zug is a natural fit for triathlon. The Lake Zug, wide and deep, borders the town of Zug, Cham and Risch, with many access points to the water 🏊. To the east, Lake Ägeri is smaller and calmer, an ideal place to get started with open water swimming.

For a triathlon in the canton of Zug, the season runs from June to September, when the water becomes pleasant. The roads around the lake, often flat and well maintained, let you ride in an aero position, while the climb to Menzingen or the Ägerital gives a taste of elevation 🚴. The run follows the lakeside promenades, shaded and lively, with the Alps as a backdrop. Local swimmers tend to train in the morning, before the boats and paddleboards come out. The waters remain clear and cool even in summer, which is why a thin wetsuit is worth considering early in the season. Local clubs organize group training sessions, a good opportunity to meet other athletes.

The triathlon calendar for Zug doesn't yet list a race on Finishers, but a major event takes place very close by. In Rapperswil-Jona, the Ironman 70.3 Switzerland welcomes thousands of athletes in June on the shores of Lake Zurich 🌊. In July, the Ironman Switzerland - Thun offers a long-distance format between the lake and the Bernese Alps. To complete your search, check out the triathlons in the canton of Zurich, those in the canton of Lucerne or the Triathlons in Switzerland page.

The lake's history has its legends too: in 1435, part of the old town of Zug slid into the water, an episode the locals have never forgotten 🏰. Foodies then turn to the Zuger Kirschtorte, the emblematic kirsch cake 😋. Whether it's a discovery sprint or the classic long distance, choose the format that fits your season 💪.