Races in the canton of Neuchâtel

Between Lake Neuchâtel, the vineyards along its shores and the ridges of the Jura, races in the canton of Neuchâtel offer a playground as varied as it is generous 🌄. Small in size, the canton brings together the city of Neuchâtel, the Val-de-Travers and its gorges, the Neuchâtel Mountains and the banks of the Doubs, with starts at the water's edge, deep in the gorges or on the pastures.

Trail and mountain races form the heart of the calendar. The Swiss Canyon Trail plunges into the gorges of the Val-de-Travers 🏔️, while the Course du Doubs starts in Les Brenets, on the banks of the Doubs. Find it all in the trails in the canton of Neuchâtel and the mountain races in the canton of Neuchâtel, with formats for beginners and regulars alike.

On the road, the Semi Marathon CEP Cortaillod runs along the lakeshore 🏃, and the 5k Charity Race offers a flat 5 km loop for a good cause, making the region a top destination for running races in the canton of Neuchâtel 🏅. For marathons, triathlons and cyclosportives, the neighboring cantons complete the offering within easy reach. Multisport fans will also find what they're looking for with triathlons, cyclosportives and gravel 🚴, with a lake to swim in, country roads to ride and dirt tracks to mix things up.

The canton's race calendar fills up mostly from spring to summer ☀️, with starts for all levels and all tastes. Choose your terrain, your format and your pace, then sign up for the race that makes you want to discover the Neuchâtel landscapes your own way, solo, with friends or with family, whether you come from Neuchâtel, Lausanne, Bern or further afield.