Races in the Canton of Zug

Nestled between Zurich, Lucerne and Schwyz, the canton of Zug is one of the smallest in Switzerland, but it has no shortage of assets. Its capital, Zug, stretches along the shores of Lake Zug and hides a medieval old town dominated by its Clock Tower 🏰. To the east, Lake Ägeri and the Ägerital valley offer a more rural setting.

For athletes, the terrain offers every style. The Zugerberg and the Rossberg attract trail runners, the lakeshores appeal to road runners, and the roads of Ägerital and Menzingen make cyclists sweat 🚴. Triathletes can take advantage of two lakes for the swim leg. The climate stays mild on the plains, with winters often foggy near the water and bright sunshine as soon as you gain altitude. Public transport makes it possible to reach most start lines without a car, a boon for travelers. To the south, the Zugerberg can be reached by funicular from the city, which makes the canton an ideal playground for impromptu outings. The cherry orchards, for their part, color the countryside in spring and are a reminder that the fruit long fed the local economy.

To find a race in the canton of Zug, the Finishers race calendar is gradually filling up, and the neighboring cantons already offer some great events. In Zurich, the Zurich Marathon kicks off the season in April 🏃. In Rapperswil-Jona, the Ironman 70.3 Switzerland brings triathletes together on the lakeshore in June. In Engelberg, the RunThrough Trails Engelberg lead trail runners to the foot of the Titlis in August. By discipline, explore the canton's trails, running races or cycling events.

As for history, the Battle of Morgarten took place in 1315 near Lake Ägeri, a founding episode for the Confederation ⚔️. After the effort, a slice of Zuger Kirschtorte, a cake flavored with kirsch, rewards the foodies 🍰. Trail, road, bike or triathlon, find the race that will thrill you 💥.