Lausanne Marathon 2026
- Next event : Sun, October 25, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, October 26, 2025
The event in a few words
Forget about the Swiss watches that go "tick-tock" nonstop, here the only rhythm that matters is that of your sneakers on the docks 👟. Let's meet in the heart of the Canton of Vaud, in Switzerland Romandie, for the 33rd edition of a sports monument that keeps making a name for itself🇨🇭. With over 14,000 participants expected, a true human tide is ready to run on the Riviera 📍. The program is simple and effective: the mythical marathon of 42.195 km, but also a half-marathon and a quarter-marathon (10 km), so everyone can take a bite of the bar 🍫. Well, being in the land of chocolate, it's hard not to eat it at least once...
By the way, did you know this race was born from a promise made to Japan in 1993? 🇯🇵 After a "Arigato Gozaimasu", the event came to life the following year, coinciding with the opening of the Olympic Museum 🏟️. On these grounds, it's a bit like if Baron Pierre de Coubertin decided to go jogging with Charlie Chaplin, since the route connects Lausanne to Vevey, aka the welcoming land of the illustrious Chaplin 🎩. This time, however, we are not in a silent film, but the scenery between Lake Geneva and the golden vineyards of Lavaux (listed at UNESCO, please!) might take your breath away as much as the elevation 📈. In 1995, the AIMS even ranked the event among the 20 most beautiful in the world. That's to say if the spot is "Instagrammable" before its time! 📸
Are you doubting the atmosphere? Better not, over there it's a mix of Swiss seriousness for the organization and a touch of madness on the course ⭐️. We recall the 2011 edition, where runners dressed up for Halloween transformed the group into a giant horror film (but with smiles) 😁. Other anecdotes include legends like Tesfaye Eticha, the "Modest Giant" with 7 victories, or Laura Hrebec, who flirted with records under a pouring rain 🌧️. This year, the spirit of solidarity also grips the race. All registrations will support "Léman Hope", an association that restores confidence to young people in cancer remission through sailing 🚤. Running for a good cause is still the best fuel ❤️.
Especially for this race, don't forget we're in the land of fondue and chocolate (all for a good diet), and there's plenty to see 👀. If you still have strength after the effort, take a tour of the Parc de Milan or enjoy a cruise on the boat "Lausanne" to see the vineyards from the water 🚢. Otherwise, visit the Olympic Museum or say hello to the Chaplin statue in Vevey, to better soak in the history of the race. And to better understand the culture, you might as well end the day with a typical fondue and of course, a chocolate bar as we introduced it to you 😋.
In short, you understand that your only concern is to choose the right distance. The organization will handle the rest 💪.
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
10 km
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM
- Elevation gain : 80mD+ / 146mD-
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
The departure will take place in two groups from Milan Square at 10:05 ⌚️, just below the park of the same name 🌳. Passing by the Olympic Park and its museum will no doubt give you a little extra energy... ⚡️ Pully, Paudex, Lutry, Cully, you will speed through all the towns lining the lake. You'll pass by some beaches that will make you want to take a dip 🏖️. In Cully, you'll take a little tour around the town and a few zigzags before heading back along the lake. The 20 km mark will be reached in Vevey, where you will turn around just after the Petit Port Eiffel. The return to Lausanne will follow the same route, so you'll have all your landmarks in sight. Just before the 40th km, the route will take a turn towards the Ouchy Quay and port 🚢 for a finish at Place Bellerive. It is located right next to the Parc Emile-Henri-Jaques Dalcroze, its beaches... 🏖️ Delight awaits!
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:40 AM
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
For the half-marathon 🏃♂️ runners, the start will also be from Place de Milan but this time at 8:40 AM, under the park. You will head towards the town of Cully for an exceptional double point-to-point run! The race will take place along the Lake Geneva, one of the most beautiful in Europe, and it crosses the lakeside towns: Pully, Paudex, Lutry...
It is in the village of Cully that you will make a turnaround, not without enjoying the beauty of the area and the charms of the village. The return to Lausanne will be on the same course, where you'll have all your landmarks. Shortly before the 40th km, the course takes a turn towards the Quai d'Ouchy and the port 🚢. Like the runners of the marathon, the finish is planned at Place Bellerive, located right next to Parc Emile-Henri-Jaques Dalcroze and its beaches ! 🏁
Road Running 10 km
Road Running- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Runners, walkers, and Nordic walkers will have the same route. We don't have the same speed, but we share the same passion! ❤️🔥 Especially as it's enhanced by the beauty of the Lake Geneva, which will accompany you throughout your race 🏃. The start will be from Milan Square. Once you've descended Avenue Denantou, you'll have reached the lakeside and will glide towards the town of Pully, located 3 km away.
It's at Paudex and on the road to Lavaux that the turnaround towards Lausanne will take place for a double city-to-city. Between km 7 and km 8, you will make a left turn towards Ouchy Quay and its port 🚢. Like the runners in the marathon and the half, the finish line will be on Bellerive Square, located right next to Parc Emile-Henri-Jaques Dalcroze and its sandy beaches! 🏁
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
The 10 km runners, walkers and Nordic walkers will have the same course.
10 km : Nordic Walking 10 km
Nordic Walking- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:33 PM
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
The 10 km runners, walkers and nordic walkers will have access to the same course 😉.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can collect your race bib at the Auguste Piccard Sports Hall, Ch. de Bellerive 36 in Lausanne during the following times:
Friday, October 23: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 24: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 25: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Here are the start times for the races at Place de Milan in Lausanne, on Sunday, October 25, 2026:
8:40 AM for the Half-Marathon: starts in 9 blocks every 4 minutes
10:05 AM for the Marathon: start in 4 blocks
2:00 PM for the 10 km race: starts in 9 blocks every 4 minutes
From 2:30 PM for the 10 km walking: start in one block after the last block of the 10 km race.
From 2:30 PM for the 10 km Nordic walking: start in one block
For the Marathon:
Km 0 at the Start Place de Milan: water
Km 5 at Lutry: water
Km 11 at Treytorrens: water, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 14 at Rivaz: water, powerbar isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 18 at Corseaux: water, powerbar isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 21 at Corseaux: water, powerbar isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 25 at Rivaz: water, powerbar isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 27 at Treytorrens: water, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 30 at Cully: water, powerbar isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 36.4 at Lutry: water, powerbar isotonic drink, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 37.5 at Paudex: water
Km 40 at Olympic Museum: water and bananas
Km 42 at Arrival on Place Bellerive: bottle of water, powerbar isotonic drink, bottle of Focus, hot broth, banana, apples, gingerbread, chocolate, sugar, grape sugar, orange + self-service water fountain
For the Half-Marathon:
Km 0 at the Start Place de Milan: water
Km 5 at Lutry: water
Km 11 at Cully: water, isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugar, and chocolate
Km 15 at Lutry: water
Km 16 at Paudex: water
Km 19 at Olympic Museum: water and bananas
Km 21 at Arrival at Place/esplanade of Bellerive Plage: bottle of water, powerbar isotonic drink, bottle of Focus, hot broth, banana, apple, gingerbread, chocolate, sugar, grape sugar, orange + self-service water fountain
For the 10 km, race and Nordic walking:
Km 0 at the Start Place de Milan: water
Km 5.3 at Paudex: water
Km 8 at Olympic Museum: water and bananas
Km 10 at Arrival on Place Bellerive Plage: bottle of water, powerbar, bottle of Focus, hot broth, banana, apples, gingerbread, chocolate, sugar + self-service water fountain
Yes:
For the marathon, the time limit is 6h30. Runners who will not have passed by around 12:30 PM at the 18th km at Corseaux will be detoured onto the return course. Upon request of the race commissioners, they will have to turn around.
For the half-marathon, the time limit is 4h.
For the 10 km, the time limit is 2h.
Yes:
For the Marathon, 7 reference times are set up: 3h / 3h15 / 3h30 / 3h45 / 4h / 4h15 / 4h30.
For the Half-Marathon, 6 reference times are set up: 1h30 / 1h40 / 1h50 / 1h55 / 2h / 2h10.
For the 10 km, 3 reference times are set up: 45 min / 50 min / 55 min
Yes, bag check and locker rooms will be provided by the organization, at the entrance of Bellerive-Plage Swimming Pool.
If you have additional questions, you can contact the organizers by email: info@lausanne-marathon.com
To become a volunteer for this race, you need to send your application to steve@bruchez-organisations.com
You can check the race rules here
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