Lausanne Marathon

Event Overview

The Lausanne Marathon is a large-scale running event held in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 2026 edition offers several distances and categories for participants of different ages and interests. All main courses start at Place Milan and finish at Bellerive-Plage.

The available distances for the 2026 event include:

• Marathon (42.195 km): Participants must be at least 18 years old. The time limit for completion is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
• Half Marathon (21.09 km): Open to participants aged 16 and older. The time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
• 10 km Race: Open to participants aged 14 and older. The time limit is 2 hours.
• 10 km Walking: Open to participants aged 10 and older. The time limit is 2 hours.
• 10 km Nordic Walking: Specifically for walking with poles, open to participants aged 10 and older. The time limit is 2 hours.

Participant Services

Registration fees include a finisher medal and a t-shirt. For an additional fee, runners can order a personalized plate for the back of their medal featuring their name and race time. A Marathon Expo is held on the Friday and Saturday preceding the event. On-site bib collection is available from Friday through Sunday, though there is also an option for home delivery.

The organizers provide refreshment stations along the course, pacemakers for specific times, and massage services. Bag storage is available at the event site. For those traveling from out of town, specific accommodation discounts are available at the Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne using a dedicated promotional code.

Charity and Registration

The event supports the "Léman Hope" association, which aids young people in remission from cancer. Registration must be completed in advance; no registrations are accepted on-site during the marathon weekend. Team rankings are available for group registrations across the marathon, half marathon, and 10 km distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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