Event
20 km de Lausanne 2027
One of Switzerland's largest mass-participation road races, drawing tens of thousands of runners through Lausanne. The programme runs from 2 km kids' races up to the flagship 20 km, plus 10 km, walking and Nordic-walking events.
At a glance
- Dates
- April 24, 2027
- Where
- Lausanne city centre
- Price
- Entry fee varies by distance; register via the official site.
- Official link
- 20km.ch ↗
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What to expect
- Switzerland's third-largest race, with around 30,000 participants
- Distances from 2 km junior runs to the signature 20 km
- Festive, family-friendly atmosphere across central Lausanne
Planning tips
- About an hour from Bern by direct train
- Junior and 'run for fun' categories make it a good family day out
- Register early — popular distances reach capacity
Build a day around it
Treat the event as one clean block in your schedule, not the entire day. The best Bern days usually have one anchor (this event), one food moment, and one calm walk — with buffer so nothing feels rushed.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive a little early → event → short walk to decompress.
- If you’re making a full day: pair it with one neighborhood loop and one “sunset” stop.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
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