Event
Lausanne Marathon 2026
A scenic autumn road race along Lake Geneva, starting and finishing around Lausanne with marathon, half-marathon and 10 km options plus walking and Nordic-walking categories.
At a glance
- When
- October 25, 2026
- Where
- Lausanne lakefront (Lac Léman) · Lausanne, CH day trip
- Price
- Entry fees by distance (approx CHF 46–92); register via the official site.
- Date status
- Confirmed
- Last verified
- Next source review
- Official source
- en.lausanne-marathon.com ↗
What to expect
- Marathon, half-marathon and 10 km races along the shores of Lake Geneva
- Walking and Nordic-walking categories for non-racers
- Marathon expo, pacemakers and waterfront finish near Ouchy
Planning tips
- About an hour from Bern by direct train
- Bibs can be collected on 23–25 October in Lausanne or posted in advance
- Cooler late-October weather — pack a warm layer for before and after
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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Sources and freshness
Checked on July 10, 2026. We review this listing again by September 15, 2026; confirm last-minute changes with the organiser.
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