Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Douvaine Campagnard Trail
Douvaine, France
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
13 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
CHRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races around Lake Geneva: Trails, Road Races & Events
65 verified events (24 confirmed dates) and 330 races in Races around Lake Geneva with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events6524 confirmed dates
Competitions330Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 643 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+43,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Deniev Dagun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Course de l'Escalade
Geneva, Switzerland
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
7.32 km4.82 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Capra Challenge Night
Geneva, Switzerland
December 9, 2026Date confirmed
8 km
Nature & Off-RoadNight Run+1
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Thonon-les-Bains Running Race
Thonon-les-Bains, France
April 23, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
20 km de Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
20 km10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run+3
Photo: Howard N2GOT · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Geneva Marathon
Geneva, Switzerland
May 8, 2027 to May 9, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsMountain+12
Photo: Athetics123 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
La Course Montreux-les Rochers-de-Naye
Montreux, Switzerland
June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
42 km18.4 km9.2 km5.4 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Ricardo Hurtubia from Santiago, Chile · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingBoston Marathon Qualifier
Lausanne Marathon
Lausanne, Switzerland
October 24, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Charity RunCity Run+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2026 | Douvaine Campagnard Trail | Douvaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 13 km8 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Course de l'Escalade | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road Running | 7.32 km4.82 km |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Capra Challenge Night | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Trail Running | 8 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2027 | Thonon-les-Bains Running Race | Thonon-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | 20 km de Lausanne | Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2027 - May 9, 2027 | Geneva Marathon | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027 | La Course Montreux-les Rochers-de-Naye | Montreux, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 42 km18.4 km9.2 km5.4 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2027 | Lausanne Marathon | Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Mandement Race | Satigny, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road RunningTrail Running | 42.2 km30 km21.1 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | SwissPeaks Trail | Port-Valais, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 643 km397 km168 km101 km |
| Date to be announced | Évian Urban Trail | Évian-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 30 km16 km8 km4.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Montreux Trail Festival | Montreux, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 400 km102 km66 km30 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races around Lake Geneva (Europe, Lake Geneva, Switzerland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 65 public events and 330 individual races, including 24 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Douvaine, Geneva, Thonon-les-Bains, and Lausanne. Notable events in the selection include Douvaine Campagnard Trail, Course de l'Escalade, and Capra Challenge Night.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 643 km, reaching up to +43,800 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races around Lake Geneva includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races around Lake Geneva?
RunningCompass currently lists 65 verified events with 330 individual races in Races around Lake Geneva. A total of 24 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Douvaine Campagnard Trail, Course de l'Escalade, and Capra Challenge Night.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races around Lake Geneva?
Events in Races around Lake Geneva focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 643 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Douvaine, Geneva, Thonon-les-Bains, and Lausanne.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races around Lake Geneva?
The most selective courses in Races around Lake Geneva climb up to +43,800 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races around Lake Geneva?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.