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Le Grand Prix de Berne
Bern, Switzerland
May 15, 2027Date confirmed
16 km4.7 km
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run+1
CHRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Canton of Bern: Races, Trails & Competitions
18 verified events (14 confirmed dates) and 57 races in Races in Canton of Bern with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1814 confirmed dates
Competitions57Races & courses
Distances4.7 - 250 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+18,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Schweizer Frauenlauf Bern
Bern, Switzerland
June 13, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
Charity RunCity Run
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marathon of the 2 Vineyards
Tüscherz, Switzerland
June 26, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
VineyardsCity Run
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Ironman Switzerland Thun
Thun, Switzerland
July 4, 2027Date confirmed
226 km
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+3
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Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB
Grindelwald, Switzerland
July 14, 2027 to July 18, 2027Date confirmed
250 km101 km51 km35 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: D Delang · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Glacier 3000 Run
Saanen-Gstaad, Switzerland
August 7, 2027Date confirmed
26.2 km6.2 km
SnowNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Simon Mannweiler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Jungfrau-Marathon
Interlaken, Switzerland
September 10, 2027 to September 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Napf-Marathon
Trubschachen, Switzerland
October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42 km20.3 km20 km
RelayMountain+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 | Le Grand Prix de Berne | Bern, Canton of Bern, CH | Road Running | 16 km4.7 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2027 | Schweizer Frauenlauf Bern | Bern, Canton of Bern, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Jun 26, 2027 | Marathon of the 2 Vineyards | Tüscherz, Canton of Bern, CH | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2027 | Ironman Switzerland Thun | Thun, Canton of Bern, CH | Triathlon | 226 km |
| Jul 14, 2027 - Jul 18, 2027 | Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB | Grindelwald, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail Running | 250 km101 km51 km35 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2027 | Glacier 3000 Run | Saanen-Gstaad, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 26.2 km6.2 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2027 - Sep 11, 2027 | Jungfrau-Marathon | Interlaken, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail Running | 42.2 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2027 | Napf-Marathon | Trubschachen, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 42 km20.3 km20 km |
| Oct 23, 2027 | Herbstlauf Burgdorf | Burgdorf, Canton of Bern, CH | Road Running | 16.09 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Swiss Highlands Trail | Gstaad, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail Running | 62 km56 km42 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Bieler Lauftage | Biel, Canton of Bern, CH | Road Running | 100 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | RunThrough Trails Interlaken | Interlaken, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail Running | 42 km21.4 km11.3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Canton of Bern (Switzerland, Canton of Bern) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 18 public events and 57 individual races, including 14 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Bern, Tüscherz, Thun, and Grindelwald. Notable events in the selection include Le Grand Prix de Berne, Schweizer Frauenlauf Bern, and Marathon of the 2 Vineyards.
Race distances span from 4.7 km to 250 km, reaching up to +18,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Canton of Bern 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 in Canton of Bern?
RunningCompass currently lists 18 verified events with 57 individual races in Races in Canton of Bern. A total of 14 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Le Grand Prix de Berne, Schweizer Frauenlauf Bern, and Marathon of the 2 Vineyards.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Canton of Bern?
Events in Races in Canton of Bern focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 4.7 km entry-level races up to 250 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Bern, Tüscherz, Thun, and Grindelwald.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Canton of Bern?
The most selective courses in Races in Canton of Bern climb up to +18,000 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 in Canton of Bern?
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.