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
CHCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Geneva: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
19 verified events (5 confirmed dates) and 68 races in Races in Geneva with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events195 confirmed dates
Competitions68Races & courses
Distances1.5 - 46 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,520 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Deniev Dagun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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: 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: JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Balexert 20 km of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
20 km10 km
Kids & Youth RacesLakes & Ponds+5
Photo: Zacharie Grossen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
EcoTrail Genève
Geneva, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
46 km30 km20 km10 km
Eco-FriendlyLakes & Ponds+3
Photo: Zacharie Grossen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail of Greater Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40 km25 km12 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Floto · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course Racing
Terra Rhona Genève
Geneva, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
11 km8 km
FestiveRelay+6
Photo: JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Antigel Run
Geneva, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km1.5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 |
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 |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Balexert 20 km of Geneva | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | EcoTrail Genève | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 46 km30 km20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail of Greater Geneva | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Trail Running | 40 km25 km12 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Terra Rhona Genève | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Obstacle Course Racing | 11 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Antigel Run | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road Running | 10 km5 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Tour Pédestre du Canton de Genève | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road Running | 11.5 km8.9 km |
| Date to be announced | Bridge Race | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Lace Up Your Sneakers | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road Running | 5 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Geneva DEKA Fit | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Obstacle Course Racing | 5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Geneva (Genève, Geneva, Switzerland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 19 public events and 68 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Geneva. Notable events in the selection include Course de l'Escalade, Capra Challenge Night, and Geneva Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.5 km to 46 km, reaching up to +1,520 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in 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 in Geneva?
RunningCompass currently lists 19 verified events with 68 individual races in Races in Geneva. A total of 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Course de l'Escalade, Capra Challenge Night, and Geneva Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Geneva?
Events in Races in Geneva focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1.5 km entry-level races up to 46 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Geneva.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Geneva?
The most selective courses in Races in Geneva climb up to +1,520 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 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.