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RunThrough Trails Engelberg
Engelberg, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
107 km58.9 km23.5 km7.6 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
CHRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Canton of Obwalden: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 42 races in Races in Canton of Obwalden with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions42Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 107 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,448 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March
Frauenfeld, Switzerland
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunCulture & History
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Basel City Run
Basel, Switzerland
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
7.5 km5.5 km
City RunFestive
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Course de l'Escalade
Geneva, Switzerland
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
7.32 km4.82 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
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Capra Challenge Night
Geneva, Switzerland
December 9, 2026Date confirmed
8 km
Nature & Off-RoadNight Run+1
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Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon
Zurich, Switzerland
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
84.8 km48 km30 km25.5 km+1
City RunCulture & History+4
Photo: JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
10 km of Payerne
Payerne, Switzerland
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
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Cep Cortaillod Half Marathon
Neuenburg, Switzerland
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | RunThrough Trails Engelberg | Engelberg, Canton of Obwalden, CH | Trail Running | 107 km58.9 km23.5 km7.6 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March | Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau, CH | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Basel City Run | Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, CH | Road Running | 7.5 km5.5 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 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon | Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH | Road Running | 84.8 km48 km30 km25.5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | 10 km of Payerne | Payerne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Cep Cortaillod Half Marathon | Neuenburg, Canton of Neuchâtel, CH | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Kerzerslauf | Kerzers, Canton of Fribourg, CH | Road Running | 15 km10 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Zurich Marathon | Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 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 6, 2027 | St. Gallen Marathon | St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km6 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Canton of Obwalden (Switzerland, Canton of Obwalden) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 42 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Engelberg, Frauenfeld, Basel, and Geneva. Notable events in the selection include RunThrough Trails Engelberg, Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March, and Basel City Run.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 107 km, reaching up to +5,448 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Canton of Obwalden 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 Obwalden?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 42 individual races in Races in Canton of Obwalden. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include RunThrough Trails Engelberg, Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March, and Basel City Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Canton of Obwalden?
Events in Races in Canton of Obwalden focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 107 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Engelberg, Frauenfeld, Basel, and Geneva.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Canton of Obwalden?
The most selective courses in Races in Canton of Obwalden climb up to +5,448 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 Obwalden?
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.