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Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March
Frauenfeld, Switzerland
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunCulture & History
CHRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Canton of Schwyz: Races, Trails & Competitions
12 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 46 races in Races in Canton of Schwyz with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1212 confirmed dates
Competitions46Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 84.8 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+520 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 Running
Basel City Run
Basel, Switzerland
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
7.5 km5.5 km
City RunFestive
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
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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
Photo: Gzen92 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Cep Cortaillod Half Marathon
Neuenburg, Switzerland
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Nature act · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Kerzerslauf
Kerzers, Switzerland
March 20, 2027Date confirmed
15 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 |
| May 8, 2027 - May 9, 2027 | Geneva Marathon | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Canton of Schwyz (Switzerland, Canton of Schwyz) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 46 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Key host locations include Frauenfeld, Basel, Geneva, and Zurich. Notable events in the selection include Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March, Basel City Run, and Course de l'Escalade.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 84.8 km, reaching up to +520 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Canton of Schwyz 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 Schwyz?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 46 individual races in Races in Canton of Schwyz. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March, Basel City Run, and Course de l'Escalade.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Canton of Schwyz?
Events in Races in Canton of Schwyz focus on Road Running, Walking & Hiking, and Trail Running. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 84.8 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Frauenfeld, Basel, Geneva, and Zurich.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Canton of Schwyz?
The most selective courses in Races in Canton of Schwyz climb up to +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 Canton of Schwyz?
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.