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
CHRegional Running Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Canton of Vaud: Races, Trails & Competitions
28 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 145 races in Races in Canton of Vaud with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events2812 confirmed dates
Competitions145Races & courses
Distances5 - 400 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+25,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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20 km de Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
20 km10 km5 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run+3
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: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course RacingSpartan Race Series
Sainte Croix Spartan Trifecta
Sainte-Croix VD, Switzerland
June 11, 2027 to June 12, 2027Date confirmed
21 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+2
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
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
SuperTrail Du Barlatay
Château-d'Œx, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
75 km50 km25 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Zacharie Grossen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Humani'Trail
Ormont-Dessus, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km42 km27 km26 km+3
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Zacharie Grossen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Montreux Trail Festival
Montreux, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
400 km102 km66 km30 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | 20 km de Lausanne | Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road Running | 20 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 |
| Jun 11, 2027 - Jun 12, 2027 | Sainte Croix Spartan Trifecta | Sainte-Croix VD, Canton of Vaud, CH | Obstacle Course Racing | 21 km10 km5 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 | SuperTrail Du Barlatay | Château-d'Œx, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 75 km50 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Humani'Trail | Ormont-Dessus, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 100 km42 km27 km26 km |
| Date to be announced | Montreux Trail Festival | Montreux, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 400 km102 km66 km30 km |
| Date to be announced | Tour du Chablais | Roche VD, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road Running | 8.6 km8.4 km8.3 km8.1 km |
| Date to be announced | UCI The Majestics | Villars / Ollon, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 150 km104 km98 km70 km |
| Date to be announced | Xterra Trail Vallée de Joux | L'Abbaye, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 58 km36 km22 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Jura Swiss Trail | Baulmes, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 54.6 km33.8 km19 km11.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Canton of Vaud (Switzerland, Canton of Vaud) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 28 public events and 145 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Payerne, Lausanne, Montreux, and Sainte-Croix VD. Notable events in the selection include 10 km of Payerne, 20 km de Lausanne, and La Course Montreux-les Rochers-de-Naye.
Race distances span from 5 km to 400 km, reaching up to +25,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Canton of Vaud 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 Vaud?
RunningCompass currently lists 28 verified events with 145 individual races in Races in Canton of Vaud. 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 10 km of Payerne, 20 km de Lausanne, and La Course Montreux-les Rochers-de-Naye.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Canton of Vaud?
Events in Races in Canton of Vaud focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 400 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Payerne, Lausanne, Montreux, and Sainte-Croix VD.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Canton of Vaud?
The most selective courses in Races in Canton of Vaud climb up to +25,000 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 Vaud?
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.