Road Running

20 km de Lausanne

Road Running covering 5 km to 20 km with up to 268 m D+ in Lausanne (Canton of Vaud, Switzerland)

LocationLausanne, Canton of Vaud, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.5197° N, 6.6323° E)
Date & StatusApril 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
First edition1982
Elevation gainUp to +268 m

20 km de Lausanne is an endurance sporting event in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH focused on Road Running. First held in 1982, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Festive.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Road Running 20 km (20 km, +268 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +88 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (20km.ch).

Official website
20 km de Lausanne in Lausanne (Work: "View on St-Saphorin at Lac Geneva", Photo: JoachimKohler-HB, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"View on St-Saphorin at Lac Geneva" · Photo: JoachimKohler-HB · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsCity RunKids & Youth RacesFestiveMulti-Day

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Running 20 kmRoad Running20 km+268 m372 m - 485 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+88 m375 m - 412 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m378 m - 387 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
+268 m D+
Elevation loss
-268 m D-
Altitude range
372 m - 485 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.7 % / 4.9 %
Course format
Loop course
20 km+268 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015FS46.5197° N, 6.6323° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 372 m to 485 m above sea level (+268 m D+, -268 m D-)

Peak: 485 m·at 14.1 km·Ø 2.7 %
372 m410 m447 m485 m0 km4 km8 km12 km16 km20 km485 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does 20 km de Lausanne take place?

20 km de Lausanne takes place in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH (start area at coordinates 46.5197° N, 6.6323° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at 20 km de Lausanne?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Road Running 20 km (20 km, +268 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +88 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for 20 km de Lausanne?

The main competition (Road Running 20 km over 20 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +268 m of elevation gain and -268 m of elevation loss, ranging between 372 m and 485 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for 20 km de Lausanne?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (20km.ch).