SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne
Switzerland is not only known for its decadent chocolate, high-class watches, and durable Swiss Army knives, but also for its outdoor appeal and magnificent Swiss Alps. This part of the world provides breathtaking mountain landscapes and vast amounts of untouched natural terrain, that offers the great outdoors to promote a place to prioritize a healthy lifestyle for the Swiss people. Because Switzerland offers affordable health care, provides access to good foods to eat and engages the population to participate in sports, these traits attribute Switzerland as being one of the top 10 countries in the world with the longest life expectancies at an average of 82 years old. One sport in particular with growing popularity in Switzerland is the marathon and the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne is one that should not be missed!
A little bit about Lucerne...
Lucerne is often called the heart of Switzerland for its central location accompanied by picturesque mountain and lake landscapes. The centuries-old city has an eclectic mix of both old and new. From diverse architecture to authentic cuisine and amazing tourist attractions including the inland steamships on Lake Lucerne to the world's steepest rack railway up to Mount Pilatus. Lucerne plays host to exciting events and festivals like the Lucerne Festival City, with its top-class blues and jazz performances, as well as the successful SwissCityMarathon. Lucerne is a perfect place to run a marathon to experience historical sights such as a former 8th-century monastery and now HOF Church, the 14th century Chapel Bridge, Water Tower and Musegg Wall, and one of the world's oldest concert halls the KKL Luzern. You can also experience modern facilities like the Swissporarena Luzern Football Stadium and the Swiss Museum of Transport. With so much to see and do, Lucerne is a wonderful city to visit and run in for the entire family.
The 14th edition of the 2021 SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne has become one of the biggest fall marathons in Switzerland. Traditionally, the race takes place the last Sunday in October and will take place this year on October 31, 2021. This world-class race is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings and is certified as a 5-star quality road race by the European Athletics Federation. Additionally, the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne was awarded the AIMS Green Award in 2018 for its actions in creating a sustainable event. This race pays particular attention to the social, economical, and ecological aspects and strives to achieve higher standards with less impact on the environment. The SwissCityMarathon sets an example of implementing sustainable methods.
Aside from the marathon, the race organizers also provide you with options to participate in multiple distances including the half marathon which is the most popular distance and largest half marathon in Switzerland with 7,000 international runners.
Another great program offered at the SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne in collaboration with Suva and PluSport is the “Never Walk Alone” project which provides registration fee coverage for disabled runners and their guides. The SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne offers many opportunities to do good for others while giving runners a monumental goal to strive for, pushing all to go beyond expectations.
The marathon course is comprised of a half marathon circuit course, in which two laps are completed providing runners access to some of the best sights of the city. A relatively flat course gives runners breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. Upon finishing, runners receive a memorial medal.
Now is the time to register for the fall 2021 SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne which you can do here at the World's Marathons. From majestic views to incredible volunteer and spectator support, the sustainable and well-organized SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne is one of the greatest races in Switzerland.
