Lausanne Marathon

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Sports & AdventureLausanne

DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking

DurationAutumnEstimate from available data

Crowd-1207

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe course runs directly beside Lake Geneva

LanguageFrench, German, Italian, and RomanshCurrency: CHF

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Lausanne Marathon in Lausanne

The Lausanne Marathon runs each October along Lake Geneva's shore from Lausanne's Ouchy waterfront toward Vevey and the Lavaux vineyard terraces, founded in 1993. Alongside the full marathon, it includes a half marathon, quarter marathon and walking option, with a modest field size that keeps the lakeside course easy to watch without heavy crowds.

The Lausanne Marathon runs each October along the northern shore of Lake Geneva, using a mostly flat, out-and-back style course that has made it one of the more popular marathon weekends in French-speaking Switzerland since its founding in 1993.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The course runs directly beside Lake Geneva with the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces rising on the opposite side, a combination of open water and terraced hillside rarely matched by other European marathon routes

The mystery stays covered

Its out-and-back structure near Ouchy gives spectators two viewing opportunities from a single spot, and the event's modest scale compared to major city marathons means the lakeside promenade stays walkable rather than fenced off for hours

The city starts moving

Autumn timing in October adds crisp air and changing light over the lake that many runners cite as the race's strongest draw

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race's route past the Lavaux terraces ties it to one of the region's oldest wine-growing traditions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a UNESCO-listed landscape that predates the marathon itself by centuries

The sacred route

Living ritual

Ouchy's role as start and finish reflects its long-standing status as Lausanne's lakeside gathering point

The local code

Living ritual

a role it held well before the marathon existed

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Lausanne to work differently.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for the lakeside promenade are essential, along with layers for October's variable lake weather, sun one hour and mist or light rain the next. A packable rain...

Safety

For Lausanne Marathon, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Lausanne Marathon does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CHF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.52 N, 6.63 E Open in Google Maps

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Nearest airportGVA — Geneva

TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Lausanne to work differently.

Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Lausanne Marathon does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lausanne via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Lausanne, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare fares Festival gearComfortable walking shoes for the lakeside promenade are essential, along with layers for October's variable lake weather, sun one hour and mist or light rain the next. A packable rain jacket is worth carrying even if the morning starts clear.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Switzerland and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lausanne Marathon?

Lausanne Marathon is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lausanne Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Lausanne, Switzerland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October

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Lausanne Marathon

Lausanne Marathon in Lausanne

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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