Maratona di Losanna

The Lausanne Marathon concludes at the fountain of the Olympic Museum in Ouchy, a fitting landmark for a race established alongside that museum. This annual road race takes place in Lausanne, within Switzerland’s Canton of Vaud and the French-speaking region of Romandy, typically held in October. The primary event is the full 42.195 km marathon, complemented by half marathon and 10 km races suitable for runners, walkers, and Nordic walkers. A separate 20 km de Lausanne is held in April. The event originated in 1993 and attracts a substantial field for a Swiss regional race, with participation records exceeding 10,000 and recent expectations of over 14,000 participants. The marathon begins at Place de Milan, adjacent to Parc de Milan, then proceeds along the road beside Lake Léman towards La Tour-de-Peilz before returning to Lausanne via the same path. The half marathon utilizes this geography with a different start and finish: it commences in La Tour-de-Peilz and concludes in Lausanne. The course connects the Olympic city with the Riviera near Vevey, passing close to the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage wine region overlooking the lake. Ethiopian runner Tesfaye Eticha is notable in the race’s history, having won the men’s marathon seven times. The event also features lighter local traditions, such as a Halloween edition with participants in costume, and supports charitable causes like Léman Hope, which assists young people in cancer remission through sailing.