10KM

CityRun

10 kilometres from Horw to Lucerne - the CityRun is the perfect distance for beginners, company and fun groups as well as speed runners. Experience a flat, varied route through the highlights of Lucerne and become part of an unforgettable event!

CityRun 10KM highlights

  • Free journey by public transport
  • Unique route past Lucerne's most important monuments
  • Personal running photo and video
  • Unforgettable atmosphere thanks to 50,000 spectators and 30 music groups

Register now

CityRun 10KM highlights

  • Free journey by public transport
  • Unique route past Lucerne's most important monuments
  • Personal running photo and video
  • Unforgettable atmosphere thanks to 50,000 spectators and 30 music groups

Register now

Over a distance of 10 kilometres, the route leads past and partly through Lucerne's world-famous sights.

Every year, more than 2,000 CityRunners line up at the start. In total, the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne has more than 13,000 participants and over 50,000 fans. The event always takes place on the last Sunday in October.

Entry fees CityRun 10KM

100 starting places
CHF 39.–
+300 starting places
CHF 44.–
+500 starting places
CHF 49.–
+1600 Startplätze
CHF 54.–
until limit reached
CHF 64.–

Route map

The 10KM route starts in the centre of Horw on the Ringstrasse. The finish is at the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Route highlights:

  • Loop through the Horw atmosphere zone
  • Run through the FC Lucerne football stadium and the Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre (KKL)
  • Past the luxury hotel, Chapel Bridge and water tower
  • Through the centre of Lucerne's old town
  • Finish at the Swiss Museum of Transport

Elevation metres +34m / -38m

The courses are officially measured according to the international standards of World Athletics.

Categories 10KM 2025

A start in the 10KM distance is possible from the age of 14.

Age

Years

Categories Women

Categories men

14 - 19 years old

2011 - 2006

U20W

U20M

20 - 29 years old

2005 - 1996

W20

M20

30 - 34 years old

1995 - 1991

W30

M30

35 - 39 years old

1990 - 1986

W35

M35

40 - 44 years old

1985 - 1981

W40

M40

45 - 49 years old

1980 - 1976

W45

M45

50 - 54 years old

1975 - 1971

W50

M50

55 - 59 years old

1970 - 1966

W55

M55

60 - 64 years old

1965 - 1961

W60

M60

65 - 69 years old

1960 - 1956

W65

M65

70 - 74 years old

1955 - 1951

W70

M70

75 years and older

1950 and older

W75

M75

without ranking

2011 and older

alphabetical

alphabetical

Start slots 10KM

Choose your individual start slot when you register, depending on availability.

Start timeLimit
12:58 pm

Women < 0:45h

Men < 0:40h

13:00h-
13:10h-
1:20 pm-
1:30 pm-
1:37 pm-

Qualification times Performance starting slot

Ambitious runners can start in the exclusive performance slot by submitting an official performance certificate. This starting slot guarantees a unique racing atmosphere and exciting duels. If you think you have a chance of winning, you should definitely start in the Performance Slot.

To qualify for the performance slot, you need an official ranking at an event within the last 3 years that fulfils the specified qualifying time. This proof must be uploaded when registering and will be checked.

Performance SlotValid qualification times from the following competitions
marathonhalf marathon10KM
Women: Running time < 00:45< 03:40< 01:45< 00:45
Men: running time < 00:40< 03:10< 01:40< 00:40

This is all included in the entry fee

  • Digital goodie bag
  • Diploma for download
  • Finisher bag
  • Cloakroom and valuables deposit
  • Free return journey by publictransport throughout Switzerland
  • Free boat shuttle between Lucerne railway station and the finish area
  • Massage service (after the run at the cloakrooms)
  • Portion of pasta or rösti at the Runner Expo
  • Runner catering at the event
  • Runner photo (thanks to Presenting Partner Coop)
  • Runner video (thanks to Official Partner Generali)
  • Medical service
  • SMS service
  • Starting place with personalised start number and timing chip
  • Open day at the Swiss Museum of Transport on the day of the event
  • Hot showers
  • Timekeeping and live online ranking list

(subject to change)

Start number and starter guide

Pick up or dispatch start number and runner shirt

The runner shirt can be purchased by CityRun 10KM participants at the registration desk. (Limited number - it's worth registering early)

Pick up your race number (and your Runner Shirt) at the Runner Expo on Friday or Saturday on presentation of your starter guide.

Alternatively, you can have your race number sent to you by post (dispatch only in Switzerland and Liechtenstein). Postal delivery must be selected when registering. (The runner shirt can be collected after crossing the finish line by handing in the voucher on the race number).

Participants living abroad have the option of collecting their race number on Sunday morning in Horw (only on presentation of the starter guide & ID card). Opening hours: 10:00 to 13:30

Recommendation
We recommend picking up your race number (and runner shirt) on Friday or Saturday at the Runner Expo.

Important
You will receive your starter guide by email in mid-October. Please present it digitally. You can also use the starter guide to pick up your race number from colleagues.

Impressions

Moments
To remember

for all 10KM participants

Goodies

Runner Shirt

The high-quality runner shirt from our official partner Salomon can be purchased by 10KM participants at the registration desk for CHF 25. (Limited number - it's worth registering early)

Finisher medal

10KM runners can buy the finisher medal for CHF 5 at the registration desk. The medal will be presented directly after the finish at the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Digital goodie bag

Competitions, exclusive information and exciting promotions from our partners await you in the digital goodie bag. With your consent when you register, we will send you the goodie bag by e-mail shortly before the event.

Free journey

Thanks to the SwissRunners ticket, all runners can travel to Lucerne and back home from anywhere in Switzerland by public transport free of charge.