Your questions - our answers

1. Immediately after your registration you will receive a confirmation email from TrackMaxx. To be on the safe side, please also check your spam folder.
2. If the registration was successful, you will find yourself on the official start list

Registrations are only possible online until the event, as long as starting places are available for the desired distance.
First come - first served!

More information on registration

The entry fee varies depending on the distance and time of registration.

To the entry fees

• When you register online, you select the starting slot according to your personal preference and availability.
• The starting slots are not categorised according to performance .
• There are the same conditions in every starting slot. For your own performance it does not matter in which starting slot you start.
• First come, first served.

In the marathon and half marathon, different pacemakers are available to you depending on your starting slot.

All about the pacemaker times

• The first starting slot in the half marathon, the marathon and the CityRun 10KM are "performance slots".
• The fastest runners in each category start here and compete for the day's victory .
• To do this, we need proof of performance within the last three years, which you must upload during the registration process.
• We will check and confirm your performance start slot or reject it. You will receive a message by email.

More about the start & start slots

• Appoints a group admin.
• The group admin creates a one-off group login
• The group members can a) register independently using the self-registration link or b) be registered via the group admin .
• The invoice for the entry fees will be sent to the group admin on 10 October as a total invoice.
• The group admin can make changes to the registration up to this date.
• After this date, the group will be automatically finalised and you will be invoiced for the registrations.
• Groupsof 5 people or more will also be counted in the team ranking for the respective distance.

All information about group registration

You will find your personal processing link in your registration confirmation. Alternatively, you can access it here.

Address changes can be made free of charge via the processing link in the registration confirmation up to the event.

• You can change to an earlier start slotin advance via the processing link in the registration confirmation itself, as long as the start slot is available .
• It is always possible to start in a later starting slot than allocated. You do not need to register in advance.
• Would you like to run together with someone who is not allocated the same starting slot? This is possible if the person who is assigned to the earlier start slot moves to the back of the colleague's start slot.

• From 10 October, a reallocation to an earlier starting slot can only be made by request. A processing fee of CHF 40 will be charged for reallocations after the start number allocation.

  Further information about the start & start slots

upgrade

• only as long as starting places are available
• any difference to the entry fee valid on the day of the upgrade must be paid

Downgrade

• only as long as starting places are available
• no refund of the difference

You can upgrade/downgrade via the processing link .

Not sold out

Cancellation via processing link by 08.10. and forwarding of the voucher code to the desired person

Sold out

Transfer via processing link for CHF 20.-
Transfer = takeover of the original runner's bib number

It is not possible to run with a different race number without a transfer.

If the transfer is made after the race number has been produced and dispatched, the two runners must organise a transfer of the race number.

Cancellations are possible via the personal processing link

until 30.09.

• Voucher code to the value of the entry fee paid less CHF 10 processing fee (valid for 1 year)
• Redeemable when purchasing a starting place
• Passing on or sale of the voucher possible

until 08.10.

• Voucher code to the value of the entry fee paid less CHF 20 processing fee (valid for 1 year)
• Redeemable when purchasing a starting place
• Transfer or sale of the voucher possible

There are two options to choose from when registering online:

Pick-up option (free of charge)

• in advance at the Runner Expo
• Collection by colleague possible
• Attention: No collection on Race Day!

Shipping option (CHF 5.-)

• by A Mail from Monday before the event
• only possible within Switzerland and Lichtenstein
• In case of non-receipt, please contact the office by Wednesday evening before the event.

ATTENTION: Persons who register after 8 October must pick up their race number at the Runner Expo in advance.

More about the start number

Prior collection at the Runner Expo

• Friday, 23 October 2026 16:00 - 20:00
• Saturday, 24 October 2026 10:00 - 17:00
• No collection on Sunday
• Runner Expo: Hotel Schweizerhof, Schweizerhofquai 3, 6002 Lucerne
• ATTENTION: This option only applies to those who have selected the "pick-up" option.

Runners living abroad

• Collection at the Runner Expo (see above)
• Additional option: Pick-up (upon presentation of ID) on Sunday at the Troubledesk Lucerne or Horw
• Marathon + half marathon: Troubledesk Lucerne (Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne) from 07:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• CityRun + CharityRun 10KM: Troubledesk Horw (Allmendstrasse 16a, 6048 Horw) from 10:00 to 13:30

Maratholino (Kids)

Get your Maratholino start number at the Runner Expo on Friday or Saturday on presentation of the starter guide.

Alternatively, you can get your Maratholino start number on Sunday

• in front of the Swiss Museum of Transport at the JaMaDu Desk (09:15 to 10:30)
• at the Horwerhalle (10:00 to 11:30 am)
• at the start in Hergiswil (11:00 to 11:40)

More about the start number

• It is possible to give a copy of the starter guide to a friend.
• This person can then collect the start number for you. One person can also collect several numbers at the same time.
• ATTENTION: This option only applies to those who have selected the "pick-up" option.

No, shipping only within Switzerland and Lichtenstein. However, if possible, a postal address of a friend in Switzerland can be used.

For pick-up locations see above under "Where/when can I pick up my race number? (Runner Expo)"

a) You have chosen the option "pick up" (Friday/Saturday at the Runner Expo) when registering.
b) You have not received your race numbers by the Wednesday before the event despite the option "dispatch"> Contact our office by phone or go to the TroubleDesk

- Friday at the Runner Expo 16:00 to 20:00

• Saturday at the Runner Expo 10:00 to 17:00
• Sunday in front of the Swiss Museum of Transport 07:30 to 11:30
• Sunday at the Horwerhalle 07:30 to 09:00

The transfer of the start number is only permitted if an official start number transfer is made and the new person is registered with this number (see above under "Changes & deregistration"). It is not possible to run with a different race number without transferring it.

Why can't I simply give my race number to someone else?

• In the event of a (medical) emergency, the wrong contact person will be informed or the wrong medical file will be consulted.
• The new person runs in the wrong age or even gender category.
• The ranking list is manipulated based on the wrong people.
• Fellow runners are cheated out of their place (up to the category podium).

Consequences of passing on a start number without authorisation

• The original and the new person will be disqualified immediately and deleted from the ranking list.
• Both persons will be excluded from further events.
• The organiser may impose further consequences in accordance with the offence.

The starter guideis your e-mail with all the important information about the event & your start number. It will be sent out approx. 10 days before the event.

• Travelling to the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne by public transport is strongly recommended!
• The organiser does not offer parking spaces for private vehicles.
• SBB as well as the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) and the Lucerne Transport Company (vbl) as partners will bring the participants safely and comfortably to Lucerne.

Everything you need to know about travelling

• With the Swiss Runners Ticket, we offer all participants free travel by public transport within Switzerland.
• Participants from abroad can also travel free of charge from the Swiss border or airport.

Video and instructions

• No roads will be closed in the run-up to the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne (Friday / Saturday).
• On Sunday, numerous roads in Lucerne, Horw, Hergiswil, Stansstad and Alpnach will be closed.

To the road closures

The organiser does not offer parking spaces for private vehicles. Travelling by public transport is strongly recommended. Thanks to the SwissRunners ticket, runners can travel to Lucerne and back free of charge within Switzerland.

Everything you need to know about travelling

• Cloakrooms + showers available (opening hours: 06:30 - 16:00)
• The paths are signposted.
• The less luggage - the more space for everyone. THANK YOU!

Everything about the cloakrooms

• Valuables depot (available in women's & men's cloakroom)
• Wallets, smartphones and keys can be handed in for supervision
• No supervised baggage drop-off available
• Personal luggage can be deposited in the cloakrooms
• Only runners with a race number have access to the cloakrooms
• Attention: limited space > please bring as little luggage as possible
• Alternative: Lockers are available in front of the Swiss Museum of Transport (Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne) for a fee of CHF 2 in coins.

Everything about the valuables depot

• For participants of the CityRun & CharityRun 10KM, cloakrooms are available before the run in Horw (Horwerhalle, Allmendstrasse 16a, 6048 Horw)
• 10KM runners can drop off their luggage for transport to Lucerne
• Luggage will be taken to the car park near the finish (Kreuzbuchstrasse 53, 6006 Lucerne)
• The car park is located a few metres from the cloakrooms in Lucerne
• Supervised luggage can only be collected with a personal race number

Everything about luggage transport

During the event, the lost property office will be located at the official information stands:

• Lucerne railway station square
• Destination Verkehrshaus (Lidostrasse)
• Entrance to the Museum of Transport (ticket office)

After the event, the lost property office is located at the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne office, Würzenbachstrasse 13, 6006 Lucerne.

The start takes place in three stages and is only possible with the start number:

1. Admission to the separate start area in the start area
2. Standing in the personal start slot A to U
3. Start

Info & video about the start

COURSE PLAN MARATHON 42KM

COURSE PLAN HALF MARATHON 21KM

COURSE PLAN CITYRUN 10KM/ CHARITYRUN 10KM

Yes, all runners will be provided with regular refreshments on the course.

To the catering plan

You will find several toilets in the start/finish area and at the changing rooms. There are toilets at all catering and first aid stations along the route.

• The finish for the marathon and half marathon categories is at 15:00.
• The finish for the 10KM categories is at 10:45 am.
• Runners who reach the finish after this time will not be classified.
• The end of the official race will be determined by the final vehicle.

Maximum running times

• CityRun 10KM: 1h 15min
• Half marathon 21KM: 3h 15min
• Marathon 42KM: 6h 15min

The overall winners (from the performance slot) of the three categories will be honoured at the official award ceremonies on stage. All prizes for the category winners of an age group will be sent by post after the event.

Overall award ceremonies:

• Half marathon 21KM women & men: 12:00 (finish arena Verkehrshaus)
• Marathon 42KM women & men: 12:00 (finish arena Verkehrshaus)

• Cityrun 10KM women & men: 10:00 am (finish arena Verkehrshaus)

  To the map "Finish Verkehrshaus"

There is no such thing as the right preparation. By "correct" here, we mean "conscientious". Prepare yourself so that you can cope with the upcoming effort (42KM, 21KM or 10KM)!

Take note of the following tips

• Experience! Join a training group. You will learn the most from experienced runners. You can find a selection here: Training programmes
• Not alone! Train together with colleagues! It's easier to complete your running training together.
• Plan your training! Create a training plan of when and how you will train/run. Planning makes your training more binding.
• Learning by doing! Running is best trained by... running.
• Step by step! Gradually approach your target distance. Start with shorter distances.
• Catering! Before the event, test how you will be fuelled during the run. No experiments at the event.
• Clothing! Don't dress too warmly. Your body develops a lot of heat during exercise. Break in your shoes and don't use them for the first time.
• Health! You can find some tips on preparing for your run under Medical information.

Basic principles of running training

• Start with short distances at a slow pace
• Increase the duration of your training (e.g. from 15 min endurance run > 20 min > etc.)
• Increase the running distance (e.g. 3km > 5km > 7km > etc.)
• Increase intensity (e.g. increase speed / incorporate inclines / etc.)
• Incorporate variety (e.g. vary the surface / interval training instead of continuous running / additional strength training for core, legs, etc.)

Take advantage of our training programmes and other running events to prepare diligently for the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne!

Training offersPreparation runs

Location

• Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne, Schweizerhofquai 3, 6002 Lucerne
• 5 min walk from Lucerne railway station
• The Runner Expo is open to the public and free of charge for all visitors.

Opening hours

• Friday, 23.10.2026: 16.00 - 20.00 hrs
• Saturday, 24.10.2026: 10.00 - 17.00 hrs

Everything about the Runner Expo

• The Pa(s)tata party takes place exclusively on Friday and Saturday at the Runner Expo.
• Runners receive a free portion of pasta or Röstli with the voucher on their start number.
• The voucher can only be redeemed at the Runner Expo.
• There will be no Pa(s)tata party on Sunday!

Everything about the Runner Expo

Friday / Saturday

Runner Expo at the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne

Sunday

• What is running where?
• Free admission: KKL Lucerne, FCL Stadium, Swiss Museum of Transport, Horw
• Catering for fans: Lucerne railway station, Horw centre, Schwanenplatz, Swiss Museum of Transport, KKL Lucerne, FCL stadium, etc.
• Festival mile: Horw centre, Hergiswil centre
• Music marathon

Numerous running events take place in and around Lucerne:

Overview of other running events

• 2026 Sunday, 25 October 2026
• 2027 Sunday, 31 October 2027
• 2028 Sunday, 29 October 2028

The SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne always takes place on the last Sunday in October.

The running event is organised by the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne association.

To the Organising Committee (OC)