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 12 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 change link in your registration confirmation. Alternatively, you can access it here.

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

Later start slot

• If you want to start in a later starting slot, you can do so at any time and do not have to register in advance.
• Participants who are not allocated to the same start slot and wish to run together may do so. In return, the person who is allocated to an earlier start slot will move to the back of the start slot for fellow runners.
• It is therefore possible to start in a later start slot than allocated.

Earlier start slot

• Until 13 October, you can change to an earlier start slot yourself via the personal change link in the registration confirmation, as long as places are available in the desired start slot.
• Alternatively, an application can be submitted to change to an earlier or fully booked starting slot.
• The applications will be checked individually and the reallocation will be made depending on availability.
• From 14 October, reallocation to an earlier starting slot can only be made by application. A processing fee of CHF 40 will be charged for reallocations after the start number allocation.
  Further information about the start & start slots

Downgrade

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

upgrade

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

More information on upgrading/downgrading

• A transfer to another person is only possible if the category is sold out .
• If the category is not sold out, you can unsubscribe via the change link by 12 October and pass on the voucher code you have received to the person you want.
• If the category is sold out, you can make the transfer for CHF 20 via the change link.
• When transferring, the new person takes over both the number and the finisher gift (size, model) of the original runner.
• It is not possible to run with a different race number without a transfer.

until 30.09.

• Voucher code worth the entry fee paid less CHF 10, valid immediately for 1 year
• Redeemable for purchase of starting place or shop order
• Voucher can be passed on or sold to another person

until 12.10.

• Voucher code worth the entry fee paid less CHF 20, valid immediately for 1 year
• Redeemable for purchase of starting place or shop order
• Voucher can be passed on or sold to another person

from 13.10.

• Cancellation possible, but without voucher receipt

• When registering, there is an optional option to take out cancellation cover.
• When registering a group, the group admin has the option of taking out flexStart cancellation protection for the whole group when making payment.
• You can't take part and have taken out cancellation cover? Contact TrackMaxx via the flexStart link in your registration confirmation. Or contact TrackMaxx GmbH, Muristrasse 56, 3006 Bern via info@trackmaxx.ch or +41 31 537 17 56.

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: People who register after 12 October 2025 must always pick up their race number at the Runner Expo in advance.

More about the start number

Prior collection at the Runner Expo

• Friday, 24.10.2025 16:00 - 20:00
• Saturday, 25.10.2025 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)

• Pick up on Friday/Saturday at the RUNNER EXPO at the Hotel Schweizerhof (see above)
• OR pick up on Sunday at the Troubledesk Lucerne or Horw (see above)

More about the race 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.

• Start numbers will be sent by A Mail from Mon, 20 October 2025 .
• Registrations after 12.10.2025 will not be sent and must be collected in any case.
• ATTENTION: Shipping only to persons who have explicitly booked the "Shipping" option during the registration process (for CHF 5.-) and have an address in Switzerland.

• 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 selected the "Pick up" option (Friday/Saturday at the Runner Expo) when registering.
b) You have not received your race numbers by 22 October 2025 despite the "Dispatch" option > Contact our office by telephone (+41 41 375 03 30)

• 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 start with a start number that has not been transferred.

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

• In the event of a (medical) emergency, the wrong contact persons will be informed or the wrong medical records 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 guide is a personalised email with the most important information for your race and for receiving your race number (option "pick up" or "send").
• Runners will receive the starter guide by email 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 and Horw will be closed.

To the road closures

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

Marathon 42KM & Half Marathon 21KM

• Women: Sportcenter Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 42, 6006 Lucerne)
• Men: Schoolhouse Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 60, 6006 Lucerne)

CityRun & CharityRun 10KM

• Women & Men: Horw School Centre (Horwerhalle, Allmendstrasse 16a, 6048 Horw)
• Luggage transport from Horw to Lucerne (multi-storey car park, Kreuzbuchstrasse 53, 6006 Lucerne)
• Luggage drop-off by 13:00 at the latest
• Pick-up of supervised luggage only possible with personal race number
  

More about the cloakrooms

Marathon 42KM / Half Marathon 21KM

• 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
• 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. If necessary, take a suitable coin in the form of a 2-franc coin.
  More info

• For participants of the Cityrun & CharityRun 10KM there are cloakrooms available before the run in Horw (Horwerhalle, Allmendstrasse 16a, 6048 Horw).
• 10KM runners can drop off their luggage for transport to Lucerne.
• The 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 men's and women's changing rooms in Lucerne.
• Supervised luggage can only be collected with a personal race number

More about luggage transport

During the event

• Lucerne railway station (Info Desk, Bahnhofplatz, 6003 Lucerne)
• Horw (Trouble Desk in Horwerhalle, Allmendstrasse 16a, 6048 Horw)
• Destination Verkehrshaus (Trouble Desk, Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne)

After the event

• SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne office, Würzenbachstrasse 13, 6006 Lucerne, Tel. 041 375 03 30

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

1. Entry to the start area
2. Standing in your 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

• The finish time for all categories is 15:00.
• Runners who reach the finish after this time will not be classified.
• The end of the official competition is determined by the final vehicle.
• Runners who are overtaken by the final vehicle after 12:00 are no longer part of the official competition.

Maximum running times

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

The overall winners of the three categories will be honoured at the official award ceremonies on stage. All prizes for the category winners in each age group will be sent by post after the event.

Overall award ceremonies:

• Half marathon 21KM women & men: 10:45 am (finish arena Verkehrshaus)
• Marathon 42KM women & men: 12:00 (finish arena Verkehrshaus)

• Cityrun 10KM women & men: 14:00 (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).
• 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 with: Running.
• Step by step! Gradually work your way up to 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.

• Admission is free for all visitors.

  
  OPENING HOURS & ADMISSION

• Friday, 24.10.2025: 16.00 - 20.00 hrs

• Saturday, 25 October 2025: 10.00 - 17.00 hrs

  Everything about the RUNNER EXPO

• The Pa(s)tata party takes place exclusively on Friday/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.

Info about the RUNNER EXPO

Friday / Saturday

RUNNER EXPO

Sunday

• Programme overview: Map: What is running where?
• Free admission: KKL Lucerne, FCL Stadium, Swiss Museum of Transport, Horw
• Catering: Lucerne railway station, Horw, Schwanenplatz, Swiss Museum of Transport, KKL Lucerne, FCL Stadium, etc.
• Festival mile: Horw centre
• Music marathon: overview: who is playing where?

Numerous running events take place in and around Lucerne:

overview of other running events

• 2025 Sunday, 26 October 2025
• 2026 Sunday, 25 October 2026
• 2027 Sunday, 31 October 2027
• 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)