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Here’s how you can still secure a starting place in 2026

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The SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne is sold out, but with our three running challenges in August and September, you still have the chance to secure one of the coveted starting places.

Win a place in one of our three challenges

Take part in one or more challenges and get the chance to win a place in the sold-out SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne. Taking part is really simple:

  1. Register on the waiting list for your chosen distance at the SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne.
  2. Take part in one or more challenges within the specified time period. Important: Make sure to register using your correct name and email address each time. This is the only way we can contact you if you win.
  3. On the Monday after each challenge, the lucky runners will be drawn at random from all participants and contacted.

Good luck and enjoy your run!

Challenge 1 – Rotsee Run

PeriodSaturday, 29 August
LocationRotsee Run
Distance10 km
EntryAll about the prize draw
Prizes10x entry options (any distance)

 

Challenge 2 – RUN365 Horwer Peninsula

PeriodWednesday 2 September to Friday 11 September
LocationRUN365 Horw
Distance6.3 km
Participationwith a timing chip or via QR code (free of charge)
Prizes3x entry options (any distance)

 

Challenge 3 – viRace

PeriodFriday 11 September to Sunday 20 September
LocationVirtual participation – run wherever you like!
Distance10 km
Participationvia the viRace app (free, registration opens in August)
Prizes

10x entry options (any distance)

1 free starting place (CityRun 10KM)