A start at the CityRun 10K is possible from the age of 14.
In the category "without ranking" your time is measured, but the list in the ranking list is alphabetical.
| Age | Years 2023 | Categories Women | Categories Men |
| 14 – 19 years | 2009 – 2004 | U20W | U20M |
| 20 – 29 years | 2003 – 1994 | W20 | M20 |
| 30 – 34 years | 1993 – 1989 | W30 | M30 |
| 35 – 39 years | 1988 – 1984 | W35 | M35 |
| 40 – 44 years | 1983 – 1979 | W40 | M40 |
| 45 – 49 years | 1978 – 1974 | W45 | M45 |
| 50 – 54 years | 1973 – 1969 | W50 | M50 |
| 55 – 59 years | 1968 – 1964 | W55 | M55 |
| 60 – 64 years | 1963 – 1959 | W60 | M60 |
| 65 – 69 years | 1958 – 1954 | W65 | M65 |
| 70 – 74 years | 1953 – 1949 | W70 | M70 |
| 75 years and older | 1948 and older | W75 | M75 |
| without ranking | 2009 and older | alphabetically listed | alphabetically listed |
When registering, you choose an individual start slot according to availability. The starting slots are not divided according to performance. The distribution of runners on the course is even, so that in each start slot are the same conditions and it does not matter for your own performance in which start slot you start. There are no pacemakers in the CityRun 10K.
To qualify in the performance slot (start 12.58 p.m.), proof of an official result in the last three years is required.
| Starting times | Limit |
| 12.58 | Women < 0:45h |
| 13.00 | – |
| 13.10 | – |
| 13.20 | – |
| 13.30 | – |
| 13.37 | – |
Ambitious runners have the possibility to start in the exclusive performance slot of the CityRun 10K by submitting an official performance record. Proof of performance is an official ranking at an event within the last 3 years in the given qualification time. This proof must be uploaded at registration.
Performance Slot 10K | Valid qualification times from the following competitions | ||
| Woman | Marathon | Half marathon | 10K |
CityRun 10K | < 03:40 | < 01:45 | < 00:45 |
| Man | Marathon | Half marathon | 10K |
| CityRun 10K Running time < 00:40 | < 03:10 | < 01:40 | < 00:40 |
Benefit from a cheaper registration fee if you register in time.
(Subject to change)
The association "SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne" voluntarily opted for the VAT. The association is registered with the number CHE-112.487.804 VAT. The entry fees include the VAT of 2.5%.
Pick up Friday / Saturday
You can pick up your race number and finisher gift at the Marathon Expo in the Hotel Schweizerhof (Schweizerhofquai 3, 6002 Luzern) upon presentation of the "Starterguide" sent to you.
Alternatively, you can have your race number sent to you by mail (postage only in Switzerland and Liechtenstein). Postal delivery must be selected when registering. The finisher gift can be collected after the finish by handing in the voucher on the start number. Foreign guests can also collect their race number on Sunday morning in Horw (only upon presentation of the "starterguide" and personal ID).
Recommendation
We recommend that you collect your race number (and finisher gift) on Friday or Saturday at the Marathon Expo.
Important
Your "starterguide" will be sent to you by e-mail in mid-October. It can be conveniently presented on your smartphone or tablet. A printout is not necessary. Together we can avoid more than 20,000 printouts and make another ecologically valuable contribution.
The start of the CityRun 10K is located in the centre of Horw (Ringstrasse 1, 6048 Horw).
The finish is in the Swiss Museum of Transport (Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne).
Finish closing time for CityRun 10K runners is 3.00 pm.
Runners who do not cross the finish line within the time limit will not be classified. The end of the official competition is determined by the follow-up vehicle, which is passing the kilometers on time, so that it arrives at the finish within the set time limit. Overtaken runners have to end the race and are no longer part of the official competition.
The chip for the time measurement is integrated in your bib. The time chip don't have to be returned at the end of the race. The net time from crossing the start to the finish line is measured. The race number must be worn visibly and unfolded on the front.
2.15 p.m. / award ceremony stage @ the finish arena (Swiss Museum of Transport)
Only the winners of the Performance Slot will be awarded on stage.
The award ceremonies will take place in the finish arena. Please listen to the speaker announcements.
All other prizes (e.g. for age category winners) will be sent by post after the event.
One piece of luggage per 10KM runner can be handed in at the drop-off station in front of the changing rooms in Horw (Horwerhalle, Allmendstrasse 16A, 6048 Horw). Please attach the luggage tag, which is attached to your race number, to your luggage yourself. Your luggage will be taken to the changing rooms near the finish. These are located at the Schulhaus Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 60, 6006 Lucerne) for men and at the Sportcenter Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 42, 6006 Lucerne) for women. To get your luggage back, you have to show your race number.
Luggage drop-off (start): 11.45 a.m. - 1.15 p.m.
- Changing rooms Horw > Horwerhalle (Allmendstrasse 16A, 6048 Horw)
Luggage return (finish): from 2.00 p.m.
- Men's changing rooms > School Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 60, 6006 Lucerne)
- Women's changing rooms > Sportcenter Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 42, 6006 Lucerne)
Instructions given by the race course personnel must be followed. Private escort of runners by all type of vehicles (especially by bicycles, inline skates, e-scooters, etc.) is not allowed. Also to run with a dog, a pram, etc. is not permitted. A general ban on driving applies to the whole race course except for the official vehicles of the organisers. Any short cut from the race path and other illegal aids are forbidden. The technical directors of the organising committee will make final decisions for disqualifications.
Participation with a wheelchair is possible in the new category "Roll&Run". More information under never walk alone
The best and fastest way is to take the train "S4" or "S5" from Lucerne train station to Horw (journey time: 6min / departure: every 15min). Alternatively, you can also take bus no. 20 from Lucerne station.
From Horw train station, the chaning rooms and the 10K start are signposted. They can be reached within a few minutes on foot.
Get you ticket with your Codes: SBB.CH/SWISSRUNNERS
Motivate your fellow runners and complete the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne as a team. Just use the same team name in the field "team ranking" when registering as an individual runner.
The start of the CityRun 10K is in the centre of Horw on Ringstrasse. After a starting loop, the run leads through the middle of the festival and cheering zone from Horw towards Lucerne. On the way there, the route leads through the modern soccer stadium of FC Lucerne – a few metres from the players' benches. Who knows, maybe you will discover yourself live on the big screen in the stadium. The next highlight is already waiting: the Culture & Congress-Center Lucerne (KKL). Finally, the course leads through Lucerne's picturesque old town to the finish arena in the Swiss Museum of Transport.
For CityRun 10KM finishers, a finisher gift is included in the entry fee.
CityRun participants can buy a Finisher-Medal when they register + CHF 5.-.
The Finisher-Medal will be handed over directly after the finish line.
The digital goodiebag offers you informations, exciting promotions and great competitions in the form of so-called "coupons" (vouchers).
You will receive your personal access to the digital goodiebag by mail.
Thanks to the SwissRunners-Ticket, you can travel free of charge to the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne by public transport from all over Switzerland.
The code for your SwissRunners-Ticket will be sent to you by e-mail at least 10 days before the event.
