The half marathon is the most popular distance at the SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne with 7000 runners per year from all over Switzerland and the whole world. This makes the SwissCityMarathon the largest half marathon in Switzerland.
The half marathon in Lucerne always takes place on the last sunday in October.
With this year's start package (shipping or pick-up), all half marathon runners will receive the ASICS finisher shirt in advance. The shirt is made of 100% recycled material!
Half marathon 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 starterbag 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 starterbag 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.
This year it is a bit different. How exactly the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne 2021 will take place you can find here.
A start at the half marathon is possible from the age of 16.
In the category without ranking your time is measured, but the list in the ranking list is alphabetical.
| Age | Years 2021 | Categories Women | Categories Men |
| 16 – 19 years | 2005 – 2002 | 71: U20W | 51: U20M |
| 20 – 29 years | 2001 – 1992 | 72: W20 | 52: M20 |
| 30 – 34 years | 1991 – 1987 | 73: W30 | 53: M30 |
| 35 – 39 years | 1986 – 1982 | 74: W35 | 54: M35 |
| 40 – 44 years | 1981 – 1975 | 75: W40 | 55: M40 |
| 45 – 49 years | 1976 – 1972 | 76: W45 | 56: M45 |
| 50 – 54 years | 1971 – 1967 | 77: W50 | 57: M50 |
| 55 – 59 years | 1966 – 1962 | 78: W55 | 58: M55 |
| 60 – 64 years | 1961 – 1957 | 79: W60 | 59: M60 |
| 65 – 69 years | 1956 – 1952 | 80: W65 | 60: M65 |
| 70 – 74 years | 1951 – 1947 | 81: W70 | 61: M70 |
| 75 years and older | 1946 and older | 82: W75 | 62: M75 |
| without ranking | 2005 and older | 66: alphabetically | 66: alphabetically |
Benefit from a cheaper registration fee if you register in time.
| Registration until 30.09.2021 | From 01.10.2021 |
| CHF 73 | CHF 93 |
Option for the medal in the half marathon + CHF 5
The additional costs for registrations with payment by invoice is CHF 2.00 per registration.
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 race number must be worn visibly and unfolded on the front.
Instructions given by the race course personnel must be followed. Private escort of runners by all type of vehicles, especially by bicycles or inline skates, 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.
Participation in a wheelchair is not possible because of security reasons. The technical directors of the organising committee will make final decisions for disqualifications.
