Half marathon

All Information about the half marathon

• Categories half marathon

  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 2023	Categories Women	Categories Men
  16 – 19 years	2007 – 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	2007 and older	alphabetically	alphabetically

• Starting times half marathon

  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 the conditions are the same in each start slot and it does not matter for your own performance in which start slot you start. In each start slot there are pacemakers for the finish times 1:40h and 1:50h, or 1:50h and 2:00h. In the first start slot there will also be pacemakers for the finish time 1:30h.
  
  To qualify for the performance slot (start 08.30a.m.) you need to show proof of an official result in the last three years.

  starting times	Limit Performance Slot
  08.30	Women < 01:40h Men < 01:30h
  10.00	–
  10.10	–
  10.20	–
  10.30	–
  10.40	–
  10.50	–
  11.00	–
  11.10	–
  11.20	–
  11.30	–
  11.40	–
  11.50	–

  THIS IS HOW THE START WORKS

• Qualification times Performance Start slot

  Ambitious runners have the opportunity to start in the exclusive Performance Slot by submitting an official performance certificate. This guarantees the characteristic race atmosphere as well as exciting duels for the placings. So if you think you have a chance of winning, you should definitely start in the Performance Slot. 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 during registration and will be checked.

  Performance Slot	Valid qualification times from the following competitions
  	Marathon	Halfmarathon	10K
  Women: Running time < 01:40	< 03:35	< 01:40	< 00:45
  Men: Running time  < 01:30	< 03:05	< 01:30	< 00:40

• Registration fee half marathon

  Benefit from a cheaper registration fee if you register in time.

  Registration fee half marathon

• This is included in the registration fee
  • Free public transport within Switzerland (thanks to the Swiss Runners Ticket)!
  • Free shuttle boat between Lucerne main station and the start/finish area
  • Start permission; personalised race number; acces to the digital starterbag
  • Time measurement; time chip; online ranking
  • Pacemaker
  • Nutrition stations along the course
  • First aid
  • Warm showers
  • Changing rooms and valuables depot
  • Massage service (after the run at the changing rooms)
  • Trendy and high qualitiy finisher gift
  • Free sms-service; free personal certificate download
  • One portion of pasta or classic swiss "rösti" at the expo in the Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern
  • Free admission at the "Swiss Museum of Transport" on marathon day

  (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%.

• race number and Finisher-Shirt

  Pick up Friday / Saturday 
  At the Marathon Expo in the Hotel Schweizerhof (Schweizerhofquai 3, 6002 Luzern) you can pick up your race number and your finisher shirt by showing your "starterguide". 

  Alternatively, you can have your race number sent to you by mail (dispatch only in Switzerland and Liechtenstein). Postal delivery must be selected when registering. The finisher shirt can then be collected after finishing by handing in the voucher on the race number. Foreign guests can also pick up their race number on Sunday morning at the Museum of Transport (only upon presentation of the „starterguide“ and a personal ID).
  
  Recommendation
  We recommend to pick up your race numer (and the finisher shirt) already on Friday or Saturday at the Marathon Expo to avoid unnecessary stress. 

  Important
  The "starterguide" will be sent to you by e-mail in mid-October and can be conveniently presented on your smartphone or tablet. A printout is not necessary. Together, we can avoid over 20,000 printouts and make another ecologically valuable contribution.

• Start and finish

  The start of the half marathon is located directly on Haldenstrasse (Haldenstrasse 28, 6006) and thus 500 metres from the Swiss Museum of Transport.
  The finish for all categories is at the Swiss Museum of Transport (Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Lucerne).

• Changing rooms and valuables depot

  Changing rooms, showers and a guarded depot for valuables are located near the start and finish area (approx. 300 m) :

  • Changing rooms women: Sportcenter Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 42, 6006 Luzern)
  • Changing rooms men: School Würzenbach (Kreuzbuchstrasse 60, 6006 Luzern)
     

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• Finish closing time

  The finish is closing at 3.00 p.m. for half marathon runners.

  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.

• Time measurement

  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.

• Award ceremonies

  10.45 a.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.

   

• Security Instrucitons

  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

• Run with your colleagues / team

  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.

  ALL ABOUT THE TEAM REGISTRATION

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