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Lausanne Marathon 2025

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Marathon de Lausanne

The event in a few words

Looking for a new challenge to conquer, feeling the itch to travel again? 🧳 We're taking you to the Lausanne Marathon in Switzerland! 🇨🇭 Nestled in the stunning Canton of Vaud, this major city by the shores of Lake Geneva 👒 boasts an exceptional urban course lined with iconic landmarks 👌. Indeed, Lausanne is a must-visit in this beautiful Swiss region. But before we delve deeper into that, let's introduce you to the race formats ✍️. The event offers several formats to allow as many people as possible to participate 👏: 10km walking, Nordic walking, or road running along with half-marathon and marathon distances 🏃‍♂️. Impressive, right? It's quite rare to find a city race that combines exceptional monuments with lakeside views 💎. Did you know? Lake Geneva, shared between France 🇫🇷 and Switzerland, is the largest lake in the Alps 🤩.

And after the race? As a French-speaking city, Lausanne has so much to offer you and your loved ones! For example, you can enjoy the panoramic view from the Sauvabelin Tower 😎, dive into the history of sports at the Olympic Museum 🤼‍♂️, or relax with your family by Lake Geneva with a well-deserved picnic 🥪. If you're interested in artistic culture, don't miss a visit to the Museum of Art Brut 🎨. And for a moment of natural beauty and tranquility, what's better than a peaceful stroll in the city's Botanical Garden 🪴? Home to nearly 4000 alpine, medicinal, carnivorous, and tropical plants 🌷.

Lausanne is also famed for hosting the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, as well as the Olympic Museum. But the old town, with its medieval streets lined with shops and a richly decorated 12th-century Gothic cathedral, will also captivate you 👀. It's perched above the city, just a short distance from the Lake 🏊‍♀️. The 19th-century Palais de Rumine houses the fine arts and science museums ⚖️. Around Lausanne, you can also have fun, whether you choose one of the country's other three cities, namely Geneva, Berne, or Zurich, or if you spend time in the Swiss Jura 🧀. Mountain enthusiasts ⛰️ are of course invited to explore Switzerland, in summer ☀️ and winter ❄️ alike. Skiing and hiking 🥾 are national sports. Who knows? Maybe one day you'll cross paths with Marco Odermatt on the slopes! ⛷️

So, ready to experience something extraordinary in the stunning setting of Lausanne? 🕺 We'll see you at the Lausanne Marathon then! You can be sure that the race won't be your only record, the unforgettable experience you're going to have, will be too! 🏅

4 reasons to join this race

For Lake Geneva 🐟
Lake Geneva is the largest lake in Switzerland and the largest in the Alps... Its shores and landscapes are majestic, with Lausanne enjoying a prime spot! You can easily imagine yourself running along its shores or relaxing there afterwards... Truly inspiring. Many painters have drawn inspiration from it! 🦑
Because there's something for everyone 😌
Walking, Nordic walking, road running: every pace is represented, adding to the charm of this event, which is open to a wide audience 🤩. Bring your whole family and friends along 💞.
Lausanne, a city of culture 📚
Lausanne is known, among other things, for its dynamism and museums 🏛️. Indeed, it is a very student-friendly city (10% of the population) with no less than 25 museums dotting the area, showcasing a history that dates back to Roman times and even earlier... Past and future, a beautiful blend in Lausanne!
A small park? 🏕️
Lausanne is considered one of the greenest cities in Europe! 🌿 There are numerous parks listed, offering a worthy resting spot after your race and its thrills. Beautiful forests are also within the municipal territory, which spans over 41 square kilometers 🌳.

A distance for every taste

  • Sunday, October 26, 2025

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The race will start in two groups from the Place de Milan at 10:15 AM ⌚️, just below the park of the same name 🌳. As you pass by the Olympic park and its museum, you might just get that extra boost of energy... ⚡️ From Pully to Paudex, Lutry, and Cully, you'll swiftly move through all the towns lining the lake. You'll pass by several beaches that might tempt you to dive in 🏖️. In Cully, you'll take a brief tour of the town and make a few zigzags before heading back along the lake. The 20 km mark will be reached in Vevey, where you'll turn around just past the Little Eiffel Port. The return to Lausanne follows the same path, giving you familiar landmarks. Just before the 40th km, the course will veer towards the quay of Ouchy and the port 🚢 for the finish line at Place Bellerive. It's located right next to the Parc Emile-Henri-Jaques Dalcroze, with its beaches... 🏖️ Enjoy the delight!

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  • Sunday, October 26, 2025

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For half-marathon runners 🏃‍♂️, the race will also kick off at Place de Milan, but this time at 8:50 AM, right below the park. You'll head towards the town of Cully for an exceptional city to city run! The course runs along Lake Geneva, one of Europe's most beautiful lakes, and passes through lakeside towns like Pully, Paudex, Lutry...

It's in the village of Cully that you'll make your turnaround, not without having enjoyed the local beauty and charm. The return to Lausanne follows the same route, giving you familiar landmarks. Just before the 40th km, the course veers towards the quai d'Ouchy and the harbor 🚢. Like the marathon runners, the finish line is at Place Bellerive, right next to the Parc Emile-Henri-Jaques Dalcroze and its beaches! 🏁

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  • Sunday, October 26, 2025

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Runners, walkers, and Nordic walkers will all share the same course. We may not move at the same speed, but our passion unites us! ❤️‍🔥 This passion is even more spectacular against the backdrop of the majestic Lake Geneva, which will accompany you throughout your race 🏃. The race will start at Place de Milan. After descending Avenue Denantou, you'll reach the lakeshore and then head towards the town of Pully, located 3 km away.

The turnaround point towards Lausanne will be at Paudex and on the Lavaux road, making for a double city-to-city challenge. Between km 7 and km 8, you'll make a left turn towards the Quai d'Ouchy and its port 🚢. Like the runners of the marathon and half-marathon, the finish line will be at Place Bellerive, next to the Parc Emile-Henri-Jaques Dalcroze and its sandy beaches! 🏁

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

There are several options available for picking up your bib number.

  • On October 8, 2024, in Martigny from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: To avoid any pre-race stress, you can pick up your bib number and your t-shirt at the Mutuel Group headquarters in Martigny. It's essential to indicate this preference during your "online" registration on Datasport + CHF 3.

  • On October 9, 2024, in Geneva from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: To avoid any pre-race stress, you can pick up your bib number and your t-shirt at the Mutuel Group headquarters in Geneva. It's essential to indicate this preference during your "online" registration on Datasport + CHF 3.

  • On October 11, 2024, in Neuchâtel from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: To avoid any pre-race stress, you can pick up your bib number and your t-shirt at the Mutuel Group headquarters in Neuchâtel. It's essential to indicate this preference during your "online" registration on Datasport + CHF 3.

  • On October 11, 2024, in Morges from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: To avoid any pre-race stress, you can pick up your bib number and your t-shirt at the Mutuel Group headquarters in Morges. It's essential to indicate this preference during your "online" registration on Datasport + CHF 3.

You can also pick up your bib number in Lausanne on October 25, 26, 27, 2024. The distribution of bib numbers and t-shirts will take place at the Auguste Piccard Sports Hall – Ch. de Bellerive 36 – Lausanne.

  • Friday, October 25 schedule: 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday, October 26 schedule: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Sunday, October 27 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Start times for the races at Place de Milan in Lausanne on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

  • 8:50 a.m. – Half Marathon
    starts in 7 waves every 4 minutes

  • 10:15 a.m. – Marathon
    starts in two waves

  • 1:55 p.m. – 10 km Race
    starts in 8 waves every 4 minutes

  • Starting at 2:30 p.m. – 10 km Walking
    starts in one wave after the last wave of the 10 km race;

  • Starting at 2:33 p.m. – 10 km Nordic Walking
    starts in one wave

For the Marathon:

  • 0 km – Start at Place de Milan
    water

  • 5 km – Lutry

    water, powerbar

  • 11 km – Treytorrens

    water, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 14 km – Rivaz

    water, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 18 km – Corseaux

    water, powerbar, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 23 km – Corseaux

    water, powerbar, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 26.5 km – Rivaz

    water, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 29 km – Treytorrens

    water, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 32 km – Cully

    water, powerbar, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 36.6 km – Lutry

    water, powerbar

  • 40 km – Olympic Museum
    water and bananas

  • 42 km – Finish at Place Bellerive
    water bottle, powerbar, Focus drink, hot broth, banana, apples, gingerbread, chocolate, sugar + water fountain available

For the Half-Marathon:

  • 0 km – Start at Place de Milan
    water

  • 5 km – Lutry

    water, powerbar

  • 11 km – Cully

    water, powerbar, powergel, bananas, oranges, apricots, grape sugars, and chocolate

  • 15 km – Lutry

    water, powerbar

  • 19 km – Olympic Museum

    water and bananas

  • 21 km – Finish at the Place/esplanade of Bellerive Plage

    water bottle, powerbar, Focus drink, hot broth, banana, apples, gingerbread, chocolate, sugar + water fountain available

For the 10 km, race and Nordic walking:

  • 0 km – Start at Place de Milan
    water

  • 5.3 km – Paudex
    water

  • 8 km – Olympic Museum

    water and bananas

  • 10 km – Finish at Place Bellerive Plage

    water bottle, powerbar, Focus drink, hot broth, banana, apples, gingerbread, chocolate, sugar + water fountain available

Yes:

  • For the marathon, the time limit is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Runners who have not reached approximately 18 km at Corseaux by 12:30 p.m. will be redirected to the return course. At the request of the race officials, they will have to turn back.

  • For the half-marathon, the time limit is 4 hours.

  • For the 10 km, the time limit is 2 hours.

Yes:

  • For the Marathon, 7 target times have been set: 3h / 3h15 / 3h30 / 3h45 / 4h00 / 4h15 / 4h30.

  • For the Half-Marathon, 6 target times have been set: 1h30 / 1h40 / 1h50 / 1h55 / 2h00 / 2h10.

  • For the 10 km, 3 target times have been set: 45min / 50min / 55 min.

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