Swiss City Marathon Luzern 2026 - Live Stream
View the live stream, results, entry lists and race day schedule for the 2026 Swiss City Marathon Luzern.
The 2026 SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne takes place on Sunday, October 25, bringing runners to the heart of Switzerland for a scenic race alongside Lake Lucerne and through the city’s historic streets. Hosting the Swiss Marathon Championships, the event features a single-lap marathon course extending to Alpnachstad before returning to the finish at the Swiss Museum of Transport. A half marathon, 10 km races and children’s events complete the programme, with live music and enthusiastic spectators creating a lively atmosphere along the routes.
How to Watch
The entire event will be streamed live for free on YouTube, with the live coverage starting at 8:20 am Central European Time (GMT +2).
Race Day Schedule:
| Race | First start | Further waves |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 08:25 — Elite field | 08:26–08:38 |
| CityRun / CharityRun 10 km | 08:58 — Elite field | 09:00–09:15 |
| Half marathon | 09:58 — Elite field | Every 10 minutes, 10:00–11:50 |
Marathon course:
The 42.195 km race uses the single-lap course introduced in 2025, with a turnaround at Alpnachstad. It follows Lake Lucerne around the Horw peninsula, continues through Hergiswil and along Lake Alpnach, then returns towards Lucerne. Highlights include the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, the FC Luzern stadium area, the KKL Culture and Congress Centre and the Old Town. The officially measured course has approximately 175 metres of ascent and descent.
