Maloja Lake Run 2026 - a lap of Lake Sils
On 13 September 2026, the Maloja Lake Run sends runners along the lakes and forest paths of the Upper Engadin. It is an approachable race for all levels, and Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, is a short distance from the route in Sils Maria.
The event
The course runs from Maloja around Lake Sils, taking in lakesides, forest trails and alpine meadows, with the finish back at the Atelier Segantini in Maloja. You can enter on your own or share the distance with a partner in the relay format. With gentle scenery rather than punishing climbs, it suits first-time racers as much as seasoned runners. The 2026 race is the fifth edition.
Where to stay near the start
Sils Maria sits close to the route, so a night at the hotel and a hearty breakfast leave you well placed for the start. After the finish, the salt water spa is an easy way to recover.
Practical information
Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Start and finish: Maloja
Distance: around 16 km around Lake Sils, solo or two-person relay
Registration: maloja-seelauf.ch
Plan your stay
Make Hotel Schweizerhof your base for the run and stay on to enjoy the early-autumn Engadin. Come and run by the lakes with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of course does the Maloja Lake Run follow?
The course starts in Maloja and loops around Lake Sils over roughly 16 km. It takes in lakesides, forest trails and alpine meadows, with gentle scenery rather than punishing climbs. The finish is back at the Atelier Segantini in Maloja.
When is the Maloja Lake Run held?
The race takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026. The 2026 running is the fifth edition of the event. Mid September brings the early-autumn Engadin, so a race entry pairs naturally with a few extra days in the valley.
I have never entered a race before. Is the Maloja Lake Run suitable for me?
Yes, the run is an approachable race for all levels. The gentle profile suits first-time racers as much as seasoned runners. If the full distance feels too far, you can share it with a partner in the two-person relay format.
How do I register, and how do I get to the start in Maloja from Sils Maria?
Registration runs through the official Maloja Lake Run website. Maloja is a short ride up the valley from Sils Maria on the Engadin bus. The free local bus stop is 100 m from Hotel Schweizerhof, so reaching the start on race morning is straightforward.
Why stay at Hotel Schweizerhof for the run?
Sils Maria sits close to the route, so a night at the hotel and a hearty breakfast leave you well placed for the start. The Schweizerhof is a certified Swiss Running Hotel in the village centre, minutes from Lake Sils. After the race, dinner at the Arvenstube or Restaurant Vuolp d'Or closes the day, and the early-autumn Engadin rewards staying on.