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StraLugano

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

StraLugano race photo
StraLugano race photo
StraLugano race photo
Lugano
CH
SamuelFerrara · CC BY-SA 4.0SamuelFerrara · CC BY-SA 4.0Franck Arciuolo · CC BY-SA 3.0Alexey M. · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Lugano · 10km · 5km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry Mar 20, 2026 ~ Sep 25, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Sep 30, 2026
StraLugano race photo
SamuelFerrara · CC BY-SA 4.0
StraLugano race photo
SamuelFerrara · CC BY-SA 4.0
StraLugano race photo
Franck Arciuolo · CC BY-SA 3.0
StraLugano race photo
Alexey M. · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About StraLugano — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This running festival takes place along Lake Lugano in Switzerland, and half marathon also serves as the Swiss half marathon championship.

The early ups and downs on the narrow path at Gandria and the steep 4km climb that follows are decisive sections.

Alongside half marathon, the two-day program includes a 10km city run, a 5km Fun Run, and a Monte Brè mountain run.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

StraLugano runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter StraLugano — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the most recent edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry route
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

StraLugano course map and elevation

The 10km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the most recent edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30
START

Seepromenade, Piazza Manzoni, Lugano

Start · Google Maps
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This competition also serves as the Swiss half marathon Championships, and the 21.097km course is recognized by the Swiss Athletics Federation.

The first 5km section passes through Sentiero di Gandria and repeats uphill and downhill, and the next 4km section is a steep uphill section.

The following section is introduced as having a relatively fast flow with no significant difference in elevation.

In addition to the half marathon, several other events will be held, including the 10km city run,

the 5km Fun Run, the mountain course Monte Brè Run, and the relay run.

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the competition and will be held over two days, September 26th and 27th, with half marathon being held on the 27th.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your StraLugano race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the most recent edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Group registration is handled in bulk by the team representative at the pickup location.
The 5km to 21.1km events are held over two days, 9/26 to 9/27.

Palazzo dei Congressi, Piazza Indipendenza 4, Lugano / Saturday pickup also available at the StraLugano Village

Piazza Riforma

Google MapsDirections
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to start

Lugano FFS railway station, Besso district, connected to city center via the Sassellina funicular

StraLugano runs an official 'Event'n'Rail' SBB/FFS discount: Ticino/Moesano residents ride free 2nd class race weekend;

other Swiss travelers get 30% off with a voucher;

Northern Italy travelers get 30% off via Rainbow cross-border tickets.

Codes redeemable only on the FFS website.

Getting to the finish

Same central Lugano area as the start

Road closures

Motorway exit Lugano Süd (no. 50), P+R Fornaci

More details

local bus, Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway, bike/carsharing also mentioned.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is online through the official Datasport platform, and bib is collected on site on race day.

The start time for half marathon is divided into two groups.

Elite runners, including those with times under 1:20 for men and 1:34 for women, start at 9:30 AM;

all other participants start at 10:20 AM.

Times are local to Lugano. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the StraLugano start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

46 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Lugano rental cars (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Lugano Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Meet-and-greet by a local driver, including flight-delay monitoring (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Welcome Pickups

Milan–Venice bus transfer service (Flixbus)

₩9,705

View on Klook

Milan Central Station Luggage Storage Service

₩10,411

View on Klook

Milan Brera Art Gallery & Surrounding Area Tour

₩104,765

View on Klook

Milan Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

₩26,677

View on Klook

Milan Duomo & La Scala Museum Guided Tour (Skip-the-Line Entry)

₩89,218

View on Klook

From Milan: Discover St. Moritz and the Swiss Alps aboard the Bernina Red Train

₩175,921

View on Klook

Lucerne Private City Walking Tour (Including Lake Cruise)

₩761,735

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Lugano with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Lugano.

Total cost and budget for StraLugano

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about StraLugano

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Lugano runners' room

Frequently asked questions about StraLugano

FAQ
When does StraLugano take place?

It takes place on Sun, September 26, 2027 in Lugano, Switzerland.

How much is the StraLugano entry fee?

From CHF 45, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does StraLugano offer?

10K · 5K.

What time does StraLugano start?

The race starts at 09:30.

Where does StraLugano start?

Seepromenade, Piazza Manzoni, Lugano.

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