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StraLugano

Name: StraLugano 2024 - Official Video
Uploaded: 2024-10-02
Description: 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

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 316 days: Sep 26, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Lugano · 21.1km · 10km · 5km
Entry fee: CHF 45From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Sep 26, 2027 · Soon

2026

2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry Mar 20, 2026 ~ Sep 25, 2026 · Entry fee CHF 45 · Start 10:20

Official website ↗D-day as of Nov 14, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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.

Full recap
StraLugano 2026 · Full recap
View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

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 2026 edition

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

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30

START

Seepromenade, Piazza Manzoni, Lugano

Start · Google Maps

The race also serves as the Swiss half marathon Championships, and the 21.097km course is certified by Swiss Athletics.

The first 5km follow the Sentiero di Gandria with repeated ups and downs, and the next 4km are a steep climb.

After that, the course is described as fast-flowing, without major elevation changes.

Alongside the half marathon, the program includes a 10km city run, a 5km Fun Run, the Monte Brè Run mountain course,

and a relay run. 2026 marks the race's 20th anniversary, with events spread over two days, September 26–27;

half marathon takes place on the 27th.

Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (60°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Hotels1.2km from the start · ★9.4

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

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, Sep 26 to Sep 27.

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

Piazza Riforma

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startLugano FFS railway station, Besso district, connected to city center via the Sassellina funicular
Getting to the finishSame central Lugano area as the start

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the 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.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same central Lugano area as the start

Map

Road closures

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

Start shuttle

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.

Luganodante - We Like You

Hotel · 271m · 4-minute walk

9.3/10(1768)

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Riviera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Spa Admission Ticket

₩104,594

StraLugano

About StraLugano — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

StraLugano runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

Full recap

How to enter StraLugano — registration routes

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

StraLugano course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

Seepromenade, Piazza Manzoni, Lugano

Participant benefits

Where and when to collect your StraLugano race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Bib pickup

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

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

Road closures

Start shuttle

From race morning to after the finish.

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

Luganodante - We Like You

Riviera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Spa Admission Ticket

Lugano Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with A Local

From Milan: Private Boat to Como, Bellagio & Lugano Day Trip

Hotel Federale Lugano

QC Terme Spa in Milan

Taste my Lugano: Self-Guided Food Tour

Hotels near the StraLugano start line in Lugano

Hotels that make race morning easy

Luganodante - We Like You

Hotel Federale Lugano

Walter Au Lac

Hotel Gabbani

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Hotel San Carlo

Tours and activities around the StraLugano in Lugano

Time for you, before and after the finish

Riviera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Spa Admission Ticket

QC Terme Spa in Milan

Milan: De Montel - Terme Milano Full-Day Ticket

QC Terme Milano Spa Admission Ticket

Milan: De Montel Spa Admission Ticket

Lugano: Boat Rental: Self-Driving – Lake Lugano (Up to 7 People)

Lake Lugano: 1-hour Boat Rental

Milan: Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper Guided Tour

Lugano rental cars (Qeeq)

Lugano Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Milan–Venice bus transfer service (Flixbus)

Milan Central Station Luggage Storage Service

Milan Serravalle Designer Outlet Shopping Tour (Transfers Included)

Milan Car Rental (AutoEurope)

Milan Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Milan Museum Admission Ticket

San Siro Stadium Ticket in Milan

AC Milan Match Ticket (San Siro Stadium)

Branca Tower Ticket in Milan

Sforza Castle Admission Ticket in Milan

Milan Brera Art Gallery & Surrounding Area Tour

Milan Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

Lugano Self Guided Bike Tour with Optional Bike Rental

Zoo al Maglio: 1-Day Ticket for the Jungle of Ticino

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

From Milan: St. Moritz & Alps Day Trip by Bernina Red Train

From Milan: Bernina Train, Swiss Alps & St. Moritz Day Trip

From Milan to the Swiss Alps: Bernina Red Train & St. Moritz

Milan Highlights E-Bike Tour

Dining experience with cooking demo in Stresa

McArthurGlen Serravalle Outlet Store Voucher

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with Monte Brè and Gandria

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with Funicular Ride

Milan Nighttime Walking Tour

Milan’s Best Hidden Gems: Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.