General information

The rules for running the event are set out in the GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Registrations and starting lists

Registration opens March 20, 2026
Registration link: https://onreg.datasport.com/stralugano-2026

Registration deadline, bib collection, and late registration (5Km FunRun, 10Km CityRun, 21Km Half Marathon and 21Km HM RelayRun, Monte Brè Run and StraCombinata)

Online: until Sunday, September 13, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) at the normal rate. From Monday, September 14, 2026, until Friday, September 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) with a surcharge.
On site: Saturday, September 26, 2026, and Sunday, September 27, 2026, up to one hour before the race, while bibs are still available (with surcharge).
Race number collection: Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano (Piazza Indipendenza 4, 6900 Lugano)
– Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
– Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

IMPORTANT
The “Finisher Prize” T-shirt included in the race packet is guaranteed in the selected size for all registrations made by July 15, 2026.
For registrations made after 15 July 2026, T-shirts will be available while stocks last, subject to the sizes remaining.
When registering, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your size, as measurements may differ significantly from standard sizes. No complaints resulting from an incorrect size selection will be accepted.

Registration deadline, bib collection, and late registration (KidsRun)

Online: until Friday, September 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) without surcharge.
On site: Saturday, September 26, 2026, and Sunday, September 27, 2026, until 1:30 p.m. without surcharge, while race numbers last.
Race number collection: StraLugano Village, Piazza Riforma, Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT
The “Finisher Prize” T-shirt included in the race packet is guaranteed in the selected size for all registrations made by July 15, 2026.
For registrations made after 15 July 2026, T-shirts will be available while stocks last, subject to the sizes remaining.
When registering, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your size, as measurements may differ significantly from standard sizes. No complaints resulting from an incorrect size selection will be accepted.
» Size Chart

Registration deadline and late registration (Run4Charity)

Online: until Friday, September 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) without surcharge.
On site: Villaggio StraLugano, Piazza Riforma, Saturday, September 26, 2026 without surcharge.

Swiss Half Marathon Championship

» Swiss Athletics and SwissRunning Swiss Championship Regulations (in German language)

See → Races → 21 km Half Marathon

The form must be submitted to the Swiss Athletics Secretariat at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Refreshments

21Km Half Marathon
  • Aid stations:
    Km 5.3 (Indoor Swimming Pool)
    Km 10.9 (P.zza Indipendenza)
    Km 15.08 (Indoor Swimming Pool)
  • Sponge stations:
    Km 1.9 (Viale Cassarate, incrocio Via Canonica)
    Km 8.5 (Parco Belvedere LAC)
    Km 12.5 (Viale Cassarate, incrocio Via Canonica)
    Km 19.8 (Parco Belvedere LAC)
  • Personal refreshments:
    It must be handed in at the start area on Sunday morning by 09:00 (for the first start) or by 09:50 (for the second start), indicating the bib number. It must be placed in the box corresponding to the kilometre where it is to be made available.
10km CityRun
  • Aid station:
    Km 4.8 (Indoor Swimming Pool)
  • Sponge station:
    Km 7.9 (Parco Belvedere LAC)
Monte Brè Run
  • Aid and sponge station:
    Km 7

Time limits

  • 21Km Half Marathon e 21Km HM RelayRun
    time limit of 2h30’
  • 10km CityRun
    time limit of 1h45’
  • Monte Brè Run
    time limit of 2h30’
  • 5Km FunRun
    time limit of 0h50'
More details in point 15. of the General conditions of participation.

Starting grids

We kindly ask everyone to respect their position on the starting grid.
Entries made from 21 September 2026 onwards will be included in subsequent grids.

Dressing rooms / showers / luggage room (without surveillance)

For all races except Run4Charity and KidsRun
– Liceo cantonale di Lugano 1 (Viale Carlo Cattaneo 4, 6900 Lugano)
Participants of the Monte Brè Challenge Race have the possibility to have their rucksacks delivered to the summit of Monte Brè. (Van in the starting area).

Valuables depot (guarded)

For all races except FAMIGROS, Run4Charity and KidsRun
– Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano (Piazza Indipendenza 4, 6900 Lugano)
We do not accept backpacks (or big items), only small personal belongings (keys, phone, purse).

Prizes

  • 21Km Half Marathon
    cup for the top 3 overall male and female finishers
    cup to the first 3 of each category male and female
  • 21Km Half Marathon SWISS CHAMPIONSHIP
    award ceremony held by Swiss Athletics
  • 21Km HM Relay
     cup to the first 3 teams in each category
  • 10km CityRun and 5Km FunRun
    cup to the first 3 of each category male and female
  • 10Km CityRun Squadre
     cup to the winning and largest group
  • Monte Brè Run
    cup for the top 5 overall male and female finishers
  • Combinata
    cup for the top 3 overall male and female finishers
  • KidsRun
    cup to the first 3 in each category (excluding U6)
Prizes not collected are the property of the organiser and are not sent home.

» Prize money 2026
CATEGORY CASH PRIZES ARE NOT CUMULATIVE WITH THOSE OF THE OVERALL RANKING.

Pasta-Party

Thanks to the support of Migros, a "Pasta Party" will be offered in the tent on Piazza Rezzonico.
– Saturday from 7:00 p.m.
– Sunday from 12:15 p.m.
Offer reserved for participants in the time trial races (Charity and Famigros excluded). Vouchers can be purchased directly on site.