Trail Running Road Running Nordic Walking

Aare Lauf / Aare Trail

Trail Running and Road Running covering 10 km to 50.6 km in Aarau (Canton of Aargau, Switzerland)

Location

Aarau, Canton of Aargau, SwitzerlandShow on map(47.3925° N, 8.0442° E)

Date & StatusJune 13, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +1,316 m

Aare Lauf / Aare Trail is an endurance sporting event in Aarau, Canton of Aargau, CH focused on Trail Running, Road Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include Relay, Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 50k (50.6 km, +1,316 m D+), Trail 30.6 km (30.6 km, +796 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), Two-person relay half marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Nordic Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 13, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aare-halbmarathon.ch).

Official website

Aare Lauf / Aare Trail in Aarau (Work: "Dreigestirn Schweiz", Photo: Nature act, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Dreigestirn Schweiz" · Photo: **Nature act** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Relay Nature & Off-Road Forest

Races & distances (6)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 50k	Trail Running	50.6 km	+1,316 m	540 m - 1,093 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 30.6 km	Trail Running	30.6 km	+796 m	543 m - 877 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+190 m	546 m - 626 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Two-person relay half marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+190 m	549 m - 629 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	552 m - 571 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Nordic Walking 10 km	Nordic Walking	10 km	+45 m	540 m - 559 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

50.6 km

Elevation gain

+1,316 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,316 m D-

Altitude range

540 m - 1,093 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

50.6 km+1,316 m D+Peak 1,093 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 540 m to 1,093 m above sea level (+1,316 m D+, -1,316 m D-)

Peak: 1,093 m·at 17.8 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Aare Lauf / Aare Trail take place?

Aare Lauf / Aare Trail takes place in Aarau, Canton of Aargau, CH (start area at coordinates 47.3925° N, 8.0442° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 13, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Aare Lauf / Aare Trail?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 50k (50.6 km, +1,316 m D+), Trail 30.6 km (30.6 km, +796 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), Two-person relay half marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Nordic Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Aare Lauf / Aare Trail?

The main competition (Trail 50k over 50.6 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,316 m of elevation gain and -1,316 m of elevation loss, ranging between 540 m and 1,093 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Aare Lauf / Aare Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aare-halbmarathon.ch).