Basel City Run

Road Running covering 5.5 km to 7.5 km with up to 80 m D+ in Basel (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

Location

Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, SwitzerlandShow on map(47.5562° N, 7.5906° E)

Date & StatusNovember 21, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +80 m

Basel City Run is an endurance sporting event in Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, CH focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Festive.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including City Run 7.5 km (7.5 km, +80 m D+), and City Run 5.5 km (5.5 km, +60 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 21, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (stadtlauf.ch).

Official website

Basel City Run in Basel (Work: "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August" · Photo: **Ximonic (Simo Räsänen)** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Festive

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
City Run 7.5 km	Road Running	7.5 km	+80 m	232 m - 266 m	Loop course	Route & profile
City Run 5.5 km	Road Running	5.5 km	+60 m	235 m - 260 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

7.5 km

Elevation gain

+80 m D+

Elevation loss

-80 m D-

Altitude range

232 m - 266 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.1 % / 3.8 %

Course format

Loop course

7.5 km+80 m D+Peak 266 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 232 m to 266 m above sea level (+80 m D+, -80 m D-)

Peak: 266 m·at 4.1 km·Ø 2.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Basel City Run take place?

Basel City Run takes place in Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, CH (start area at coordinates 47.5562° N, 7.5906° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 21, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Basel City Run?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including City Run 7.5 km (7.5 km, +80 m D+), and City Run 5.5 km (5.5 km, +60 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Basel City Run?

The main competition (City Run 7.5 km over 7.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +80 m of elevation gain and -80 m of elevation loss, ranging between 232 m and 266 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 Basel City Run?

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