10 km Races in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft

Separated from the city of Basel in 1833, the canton of Basel-Landschaft has kept a strong rural identity. Its orchards, villages and forests surround more urban municipalities such as Muttenz or Pratteln, on the banks of the Rhine. The capital, Liestal, has a lovely old town, with its high gate and its painted town hall 🎨. Further south, the Ergolz valley winds its way into the Jura.

For a 10 km race in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, there is no shortage of flat terrain. The banks of the Birs and the Rhine let you work on speed on fast, smooth courses. The farm tracks around Liestal offer straight stretches that are ideal for interval sessions. To mix things up, the Wartenberg hills in Muttenz add a few well-placed climbs. The region's mild climate allows you to run all year round, with particularly bright autumns 🍁. In the morning, the mist drifting over the orchards gives your runs an almost magical atmosphere.

The Finishers 10 km race calendar gives pride of place to Muttenz. The Muttenzer Herbstlauf brings the town to life on October 24, 2027 🏃. In spring, the Muttenz Marathon also offers a short format on April 22, 2027. In the neighboring city, the 3 Countries Race (3 Laenderlauf) crosses three borders on May 16, 2027. To widen your search, check out the 10 km races in Switzerland or the 10 km races in the canton of Basel-Stadt.

In Liestal, the Chienbäse lights up the old town every winter with its flaming carts 🔥. A breathtaking spectacle, to be experienced at least once. For fun or for a time, a 10 km awaits you in the Baselbiet 💨. And for recovery, nothing beats a stroll through the blossoming orchards.