Running Races in the Canton of Basel-Stadt

Split in two by the Rhine, Basel has two faces: Grossbasel, with its red sandstone Basel Minster, and the more festive Kleinbasel. The canton of Basel-Stadt is completed by Riehen and Bettingen, nestled against the German border. Together they form a small, very dense territory where runners pass museums, bridges and terraces 🏙️.

For a running race in the canton of Basel-Stadt, the Rheinweg serves as the runners' main boulevard. The bridges make it possible to map out loops of all sizes, from the Mittlere Brücke to the Wettsteinbrücke. The Lange Erlen park and the gardens of the Beyeler Foundation in Riehen bring a good dose of greenery. The mild climate of the Rhine plain allows you to run almost all year round, with a clear preference for spring 🌷. On summer evenings, the riverbanks turn into an open-air running track.

The Finishers running race calendar puts Basel in the spotlight in spring. The Three Countries Race (3 Laenderlauf) takes runners through Switzerland, France and Germany on May 16, 2027 🌍. One week later, the 3rd Basel national race brings the city to life on May 23, 2027. Right nearby, the Muttenz Marathon opens the season on April 22, 2027. To broaden your search, check out the running races in Switzerland or the running races in the canton of Basel-Landschaft.

Basel is the hometown of Roger Federer, and the Rhine city has never hidden its pride 🎾. After the effort, a few Läckerli or a coffee by the water are part of the ritual. The bravest even finish with a swim in the Rhine, the best recovery there is in summer. From the 5 km discovery run to the marathon, choose your distance and join the Basel crowd on the starting line 🏃.