Running races in the canton of Solothurn

Nestled between Biel/Bienne and Aargau, the canton of Solothurn brings together three towns with very distinct characters in a small area. Solothurn, the capital, displays its Baroque facades along the Aare. Olten, the country's railway hub, is less than an hour by train from most major Swiss cities 🚆. Finally, Grenchen lives to the rhythm of watchmaking at the foot of the Grenchenberg.

For a run in the canton of Solothurn, the Aare embankments form a natural track, flat and shaded. The riverbanks link Solothurn to Biel/Bienne for long outings, while the hills of the Wasseramt trace out more undulating loops. The temperate climate of the Plateau allows you to run almost all year round, with a special mention for spring and its blossoming orchards 🌸. In winter, mist often settles in early in the morning, but all it takes is a climb up the Weissenstein to find the sun again.

The Solothurn running race calendar is still being built on Finishers, and the neighboring areas already offer some great events. Very close to Grenchen, Les Courses de Bienne bring together runners of all levels in June, with their legendary 100 km night run 🌙. In Aarau, the Aare Lauf / Aare Trail follows the same river in early summer. In Burgdorf, the Herbstlauf Burgdorf closes the season in October. To widen your search, check out the running races in the canton of Bern, those of the canton of Aargau or the Running races in Switzerland page.

Solothurn is also told through its traditions. At the end of winter, the Fasnacht opens with the Chesslete, a noisy procession in the early morning where everyone parades in a white nightgown 😄. In spring, the Literary Days fill the cafés with readers from all over Switzerland. Whether it's an urban run or a nature outing, choose the route that suits your mood of the moment 🏃.