Half marathons in the canton of Basel-Stadt

Set on the bend of the Rhine, where the river turns north, Basel takes up almost the entire canton of Basel-Stadt. Riehen and Bettingen complete this small territory, nestled against the hills of the Baden region. The historic center, with its colorful houses and its red town hall, can be crossed on foot in a few minutes 🏛️. Everywhere, water guides your steps, between the river, fountains and small canals. The cobbled streets of the Spalenberg climb gently toward the old city gate, a lovely detour for morning jogs.

For a half marathon in the canton of Basel-Stadt, the banks of the Rhine offer a flat, fast terrain, perfect for working on your specific race pace. A loop between the Mittlere Brücke and the Dreirosenbrücke lets you test your rhythm on a varied course, between cobblestones and asphalt. The banks of the Birs and the Lange Erlen park are ideal for recovery jogs, sheltered under tall trees. In spring as in autumn, the mild weather of the Rhine plain favors fast times 🍂.

The Finishers half marathon calendar offers several options around Basel. The 3 Countries Race (3 Laenderlauf) crosses three countries on May 16, 2027 🌍. The 3rd Basel national race follows closely, on May 23, 2027. In Muttenz, the Muttenz Marathon also welcomes half marathon fans on April 22, 2027. For more ideas, check out the half marathons in Switzerland or the half marathons in the canton of Basel-Landschaft.

With around forty museums, Basel can also be visited as active recovery 🖼️. On Sunday, a dip in the Rhine refreshes your legs after a well-run 21 km. Whether it's your first half or a new personal best, the city of three borders is waiting for you at the start line 😃. The city also welcomes many cross-border runners, coming from Saint-Louis or Lörrach, which gives the packs a very international atmosphere.