Half marathons in Ticino

The Ticino half marathon takes place between two lakes, two atmospheres and two seasons of light 🌴. For a half marathon in Ticino, the canton offers courses along the water, beneath palm trees, with the mountains as a backdrop. Each event offers a different atmosphere, urban in Lugano, more relaxed between Ascona and Locarno.

The terrain remains fast, with lovely promenades along Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore. The mild climate, with more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year ☀️, allows you to train almost all year round. Autumn offers ideal temperatures, with cool mornings and afternoons that are still warm. The hills around Lugano add elevation to your training, while the Ticino waterfronts are perfect for tempo sessions. A long Sunday morning run by the water, followed by a coffee on a terrace, sums up the spirit of the canton well. A plan of eight to ten weeks is generally enough to approach a half marathon with confidence.

The Ticino half marathon calendar includes two events. In September, the StraLugano, whose name directly evokes the Lugano half marathon, takes over the heart of the city. In October, the Ascona Locarno Run extends the season along Lake Maggiore 🍂. The neighboring half marathons in Switzerland and half marathons in Graubünden complete the choice for the rest of the year. Two half marathons in two months let you aim for a first time, then confirm or improve it.

Locarno hosts its film festival every summer, but its main square looks like an immense natural film set 🎬. Runners add a sporty touch there, in a setting that can easily rival the cinema 😄. Everyone will find their half marathon according to their level and current form, from a first 21 km to a personal best, with an ice cream at the finish to celebrate 🍦.