Start your running season on Lake Maggiore: with city races and courses along the lake, Run The Sun combines the first spring marathon with a mild climate and Mediterranean flair.
The marathon of the Locarnese.
A 42-km journey along the shores of Lake Maggiore, the iconic lakeside promenades and through the heart of the Locarnese, between breathtaking panoramas and nature-based course sections.
Half Marathon
21.4 km
Distance
53 m
Uphill
50 m
Downhill
2027-03-06
From the sports mecca to the lake.
Start at the Centro Sportivo Tenero for 21 km between lake, town and unique views of the Locarnese – all the way to an emotional finish.
10K Running, Walking, Nordic Walking
10.3 km
Distance
45 m
Uphill
44 m
Downhill
2027-03-06
10 km between Ascona and Locarno.
The ideal distance for running or walking and experiencing Ascona and Locarno on a scenic course between lake, town and nature.
5k Grand-Prix Città Vecchia Locarno
2.5 km
Distance
37 m
Uphill
37 m
Downhill
2027-03-06
GP Città Vecchia Locarno between history and challenge.
5 km through the heart of Locarno, between the lanes of the old town and Piazza Grande, with a challenge within the challenge: the feared climb of Via delle Monache!
Kids
2 km
Distance
0 m
Uphill
0 m
Downhill
2027-03-07
Running is fun.
From the youngest children to the U16 category, a loop around Piazza Grande to experience the joy of running in the heart of Locarno.
