“Run to your own rhythm.” is our 2026 motto. Discover its meaning and Basel’s connection to it.
Keep Right – Overtake on the Left
Please run on the right side as much as possible during the race so that faster runners can safely overtake on the left.
Procedure for the Award Ceremony
The top three proceed independently to the award ceremony. Screens and the event speaker announce the leaders.
New Start Times 2026
To ensure a great race experience as participation grows, the Basel City Run start times have been optimized for a better distribution of runners along the course.
Run to your own rhythm.
“Run to your own rhythm.” is our 2026 running motto. What’s behind it – and what does Basel have to do with its own rhythm? Discover the story behind our motto.
