Family run 1 km

Adults and children complete the 1 km course together. The race starts in waves. Times and finish times are recorded, but the results list is alphabetical – without rankings.

Race numbers are sent by post exclusively to addresses in Switzerland. Each race number is mailed individually.

Participants with an address outside Switzerland must collect their race number on the day of the event at the race number distribution point on Münsterplatz (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.).

Important: The participant's surname must be clearly displayed on the letterbox. If the race number is to be delivered to another person, the addition c/o (care of) must be provided during registration.
If a race number cannot be delivered, does not arrive in time or is returned to the organiser, it will also be available for collection at the race number distribution point. Upon presentation of the registration confirmation, a replacement race number will be issued free of charge if required.

What is noted on the race bib?

• Name, category, year and start time: Personal details are clearly printed.
• Starting sector: Indicates the area in which you must line up at the start.
• Medal (optional): If selected during registration, this will be noted on the race bib.
• Emergency information: Personal details (e.g. emergency contact, medical information) can be added by hand on the back of the race bib.
• Timekeeping: The transponder for timekeeping is permanently attached to the race bib and must not be removed or tampered with.

No on-site registrations are possible.

Online registration closes on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Important notice:
Online registration may close earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.

Sectors 1–6 are available to participants in the family run (adults and children born in 2022 and earlier). The start time is 4:00 p.m. and will take place in waves. Timing will be carried out by Datasport in real time.

The finish line is located on the market square. After the run, all children will receive a medal (optional for adults). Adults will receive a souvenir gift at the finish line. This year, as a special exception, children will also receive a souvenir gift – as a little extra to celebrate our new look!

The Family Point serves as a central meeting point for parents looking for their children after the run.

The family run focuses on the shared experience of running together – there is no award ceremony and no rankings.

The Municipality of Basel is offering all participants in the Basel City Run a free public transport ticket for the North-Western Switzerland Transport Network (TNW).

The ticket is valid on Saturday, 21 November 2026 on all TNW routes (including SBB 2nd class) – for the journey to and from the run.

The TNW ticket will be:

• sent by post together with the starting documents (only to addresses within Switzerland), and
• by email as a digital ticket from Datasport around one week before the race. (Please also check your spam folder!)

A big thank you to the civic community for this environmentally friendly commitment!

An optional protection for the paid entry fee can be added during registration via Datasport. If a participant is unable to start, for example due to illness or accident, the protected participant will receive a refund of the paid entry fee in the form of a voucher from Datasport upon presentation of a medical certificate. The terms and conditions of the Startsafe Refund Service apply.

The start and ranking list is provided by our timekeeper Datasport. You can find your registered category and the current ranking list at the following link.

A personal finisher's certificate is also available for download there under your name.

Timekeeping is provided by Datasport AG using state-of-the-art real-time transponder technology.

Real Time

This technology accurately records the actual time taken by each participant. When crossing special measuring mats, the transponder on the race bib automatically sends a signal that electronically records the time.

Start and end of timekeeping

Timekeeping starts when the start line is crossed – this must be done within two minutes of the official start signal. Participants must start in the sector assigned to their category.

During the race, an intermediate time is recorded at each lap. Timekeeping ends when the finish line is crossed.

Transponder

The transponder is permanently attached to the race bib by Datasport and must not be removed or tampered with.

It is not permitted to use your own transponder – in particular, so-called master chips do not work.

Centrally located cloakrooms are available in the immediate vicinity of the start and finish areas:

• Ladies and gentlemen:
  Leonhard Gymnasium, entrance Leonhardstrasse
  (see event schedule)

The cloakrooms will be open on the day of the event from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Shower facilities are also available at the changing rooms.

There are no parking facilities available in the cloakroom area or along the running route. We recommend travelling by public transport. Alternatively, you can use the Basel parking guidance system.

Valuables can be deposited free of charge in the valuables deposit at the cloakrooms and collected again by 10 p.m. at the latest upon presentation of your race number. The organiser accepts no liability for theft. If you have any questions about lost items, please contact info@baslerstadtlauf.ch.