School run 1 km / 3.25 km

The U10–U12 run a distance of 1 km, while the U14–U16 run a distance of 3.25 km (1½ laps). The race starts in sectors, each with its own starting signal. Timing is carried out by Datasport in real time.

Award ceremony: Immediately after crossing the finish line on the market square. The top 3 in each category will be awarded. No prizes will be sent by post – please attend the award ceremony in person.

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.–4:00 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.
• Finish line: For pupils aged U10 to U16, a symbol (STAR or FIR TREE) is printed on their race bib to indicate the designated finish line. Parents can collect their children there after they have crossed the finish line.
• Medal: Return of the medal.
• 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.

Participants in categories U10 to U16 will be divided into six starting sectors. Allocation is based on colour-coded sectors (1–6) shown on the race number.
The start will take place sector by sector, with a separate starting signal for each sector. Timing will be carried out by Datasport in real time.

The finish line is located on the market square. After the race, all children will receive a medal. This year, children can also look forward to the same finisher's gift as the adults – a special extra to mark our new look!

For pupils aged 10 to 16, a symbol (STAR or FIR TREE) is printed on their race number to indicate the designated finish area. Parents can collect their children there after they have crossed the finish line. The Family Point serves as a central meeting point for parents looking for their children after the race.

The announcement of the rankings will also take place on the market square immediately after the race. The first three in each category will be awarded and must attend the award ceremony themselves. Prizes will not be sent by post.

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

The TNW ticket will be:

• by post together with the starting documents (only to addresses within Switzerland), and
• by email approximately one week before the race as a digital ticket from Datasport. (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 list and rankings are provided by our timekeeper Datasport. You can find your registered category and the current rankings 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 on 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 storage area near 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.