StraLugano Swiss City Run
StraLugano is a city running event in the centre of Lugano. In 2024 it takes place for the 18th time. The running course is an exciting one, overlooking the lake, known as Lake Lugano (Lago di Lugano) and taking in many of the slopes of the scenic Italian-speaking city in Canton Ticino.
StraLugano race categories
There's a race to suit everyone at this event, from kids to dedicated marathon-runners:
- Half Marathon
- Relay Run
- 10km City Run
- 5km Fun Run
- Kids Run
- Monte Bre Vertical Race
- StraCombinata
- 4Charity
StraLugano 2024 race timetable
Here are the kick-off times of each of the different races:
- 5km Fun Run: 4.45pm on Saturday
- 10km City Run: 6.15pm on Saturday
- Monte Bre Vertical Race: 9.30am on Sunday
- Half Marathon and Relay Run: 10am on Sunday
- 4Charity: 1.45pm on Sunday
- Kids Run: 3pm on Sunday
Attend or participate in StraLugano
For spectators, it's free to view the race. Year after year, StraLugano proves to be a fun day out for families, students and expats working in Lugano.
For participants, registration is open on the StraLugano website. Collect your race bib with your number on it at the Palazzo dei Congressi on Piazza Indipendenza. With the Swiss Runners Ticket, public transportation in the city of Lugano is free for the duration of the event.