Aargau Halbmarathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
34–50°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Challenging elevation · Net elevation change +33 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Aargau Halbmarathon is an annual half marathon (21.1 km) held each March in Aarau, the capital of Switzerland's Aargau canton, organized with Golazo and benefiting the children's charity Stiftung Joël Kinderspitex. The 2027 edition, the race's 7th, is scheduled for March 7, 2027, with the half marathon and 3-person relay team category starting at 10:00 and a shorter 6 km run following shortly after. Since 2026 the start and finish sit at the Aarau horse racing track (Pferderennbahn Schachen), offering runners generous space to gather, celebrate, and enjoy finisher food. The hilly, scenic course is not built for fast times: it climbs from Aarauer Schachen through the town's old quarter ("city of beautiful gables"), past Brügglifeld stadium to Suhr, follows the Suhre river through Unterentfelden, tackles the Suhrerchopf stairs and the race's highest point at Ischlag, passes Wildpark Roggenhausen, then descends along the Aare River back to the finish. At the 2026 running, Gian-Andri Baumann (SSL Express) defended his title and set a new course record of 1:09:28, while Olivia Guyer won the women's race in 1:27:30 among 1,508 finishers. Every registered runner receives free round-trip public transport to Aarau through partnerships with RailAway, A-Welle and ZVV.
Questions about the Aargau Halbmarathon 2027
When is the Aargau Halbmarathon 2027?
Sunday, March 7, 2027.
Where is the Aargau Halbmarathon?
Aarau, Aargau, Switzerland.
What time does the Aargau Halbmarathon start?
The race starts at 10:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Aargau Halbmarathon 2027?
Registration is open. May 1, 2026: Registration Opens. Ways in: Online registration via GoActive; Limited on-site late registration during bib pickup (Saturday 3–5pm, Sunday 7:30–9:30am), subject to availability.
How much does the Aargau Halbmarathon 2027 cost?
Half Marathon (Individual): CHF 69. 6 km Run (Individual): CHF 37. Half Marathon Relay Team (3 runners): CHF 159.
What is the Aargau Halbmarathon elevation gain?
260 m (853 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +10 m (33 ft). Challenging elevation.
What is the Aargau Halbmarathon course like?
It passes Aarau Altstadt (Old Town, "city of beautiful gables"), Brügglifeld stadium and Suhre river through Unterentfelden.
What is the weather like at the Aargau Halbmarathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 1–10 °C (34–50 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Aargau Halbmarathon have?
1,500 participants. Medium-sized race.
Where are the Aargau Halbmarathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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