Ascona-Locarno Run
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Race Day
52–64°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
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The Lowdown
The Ascona-Locarno Run is an annual multi-distance running weekend held each October on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Ticino, Switzerland, organized by Ass. Ascona-Locarno Run since 2014. The 11th edition runs October 10-11, 2026, with a Kids Run and 5 km Sunset Run on Saturday evening and the 10 km Walking & Nordic Walking, 10 km Run, and 21 km Half Marathon on Sunday morning, all starting and finishing at Piazza Grande in Locarno. The half marathon course, certified and internationally homologated by Swiss Athletics, heads out from Piazza Grande past the Castello Visconteo and over the Maggia river bridge to Piazza di Ascona and the Moscia area, then returns along the Ascona lakefront past the Golf Patriziale and the Porto Comunale, back through the Maggia river banks and the Muralto lakefront. Registration includes a technical t-shirt, finisher medal, pasta party, and free admission to the Lido lakeside baths. The 2025 "Golden Edition" (10th) drew a record of roughly 3,400 registrants across all distances, with the 21 km field hosting that year's Swiss Half Marathon Championships. For 2026, organizers announced that, due to rising costs, free train travel is no longer included with race registration.
Questions about the Ascona-Locarno Run 2026
When is the Ascona-Locarno Run 2026?
This edition ran on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.
Where is the Ascona-Locarno Run?
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland.
What is the Ascona-Locarno Run elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Ascona-Locarno Run course like?
It passes Piazza Grande, Locarno (start/finish), Castello Visconteo and Maggia river bridge.
What is the weather like at the Ascona-Locarno Run?
Race-day temperatures are usually 11–18 °C (52–64 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Ascona-Locarno Run have?
3,400 participants. Medium-sized race.
Where are the Ascona-Locarno Run results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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