The 5 km Sunset Run (previously called City Run) will take place on Saturday at sunset and will allow the participants to run – depending on their level of training – through the streets of Locarno.

This race is dedicated to those who wish to enjoy some quality time outdoors. A race suitable for all – from beginners to professionals – to be run at their own speed, whilst admiring the unforgettable views.

DATe

Saturday
11 October 2025

time

Start time
18:30

place

Piazza Grande
Locarno

The link will be active from 15.03.2025 at 06.00.

Discover our partnership offers

  • CHF 25.- online registration from the date of opening of registrations from 15 March to 30 June 2025 before 23:59
  • CHF 30.- online registration from 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025 before 23:59
  • CHF 35.- online registration from 1 September 2025 to 10 October 2025 before 23:59
  • CHF 40.- for online registration from 11 October until 30 minutes before the race and registration in the race village on 11 October 2025 from 14:00 to 18:00.*
* On-site registration while bibs last.
Material (race starter pack, t-shirt, prizes, etc.) not collected during the days of the event will not be sent to your home address.

 

  • Free transport by public transport from all over Switzerland to Locarno (Swiss Runners Ticket)
  • Race Starter bag
  • T-Shirt in technical fabric
  • Participation diploma downloadable online from the Datasport website
  • Photographic service Foto Garbani (photos are available free of charge after the event on www.fotogarbani.ch)
  • Free admission to the Lido di Locarno on 12 October 2025
  • Personalised bib with your name (for those registered ‘online’ by 5 October 2025)
  • Datasport timekeeping service, Swiss precision timekeeper!
  • Disposable microchip
  • Final refreshment at the finish line
  • Changing rooms and showers (towel and shower equipment not provided)
  • Cloakroom in Piazza Grande at a cost of CHF 2.-
  • Medical service with advanced first aid station at the finish line

The prize-giving ceremony will take place from 19:30 in Piazza Grande.

The first three overall male and female runners to cross the finish line will receive a prize.

Any unclaimed prizes will remain the property of the organiser.

Absolute:
1st place overall M/W: 100 CHF
2nd place overall M/W: 70 CHF
3rd place overall M/W: 50 CHF

Born 2013 onwards.

The “Ascona-Locarno Run 2025” event is organised under the patronage and directives of the Swiss Athletics Federation (Swiss Athletics).

Medical certificates or Federation memberships are not required to take part in the “Ascona-Locarno Run 2025” races; however, by registering to take part, each participant declares to be in “good physical health, to be eligible to take part in a running race, and to have medical confirmation of this”. In any case, the organisers of the “Ascona-Locarno Run” accept no liability.

For further information, please consult page Rules and Regulations.

The route – 3 laps of 1,7 km