Basel’s annual Stadtlauf (city run) will be taking place once again before the official opening of the Christmas season, this year on November 21. Anyone who likes running—whether young or old—should head for the wonderfully illuminated city center.
While this 43rd edition will once again host a Family Run, this year's spots have already been fully booked, so no further registration is possible.
Spots for all other race categories are also filling up fast, so if you would like to participate, register as soon as possible! Like every year, there will also be races for all age categories, from children ages 7 to seniors ages 70+. Distances vary by age group, from 1.0 km for the youngest kids to 5.5 km for adults. All races start at Münsterplatz, with the youngest beginning at 17:30 and the oldest men at 20:30. (check the “Kategorien und Startzeiten” for your age category under “Stadtlauf”). The start schedule as well as the intervals between selected start groups have been optimized this year to accommodate the growing number of participants and to enhance the overall flow of the race. Be sure to run on the right side as much as possible during the race so that faster runners can safely overtake on the left.

Family Tips
If your young kids will be running separately from you, it is advisable to decide before the race on a specific meeting place for you and your children after the race. The organizers also suggest you write your cell phone numbers on your kids’ number bibs so that the Stadtlauf helpers can quickly reach you if necessary to help reunite you with your children.

Facilities and Services
Changing rooms are available from 15:00-22:00 on the day of the run. Both the women's and the men’s changing rooms are located at the Gymnasium Leonhard (entrance on Leonhardstrasse). The way to the starting line is well indicated, and there are many toilets right at the start on Münsterplatz.

Getting There
To protect the environment, as well as to avoid traffic congestion and parking nightmares, participants (but not accompanying family members) will receive a free transport ticket to the Stadtlauf on the entire public transport network of the Nordwestschweiz, including SBB trains (2nd class).

Prizes
All runners will receive a finisher’s gift. While all children also receive a souvenir medal, it is optional for adults and can be added during registration for an additional fee of CHF 7. Additionally, the first three finishers in each category are asked to make their own way to the awards ceremony after crossing the finish line. The awards ceremony will now take place at the far end of the Marktplatz. Note that no prizes will be sent by post—please attend the awards ceremony in person.

Registration
Until October 31, registration costs CHF 41 for adults and CHF 19 for kids ages 6-16. Register online until October 31 at https://www.stadtlauf.ch/stadtlauf/en/registration/. If you register before October 31, the handover of your medal (which is optional and can be ordered for an additional CHF 7) is guaranteed (adult category). Be sure to register quickly as the run is expected to sell out early again this year!

Website
stadtlauf.ch/stadtlauf/en/

Where
Münsterplatz
4051 Basel

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