5 Mar16:00
Generali Run The Sun – Ascona Locarno Marathon
3 dates in Locarno, Friday, 5 March 2027 to Sunday, 7 March 2027. Next: Friday, 5 March 2027, 16:00.
First edition of a three-day running event in Ascona-Locarno, 5–7 March 2027: marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids' runs, with an event village on Piazza Grande.
About
From 5 to 7 March 2027 the Ascona-Locarno region hosts the first Generali Run The Sun – Ascona-Locarno Marathon, which aims to become the first marathon of the year in Switzerland.
There are several distances. The marathon covers 42 km along the shores of Lake Maggiore. The half marathon starts at the Centro Sportivo di Tenero and finishes in Locarno. The 10k can be run, walked or Nordic walked. The 5k Grand Prix Città Vecchia Locarno goes through the old town, including the climb of Via delle Monache. The Kids Run for young participants takes place around Piazza Grande.
Piazza Grande in Locarno is the centre of the event and hosts the Event Village with activities, entertainment, food and partner stands. The Expo Area at PalExpo FEVI is where runners collect their bibs and meet running brands and companies.
All dates3
6 Mar10:00
7 Mar09:00
Source: Ascona-Locarno Turismo (Ticino Turismo) · checked 2026-10-17.