StraLugano ready to launch in September

Now in its 18th edition, the StraLugano is ready to flood the weekend of 28 and 29 September with many runners who will compete in the various races that the organization has developed to satisfy everyone’s age, tastes and fitness level.

Kicking off the event on Saturday 28 September, there will already be a first big novelty: the MaMigros Run&Win, a non-competitive race dedicated to families which will allow you to win magnificent prizes. Also in the afternoon at 4.45pm there will be the 5km FunRun, the race that winds for 5,000m along the banks of the Ceresio and through the Ciani Park, dedicated to those who want to try their hand at a short distance race suitable for everyone, even the less experienced ones.

Also on Saturday, at 6.15pm, the distance is doubled and we start with the 10Km CityRun, the race that winds along the entire lakeside of Lugano, also partially entering the city.

On Sunday 24 September, the first departure at 9.30 will be the Monte Brè Run, a 9 km route waiting to be discovered, with a difference in altitude of around 730 m which will lead to the “roof” of Lugano.

At 10.00 the main race starts, the 21km Half Marathon, the half marathon with breathtaking views that touches the main points of the lakefront from Paradiso to the ponte del diavolo, “Devil’s Bridge”.

You can choose whether to run the 21km alone or split the effort with 3 friends in the relay version of the 21Km HM RelayRun, ideal for strengthening synergies and improving team play.

For the more sporty, there is the possibility of competing in the StraCombinata, the race that combines the 10Km CityRun on Saturday evening with the Monte Brè Run on Sunday: a challenge for complete and determined athletes that offers incredible emotions. At 1.45pm the popular Run4Charity will take place, 3 km accessible to all, in an environment of total solidarity to support the charities participating in Run4Charity.

The children will close the event from 3pm on the afternoon of Sunday 29 September with the KidsRun. A short course, different depending on the age group to offer all children the opportunity to test themselves.

Whatever the race chosen, no one will miss the commemorative medal in the new eco-sustainable recycled wood format with a fascinating and colorful design and the rich race pack, with which each participant is honored with a magnificent technical T-shirt.

Finally, we would like to remind you that to reach the StraLugano, as has been the case for several years, it is worth using the promotion of free transport with the Swiss Runners Ticket (buses and trains) from any region of Switzerland and which can also be used by foreigners starting from the border station as soon as they enter the country. For all participants in the timed races it will therefore be possible to leave the car at home and use public transport to and from their home.