25.09.2016

Routes and Maps

 

The IWB Basel Marathon has much to offer - distances for every running intensity. Whether you are an ambitious sportsman, a just-for-fun-runner or a starter preparing to run your first marathon in a couple of years - on September 25 Basel is the perfect place to be!


All Routes at one glance of the 5th IWB Basel Marathon


 

Marathon

The marathon route The Marathon leads in two long loops through the entire city of Basel. Those runners who will take their time to have a look around will be able to spot various sights of the city of Basel. As a highlight the route will pass the historic old town and the port. The finish is set directly on the Barfüsserplatz.

 

Half Marathon

Half marathon runners will join the marathon participants on their first round through Basel. After one lap through the beautiful historic city center and along idyllic river banks the runners will cross the finish line on Barfüsserplatz.

 

Team Run (Ekiden)

The Team Run route will be separated for 6 runners, who will run a total of 17 laps of about 2.5 kilometer length. Not every runner will run the same number of laps (3 participants run 2 laps, 3 participants run 4 laps). The start and transition area is situated in the Freie Strasse, while the finish is on the Barfüsserplatz. Much fun and good times will await team members and supporters along the changing zone!

 

10k Run

With the start at Marktplatz and a first challanging incline up through Freie Strasse, the new 10k run promisses to become yet another hightlight at the 4th IWB Basel Marathon. Almost the entire route will be run together with the marathon and half marathon participants, so that nobody will have to bite through the remaining kilometers back to the finish alone.