The Kids Run is a race organised to introduce children and young teenagers to the world of running.

The course, a ring of 300 m to be covered one or more times depending on the age category, takes place within Locarno’s Piazza Grande

Children of 2022 and younger can take part in the parent-child race accompanied by an adult.

The ‘Ascona-Locarno Run’ will therefore get under way in a joyful atmosphere, with the children’s energy no doubt bringing Locarno’s Piazza Grande to life.

DATe

Saturday
October 10, 2026

time

Start time
15:15

place

Piazza Grande
Locarno

The link will be active from 13.03.2026 at 06.00.

  • CHF 10.– online registration from 13 March to 10 October before 14:45.
  • On Saturday 10 October, it will be possible to register in the race village from 13:00 alle 14:45.*

*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.

  • Race Starter bag
  • Medal to all participants
  • 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 11 October 2026
  • Personalised bib with your name (for those registered ‘online’ by 4 October)
  • 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

Parent-child race Start time
Children born in 2022 – 2023 – 2024 accompanied by a parent 1 lap (300 m) 15:15
Categoria cuccioli Start time
Children born in 2021 1 lap (300 m) 15:30
Female categories Male categories Start time
U8 2019 – 2020 1 lap (tot 300 m) U8 2019 – 2020 1 laps (tot 300 m) 15:45
U10 2017 – 2018 2 laps (tot 600 m) U10 2017 – 2018 2 laps (tot 600 m) 16:00
U12 2015 – 2016 4 laps (tot 1200 m) U12 2015 – 2016 4 laps (tot 1200 m) 16:15
U14 2013 – 2014 6 laps (tot 1800 m) U14 2013 – 2014 6 laps (tot 1800 m) 16:30
U16 2011 – 2012 6 laps (tot 1800 m) U16 2010 – 2011 6 laps (tot 1800 m) 16:30

Born in 2022 – 2023 – 2024 (they can participate in the parent-child race accompanied by an adult).

The “Ascona-Locarno Run” 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’ 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.