FAQ for participants

Questions? Here you’ll find the most important answers about Generali Run The Sun at a glance.

From 5 to 7 March 2027.

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The event takes place in the Ascona-Locarno region. Race number collection and the start of the half marathon are both in Tenero.

On Piazza Grande in Locarno.

Race number collection is at the Centro Tenero Coop, Via alle Brere 8, 6598 Tenero-Contra.

No.

Yes, with the QR code and a copy of a valid ID document.

The Marathon, 10 km, Walking/Nordic Walking, 5 km and Kids Run start on Piazza Grande in Locarno. The Half Marathon starts at the Centro Sportivo Tenero (CST).

The organisation recommends travelling by public transport.

Various mobility options are available for participants, accompanying persons and spectators, including rail connections, regional public transport and official parking areas near the start and finish areas.

Detailed information on parking, connections, timetables and travel recommendations will be published on the official website in the weeks before the event.

Yes.

CST Tenero for the Half Marathon;
Gymnasiums of Locarno schools for the other races.

Yes, a supervised baggage drop-off is available.

Yes, approximately every 5 km.

Yes.

No.

No.

Only according to the conditions of Datasport’s optional cancellation and change insurance.

  • Race bib;
  • Event T-shirt;
  • Safety and course service;
  • Refreshments along the course;
  • Medical support;
  • Finisher medal;
  • Possible sponsor gifts.

Yes, for:

  • the first three overall finishers;
  • the first three Ticino women and men.

The official language of the event is Italian.

Partner & Sponsors

Title Partner
  • Logo Generali
  • Main Partner Logo Coop
  • Destination Partner Logo Ascona-Locarno Turismo
  • Communications partner Logo skipp
  • Camping Partner Logo Campofelice Camping Village
  • Timekeeping Partner Logo Datasport
  • Medical Partner Logo Sports REHAB
  • Functional Water Partner Logo FOCUSWATER
  • Partner Logo Ghidoni
Media Partners
  • Logo Livesystems
  • Logo Blick
  • Logo Radio Ticino
  • Supplier Logo Società Elettrica Sopracenerina
Institutional Partners
  • Logo Gemeinde Locarno
  • Logo Gemeinde Ascona
  • Logo Gemeinde Muralto
  • Logo Gemeinde Minusio
  • Logo Gemeinde Tenero-Contra
  • Logo Gemeinde Gordola
  • Logo Swisslos
  • Logo Ente Regionale per lo Sviluppo Locarnese e Vallemaggia
Charity Partners
  • Logo The Human Safety Net Switzerland
  • Logo UNICEF