Event Overview
| Date | Oct 23-25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland |
| Format | 48-Hour, 24-Hour |
| Terrain | Road |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 48 hr / 24 hr / 12 hr / 6 hr |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The 19th edition. Regular entry closes Wednesday, October 14 (48 hours CHF 220, 24 hours CHF 150); after that a CHF 20 late fee applies. Online entry stays open until October 22, with on-site entry after that, and the organizer says no race is sold out. On October 12 the RaceResult list showed 36 runners in the 48-hour race and 26 in the 24-hour race. The organizer has not linked a 2026 live results page. |
| Cutoff | 48 hours; every race ends at 11:00 AM Sunday, October 25, after clocks go back an hour overnight |
| Start | 12:00 PM Friday (48 hours); 12:00 PM Saturday (24 hours); midnight Saturday (12 hours); 5:00 AM Sunday (6 hours) |
| Field size | 36 entrants in the 48-hour race and 26 in the 24-hour race on the RaceResult list on October 12. |
| Sanctioning | IAU Bronze Label / Swiss Championships |
| Highlights | Swiss Championships, 934 m Paved Loop |
Course & Terrain
Officially measured 934.80 m loop (measurer Alan Young, IAAF Grade B) around the sports ground on the Aare island, fully asphalted and lit at night. The running direction changes every six hours.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Support model | Aid station with fruit, dried fruit, potatoes, rice, soup, bread, pasta and snacks, plus water, tea, isotonic drinks, juice, cola, bouillon and coffee. A pavilion beside the course, opposite the aid station, has table space for your own food and bags. |
| Logistics note | Parking and tent pitches are right beside the loop, toilets are on the course, and showers are about 100 m away. A heated building about 50 m from the aid station is open for resting in your own sleeping bag. Bibs are issued from 90 minutes before each start; the venue is walkable from Brugg station. The awards ceremony is at 12:00 PM Sunday. |
Why This Race Matters
Held on the Aare island since 2008, the 2026 race is the Swiss championship at 48, 24 and 6 hours, and the organizer’s 2026 flyer carries the IAU Bronze Label.
Historical benchmark notes in the directory record (verify current records with the linked official sources):
- 48 hours, men: Matteo Tenchio, 342.141 km, 2022
- 48 hours, women: Julia Fatton, 348.035 km, 2023
- 24 hours, men: Marco Visentini, 263.284 km, 2021
- 24 hours, women: Daniela Tarnutzer, 252.822 km, 2024
Preparing for a Race Like Laufwochenende Brugg
The 48-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 48-hour races explained: Rules, pacing, sleep decisions, fueling and crew support.
- How to train for a 48-hour race: Durable movement, sleep planning, foot care and fueling practice.
- Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
- Second-night survival guide: Sleep, crew checks and caffeine decisions for the second night.
Planning Notes
- Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
- Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
- Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
- European summer time ends overnight Saturday to Sunday, so all races finish at 11:00 AM Sunday by the clock.
- Insurance is the runner’s own responsibility.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Browse the 48-hour race calendar
- Open the 48-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Laufwochenende Brugg site: 2026 schedule, course and FAQ — https://laufwochenende-brugg.ch/
- Official 2026 flyer (English) with Swiss championships and IAU Bronze Label — https://laufwochenende-brugg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ausschreibung-2026-ENGLISH.pdf
- Organizer’s RaceResult entry page with 2026 fees and deadlines — https://my.raceresult.com/376775/registration
- Organizer’s RaceResult 2026 participant list — https://my.raceresult.com/376775/participants
- Official results archive and course records — https://laufwochenende-brugg.ch/resultate
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.