Overview

  • Date

    30 - 31. May 2026

Intro

Drawbridges, secret passages, crenellated paths… BELLINZONA CASTLES & GO: The Most Medieval Race on Earth!

With its UNESCO World Heritage fortress consisting of three castles, its wonderful historic center with its ancient alleys, its surrounding hills and mountains that define its perimeter and its grandiose and verdant nature, Bellinzona is a fascinating place, absolutely unmissable to visit and in which… WALK and RUN!

11km running race

Planned to be completed in a maximum time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the spectacular and panoramic route of the 11 KM RACE starts from the Montebello castle and arrives in Piazza del Sole, passing through Piazza Collegiata.

11km Walking/Nordic Walking Race

Planned to be completed in a maximum time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, the spectacular and panoramic route of the non-competitive (but with ranking) 11 KM WALKIG/NORDIC WALKING RACE starts from and arrives in Piazza del Sole, passing through Piazza Collegiata.

Programme

- 10.00-12.00 - Sports club show (Villaggio Castles & GO in Piazza del Sole)

- 12.00-13.30 - Risotto-Party (Villaggio Castles & GO in Piazza del Sole)

- 13.30-16.30 - Sports club show (Villaggio Castles & GO in Piazza del Sole)

- 14.00-16.00 - "Last minute" registrations CHILDREN’S CHARITY RACE (Piazza del Sole)

- 16.45 - Start CHILDREN’S CHARITY RACE (Piazza del Sole)

- From 17.30 - Aperò in musica (with Sanook Showgirls Band), Arrosticini & Pizzoccheri-Party - (Villaggio Castles & GO in Piazza del Sole)

Book your date, sign up and discover "Bellinzona Castles & GO": www.castlesandgo.com

Follow the Facebook and Instagram pages and you will see this innovative and unique running event grow: www.facebook.com/bellinzonacastlesandgo and www.instagram.com/castlesandgo

Event information

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Contact address
castlesandgo@gmail.com
Location Castel Grande, Castello Montebello, Castello Sasso Corbaro e centro storico
6500 Bellinzona
Switzerland
Event Homepage https://www.castlesandgo.com
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Event dates

  • 30 May 2026
  • 31 May 2026

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