Discover 6 Beginner-Friendly Run Clubs in Basel

Basel's largest English-speaking running club, founded 2009. Meet every Monday and Thursday at 18:30 at Landskronstrasse 26 near Voltaplatz. Five pace groups from beginner to marathon runner. Changing rooms and showers on site, plus regular social events and Thursday dinners.

The largest running club in Northwestern Switzerland, organiser of the Basler Stadtlauf and Birslauf. Three training tracks: Fast (competitive), Fit (health-focused) and Free (social groups). Training at Rankhof and other locations. Open to all levels.

A beginner-focused running club offering structured 10-week entry courses and ongoing hobby jogger sessions. Hobby jogger groups meet every Monday and Wednesday at 19:00 from St. Alban-Tor. Coached by trained instructors.

A free weekly Monday evening run organised by Ochsner Sport, meeting in front of their Basel store on Freie Strasse. Led by qualified running coaches Amin, Cheyenne, Kenan and Ramona. No registration required, minimum age 16. Part of the national Ochsner Sport Runday Monday programme.

An open running group in Basel — no membership, no obligations, no attendance requirements. Just show up and run. Three groups to choose from depending on goals. Coached by Swiss Athletics B-certified trainer Rainer Hauch. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, often with additional weekend runs.

A casual weekly run every Tuesday at 19:00 at St. Johanns-Park. 5km at an easy pace (5:45–6:45 min/km). Community and connection first.