5k Fun Run

Start your day on the right foot...literally!

At Festival of Biologics Basel, we’re bringing together thousands of industry leaders and professionals from across the lab industry under one roof. While the event itself is our main focus, your health and well-being are just as important to us. Kick-start your morning with our fun run—an energizing way to connect with peers and network before the day officially begins. Any and all running levels welcome!

Key Information

Date: 30 September 2025
Distance: 5km
Time: 6:30am - 7:30am *Please make your way to the Congress Center Basel after run for event start. Exhibition will start at 8:50am.
Meet at Congress Center Basel entrace ( Click here for directions ).
FREE ENTRY!

General Information

Please bring your own filled water bottle as water will not be provided.
Please make sure to use the toilets/facilities before the run.

Safety and Risk Information

Weather and Clothing
- The run will proceed rain or shine, so be prepared for any weather conditions. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Personal items can be stored in a secure location should you need this facility, please inform the organiser on the day.
- Apply sunscreen if UV levels are high.
- Avoid all dark outfits and choose comfortable, high-visibility running attire.

Interactions with the public
- Be mindful of pedestrians and avoid any confrontations.
- Ignore any verbal disturbances.

Vehicles and Roads
- The route primarily follows pedestrian pathways and pavements. Watch for potholes or obstacles along the way.

Health and Pre-Existing Conditions
- If you have any pre-existing injuries or health concers, consult your GP before participating. Inform the Event Organiser if you have any condition that could affect you during the run.
- Take personal responsibility for your health and safety during the event.

Route

The route is around 5km and will start at the main entrance of the Congress Center Basel. We’ll make our way down to the Rhine and run upstream along the river. The route will follow the river and once we hit Dreirosenbrucke bridge we’ll head into the quiet residential area. We’ll stay in the residential area and run briefly along the Wiese stream, passing Lonza’s Stucki Technology Park (on the other side of the stream) running back towards the city and down the Riehenring main road before arriving back the Congress Center. To view in more detail, click here

Pace

This fun run is not designed to be a race. It will be a leisurely pace accommodating all running levels so visitors will be able to connect and network!