On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Swiss Women's Run Bern will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a big party on Bundesplatz. For the jubilee, 15,000 runners are expected in Bern – including Federal Councilor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider as well as a top-class elite field with Fabienne Schlumpf, Fabienne Vonlanthen, and Kenyan Vivian Jepkogei Cheruiyot.
The 40th edition also promises top-class running sport. The elite field is led by Fabienne Schlumpf, who will compete in Bern, among others, against her training partner Fabienne Vonlanthen. The multiple Swiss record holder, along with top Kenyan athlete Vivian Jepkogei Cheruiyot, is among the favorites to win. Swiss runners Alina Sönning, Selina Ummel, and Fabienne Müller are also expected to be in contention.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Bern's Mayor, Marieke Kruit, will also be participating this year. Together they will complete the 3 km course, sending a strong message for exercise, solidarity, and the promotion of women.
A celebration for all generations
For 40 years, the Swiss Women's Run Bern has stood for movement, community, and women's power. In 2026, participants ranging in age from 3 to over 80 are expected again. A total of over 15,000 women have registered for the anniversary edition of this traditional event. At the 30th anniversary, a similar number of runners participated in the Swiss Women's Run. This confirms the event's status as the largest women's recreational sports event in Switzerland.
For the anniversary, visitors can expect an expanded supporting program with a Food Village, entertainment, and a concert by the Valais musician Sina on the event grounds. The organizer, Ryffel Running AG, invites the entire population to celebrate 40 years of the Swiss Women's Run Bern together and to support the runners along the course.
