Media release, 15.6.2025: With 12,000 participants, the 39th Swiss Women's Run on June 15, 2025 was a celebration of popular sport - and offered a top-class race on the 5 km course: Dinad Alemtsehay Gemechu from Ethiopia won just ahead of Chiara Scherrer and Fabienne Schlumpf.
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The Ethiopian Dinad Alemtsehay Gemechu won the 5 km course in 16:51 minutes - with a strong start in the last few meters, she narrowly distanced the top Swiss runners. Chiara Scherrer (TG Hütten) finished just seven seconds behind in 16:58. Third place went to her training partner and Olympic participant Fabienne Schlumpf (TG Hütten) in 17:00 minutes, closely followed by Fabienne Vonlanthen (LC Schaffhausen) in 17:04.
The first kilometers of the race were dominated by Schlumpf and Scherrer together with Gemechu in a group of three. In a tactical final kilometer, Gemechu was able to break away slightly, while Scherrer was able to cross the finish line ahead of Schlumpf.
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Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider on the move
As in 2023, Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider tackled the 3 km course, once again demonstrating how close this event is to her heart. "The Women's Run not only moves bodies, but also society. I am proud to have run through Bern today with thousands of women," said the magistrate at the finish line. Her participation was received with great enthusiasm by the audience - a strong sign of the socio-political importance of the event.
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A festival for all generations - next year for the 40th time
With runners aged 3 to 85, a varied supporting program and an enthusiastic crowd of spectators, the Women's Run 2025 was once again a celebration for the whole of Bern. Whether top athlete, Federal Councillor or recreational runner: around 12,000 runners proved today that the 39th edition of the Swiss Women's Run Bern is once again a traditional event in the Swiss running calendar and at the same time a lively celebration of women's sport.
With runners aged 3 to 85, a varied supporting program and an enthusiastic crowd of spectators, the Women's Run 2025 was once again a celebration for the whole of Bern. Whether top athlete, Federal Councillor or recreational runner: around 12,000 runners proved today that the 39th edition of the Swiss Women's Run Bern is once again a traditional event in the Swiss running calendar and at the same time a lively celebration of women's sport.
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The 40th Swiss Women's Run Bern will take place on June 7, 2026. Registration for the anniversary event is already open.
