Following the great success of the first editions in 2025 and 2026, the European University Sports Association (EUSA) is pleased to announce that Ljubljana, Slovenia, and Lucerne, Switzerland, have been selected to host the upcoming editions of the European Students Run in 2027 and 2028, respectively.

The decisions were confirmed during the latest EUSA Executive Committee Meeting, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on October 23–24, 2026.

Ljubljana will once again welcome student runners in 2027, continuing its successful cooperation with EUSA following the first two editions of the European Students Run, held in 2025 and 2026 as part of the renowned NLB Ljubljana Marathon. The 2026 edition brought together 2,616 registered student participants from 38 countries, further strengthening the event's position on the European university sport calendar.

The 31st NLB Ljubljana Marathon will take place on 16-17 October 2027, promoting an active lifestyle, international connections and a sense of community among young people and university students.

In 2028, the European Students Run will move to Lucerne, Switzerland, where students from across Europe will have the opportunity to take part in the city's established annual marathon, the SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne, joining the wider running community in celebrating sport, participation and an active lifestyle.

Held annually on the last Sunday of October, the marathon event offers several distances, including the full marathon, half marathon, and 10k run. Including races for children and young runners. The 20th edition of the run will be an opportunity to participate in one of Switzerland's major running events, offering students the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the marathon and discover the city of Lucerne.

Established as a legacy of the European Runners4All project, the European Students Run promotes an active lifestyle, social inclusion and the importance of physical activity among students and recent graduates. Through cooperation with established running events, it provides opportunities to participate in 10 km, half-marathon and marathon distances.

EUSA congratulates the organisers in Ljubljana and Lucerne and looks forward to the next editions, continuing to encourage student participation and promote healthy lifestyles across Europe.

For more information about NLB Ljubljana Marathon and SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne, please visit the official websites: ljubljanskimaraton.si - swisscitymarathon.ch.

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