Cosenza to host third Corri Cosenza running event

The third edition of the Corri Cosenza running event is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Cosenza, Italy. The event features an 8-kilometer competitive race starting from Piazza dei Bruzi, passing through the historic center, the Crati riverbank, Corso Plebiscito, and the Alarico bridge, followed by seven laps around a circuit including Viale Trieste, Piazza della Vittoria, and Corso Umberto.

In addition to the main race, a non-competitive one-kilometer walk will be available for families and amateur participants. Notable athletes expected to compete include Mattias Rizzotto of Atletica Krotoniate, Andrea Pranno and Giuseppe Gagliardi of Cosenza K42, Sabrina Gioberti of KOS Running, and Maria Gabriella Bartoletti of Cosenza K42.

The event also serves a charitable purpose through the participation of Auser Cosenza – Ambulatorio senza confini. Led by President Francesco Galluzzo, the organization will host a stand to collect funds and unexpired, intact medications to support the population in Cuba.