Regional running events scheduled for October 18 in San Marino and Sicily

Several regional running events are scheduled for Sunday, October 18. In San Marino, the SMO Run will feature 10K and 5K distances starting at 9:00 AM in Falciano. The course, which is a five-kilometer traffic-free circuit running alongside the Ausa stream, is certified by FIDAL and serves as the 2026 Sammarinese Road Running Championship. The event includes a Corporate Run for amateur teams and a non-competitive walk/run for the general public.

In Italy, the XIII LifeStar Palermo Half Marathon will begin at 9:30 AM in Mondello, Sicily. The race features prominent athletes such as former European marathon champion Daniele Meucci and two-time Italian marathon champion Alessia Tuccitto. This event marks the conclusion of the 2026 Running Europe Tour. The race route travels from Mondello to Politeama through the Favorita park. Accompanying the race is a village in Mondello Valdesi offering health screenings and sports discussions.