# Athletics and running events in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athletics-and-running-events-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-12T11:16:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Regional running and athletics events have been organized and held across various locations in Italy.

In mid-August, schedules were announced for the 10th edition of the 10 km del Mare – Nature Run in Tarquinia Lido and the Ledro Running event in Trentino. The 10 km del Mare – Nature Run, organized by Polisportiva Montalto, is set for September 20 and features a course through the Tarquinia Salt Marshes Oasis with a 400-runner capacity. The Ledro Running event, scheduled for August 23, features a 9.36-kilometer course around Lake Ledro and expects over 500 participants, including Moldovan marathon champion Maxim Raileanu.

Following these announcements, several competitions took place. In Careggine, Alessio Terrasi won his fourth consecutive Corri nel Comune di Careggine. In Tuscany, the Criterium Podistico Toscano resumed with La Corsa dei 100 in Porcari. Additionally, the Randello Cross celebrated its tenth anniversary in Sicily, offering a 10 km race through the Randello Forest Reserve. On the international stage, Italian athletes Idea Pieroni and Matteo Oliveri placed 13th in high jump and pole vault respectively at the European Championships in Birmingham.

Recent results include the ninth edition of Corri Barrea in the Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise National Park, where Daniele D'Onofrio and Chiara Benedetti won the men's and women's categories, respectively. At the Trofeo dei Vigneti in Villamagna, Sergio Serraiocco and Claudia Pasquale secured victories in the men's and women's races. In Umbria, the ninth Bettona Crossing is scheduled for September 26, offering multiple distances and the ‘Crossing Girls’ project, followed by the Bettona Etruscan MTB competition on September 27.

## Claims

- The ninth edition of the Bettona Crossing is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Bettona Crossing event includes an 8 km non-competitive trek to raise funds for the Perugia Hospital Pediatric Department (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Bettona Etruscan MTB mountain bike competition will take place on Sunday, September 27 (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Crossing Girls project, led by Lisa Borzani, will guide 10 beginners through a 50 km race (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Daniele D'Onofrio won the men's Corri Barrea race with a time of 47'06.dev (single source)
- Chiara Benedetti won the women's Corri Barrea race with a time of 1:03:11 (single source)
- Sergio Serraiocco won the men's Trofeo dei Vigneti race with a time of 39'47.dev (single source)
- Claudia Pasquale won the women's Trofeo dei Vigneti race with a time of 51'51.dev (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Italian regional running and cycling events highlighted

Athletic events in Italy include the conclusion of the Corri Barrea and Trofeo dei Vigneti races, alongside the upcoming ninth edition of the Bettona Crossing running and mountain biking festival.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-regional-running-and-cycling-events-highlighted

### 2026-08-21: Athletics and running events held across Italy

Athletics and running events are highlighted across Italy, including Alessio Terrasi’s victory in Careggine, European Championship results in Birmingham, and the 10th anniversary of the Randello Cross in Sicily

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletics-and-running-events-held-across-italy

### 2026-08-17: Running events announced for Tarquinia and Ledro

Upcoming Italian running events include the 10th anniversary of the 10 km del Mare in Tarquinia on September 20 and the Ledro Running race in Trentino on August 23.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-events-announced-for-tarquinia-and-ledro

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