# Roberto Cavallo ecological marathon in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roberto-cavallo-ecological-marathon-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-04T09:31:39.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Eco-runner Roberto Cavallo launched the ‘Keep Clean and Run for peace 2026’ initiative, a 349-kilometer project designed to promote environmental awareness and waste collection across the Italian regions of Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata.

The marathon, which utilized the sport of plogging, began in Benevento and traveled through 30 municipalities via the Via Francigena del Sud and the Cammino Materano. The event concluded on October 3 in Bari at the Basilica of San Nicola.

By the end of the journey, participants and local citizens collected 500 kg of waste, such as packaging and glass bottles, which resulted in an estimated reduction of 350 kg of CO2 emissions. The conclusion featured a symbolic handover of the initiative’s flag to municipal environmental assessor Elda Perlino to emphasize community responsibility.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Bari hosts conclusion of 349 km ecological marathon

The 12th ‘Keep clean and run’ ecological marathon concluded in Bari, Italy, after covering 349 km and collecting 500 kg of waste to promote environmental awareness.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bari-hosts-conclusion-of-349-km-ecological-marathon

### 2026-09-24: Roberto Cavallo launches 349 km eco-run to collect waste

Eco-runner Roberto Cavallo is running 349 km across three Italian regions to collect roadside waste and promote environmental awareness as part of the ‘Keep Clean and Run for peace 2026’ initiative.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberto-cavallo-launches-349-km-eco-run-to-collect-waste

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