Camerota Live

A road race overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea

Camerota Live is the road running race that brings hundreds of runners every September to the streets of Marina di Camerota, the coastal district of the Municipality of Camerota, in the province of Salerno, in the heart of the Cilento region. This is not a mountain trail or a race isolated from the town; it is an urban event designed between the tourist port, the seafront, and the village hills, which the public follows from the roadside just as they would a local festival.

The event is organized by ASD Cilento Run and is part of the «Cilento di Corsa» circuit, with the patronage of CONI and the Municipality of Camerota. Technically, it is a regional road race registered in the FIDAL Campania calendar, open to categories from Allievi to Master, both male and female.

The course: a multi-lap urban circuit

The start and finish are located at the tourist port of Marina di Camerota. The route consists of an approximately three-kilometer urban loop, entirely secured, to be repeated three times. The total distance is about ten kilometers, officially measured at 9,900 meters in the federal calendar. The profile is challenging, alternating between climbs, flat stretches, and descents; combined with the repeated passage in front of the public at the port, this makes Camerota Live both a technical and spectacular race.

In recent editions, the start has been set for the late afternoon, with athletes crossing the village as the light fades over the sea: this is one of the most recognizable features of the event and one of the reasons the race attracts so many spectators along the route.

Camerota Live Kid's and the new generations

Before the main race, the Camerota Live Kid's takes place, with events reserved for children and teenagers on the same streets as the adults. The youth sector is a cornerstone of the event: in 2025, the program also included the «Prepariamoci il futuro» (Preparing for the Future) conference, dedicated to youth issues and the role of sport in personal growth, hosted at the Camerota sports center.

Sport, health, and solidarity

Over time, Camerota Live has built a stable relationship with the world of ultramarathons and health prevention. Recurring guests include Giorgio Calcaterra, three-time 100km world champion, and Pino Pomilia, athlete and LILT ambassador. Even the finisher's medal tells a story: in some editions, it was crafted entirely from terracotta by a local artisan, featuring the stylized silhouette of an athlete, while in 2025 it was designed by Flavio Leo and produced with 3D-printed biodegradable PLA and digital embroidery.

The Cilento as a reward

Those who register receive more than just a race bib. In recent years, the organization has built a package of services around the race that makes it an opportunity to discover the territory:

• Boat excursion along the Costa degli Infreschi reserved for early registrants;
• Free showers and restrooms in the port area;
• Reserved parking for participants, with passes downloadable online;
• Final refreshments with typical Cilento products;
• Special rates with local accommodations for those arriving from out of town.

It is a sign of an event designed also as a tool for tourism promotion: running in Marina di Camerota means crossing one of the most photographed villages in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, among beaches, prehistoric caves, and coastal towers.

Who organizes it

Behind Camerota Live is ASD Cilento Run, a running club based in Castelnuovo Cilento, in the province of Salerno, also active with a youth sector and present at various events in the Cilento running calendar. Registration and timing are handled by Camelot Sport. The success of the event also relies on the organizational machine set up with the Municipality of Camerota, law enforcement, the Civil Protection, medical staff, and dozens of volunteers who guard every meter of the circuit.

When to go

The event is traditionally scheduled for a Saturday in September, when the Cilento beach season is winding down but the sea is still warm and accommodation prices are more accessible than in August. For those who do not run, it remains an excellent excuse for a day in Marina di Camerota, between the village, the port, and excursions along the coast.