Canosa Sannita City Road Race

A race in the heart of the Chieti area

The Canosa Sannita City Road Race is a historic fixture of Abruzzo running, hosted along the streets of the small town of Canosa Sannita, in the province of Chieti, in the hilly hinterland of Abruzzo. Established in 2013, the event has grown year after year to become one of the most popular events in the late-season calendar, attracting athletes from across the region and beyond.

The course and the events

The competitive race is held on a 3.3-kilometer city circuit to be repeated three times, for a total of about ten kilometers entirely within the town center. Alongside the competitive race, reserved for registered adults, there is a non-competitive fun run open to everyone on a single lap of the track, designed for families and walkers.

• Adult competitive race: 3.3 km x 3 laps
• Non-competitive fun run
• Youth races for under 16s over shorter distances based on age groups

Space for the youngest

One of the event's hallmarks is its focus on children and teenagers: in the morning, races reserved for under 16s take place, divided by age categories on short courses. Each young participant receives a race pack and small prizes, in a festive atmosphere that involves the whole community.

Organization and circuits

The event is managed by ASD Progetto Running, chaired by Franco Giurastante, with the patronage of the Municipality of Canosa Sannita and under the aegis of UISP. The competitive race is valid for the Corrilabruzzo circuits, the reference calendar for regional amateur running, which awards points useful for club and individual rankings.

An event linked to the territory

In recent years, the race has been moved forward from its traditional autumn slot to coincide with the grape harvest, offering participants evocative views among the active vineyards that surround the village. At the end of the race, there is the customary refreshment for everyone, often based on typical local products, making the day an occasion for sport but also for conviviality in the heart of the hilly Abruzzo region.