Carnival Run
The masked fun run that kicks off the Golden Events in Rimini
About Carnival Run
The most cheerful run of the Rimini winter
The Carnival Run is now an unmissable event for the amateur running scene in Rimini and Romagna. Every February, right in the middle of Carnival season, hundreds of runners gather at the FIR Sports Village on Via Aida 21, in the Padulli area of the Municipality of Rimini, to tackle the flat courses dressed in costume, amidst showers of confetti and a festive atmosphere that transforms the race into a true village festival on two legs.
Sport and masks together
The event, organized by ASD Golden Club Rimini International — an athletics club rooted in the Rimini community since the early 2000s — with the patronage of the Municipality of Rimini, is more than just a race. It's a way to experience Carnival outdoors, where the costume matters more than the stopwatch: each year, the most original masks, one male and one female, are awarded prizes, along with the largest and most thematically dressed groups.
Two routes for everyone
The event offers two completely flat courses, ideal for athletes of all levels: an 8.5-kilometer loop and a shorter 4-kilometer route, suitable for families, children, and walkers. A warm refreshment awaits at the finish line with tea, mulled wine, and specialties, perfect for warming up after the winter run.
The opening of the Golden Events
The Carnival Run is also the opening event of the Golden Events, the series of running races promoted by the Golden Club throughout the year, and it is valid for the Mini Calendar of the UISP Cup. An opportunity to discover the sporty and popular side of Rimini, far from the summer beaches, in a city in Emilia-Romagna that knows how to be lively and welcoming even in the cold months.
Carnival Run — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Carnival Run marked an important novelty: alongside the traditional non-competitive event, now in its 5th edition, ASD Golden Club Rimini International introduced the 1st Carnival Run, a competitive race for registered athletes. The carnival atmosphere with confetti, costumes, and a great desire to have fun was confirmed, with the patronage of the Municipality of Rimini.
The event officially opened the Golden Events 2026 and was valid for the Mini Calendar of the UISP Cup, reaffirming its status as one of the most beloved running events at the start of the year in Rimini.
Programme Carnival Run 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
- 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM — Bib collection for the 1st Carnival Run competitive race
- 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM — Registration and gathering for the 5th Carnival Run non-competitive event, at the FIR Sports Village (Via Aida 21)
- 9:30 AM — Start of both events
- Following — Refreshments at the finish line with hot tea, mulled wine, and specialties; massage service available
- At the end — Awards: top three overall and by category, two most original masks (male and female), top 15 groups (minimum 10 participants), and prize draw for 15 prizes among all participants
Courses: flat 8.5 km loop (both races) and 4 km route (non-competitive only). Maximum time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Highlights Carnival Run 2026
Prices Carnival Run 2026
Practical information — Carnival Run
When and where
The Carnival Run takes place on a Sunday morning in February. Meeting point and start at the FIR Sports Village, Via Aida 21, in the Padulli area of Rimini.
Registration
On-site registration on the morning of the race, at the secretariat in the Sports Village. There is an organizational fee for the non-competitive run; different fees for the competitive race if applicable.
How to get there
The Padulli area is easily accessible by car from the Rimini ring road, with parking near the facility. From Rimini railway station, it can be reached by bus or taxi.
Tips
Bring a Carnival costume to compete for the prizes for the most original masks. Sportswear suitable for winter weather.
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Where does it take place — Carnival Run
Villaggio Sportivo FIR, Zona Padulli
Via Aida 21, 47921 Rimini