Cervia Run

Cervia's Salt Marathon

In just a few editions, Cervia Run has become the first major sporting event of the year for the city of salt. Every spring, along the Lungomare Grazia Deledda in the Municipality of Cervia, in the province of Ravenna, the event transforms the Romagna Riviera into a large running village for an entire weekend. The start and finish for all races are set on the seafront, in front of Bagno Marco 184, in a picturesque setting overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

A Program for Everyone

The strength of Cervia Run lies in the variety of its races, designed to welcome athletes of all levels, from professionals to amateurs, and even the youngest participants. The competitive core is the half marathon, a FIDAL-sanctioned competitive race reserved for registered members and RunCard holders, alongside the 10-kilometer race, available in both competitive and non-competitive versions.

• Competitive Half Marathon (21.097 km, FIDAL sanctioned)
• Competitive and non-competitive 10 km
• 5 km Solidarity Run, open to all
• Lui&Lei Relay, for mixed pairs
• Tecnocasa Kids Run for elementary and middle school children
• Tecnocasa Family Run, a non-competitive walk for families

Sport and Solidarity

Cervia Run is more than just a race; it's an event with a strong solidarity focus. The charitable initiatives linked to the event support AGEOP Ricerca, the association founded in 1982 that assists children with cancer treated at the pediatric oncohematology department of the Sant'Orsola hospital. The charitable dimension coexists with the international one: the race attracts high-level athletes, including Kenyan and Ethiopian runners, alongside the thousands of amateurs who participate in the popular races.

A Fast Course by the Sea

The course is completely flat and winds through the seafront and the streets of Cervia's center, crossing the canal and the avenues of the seaside resort. For the competitive races, the course is certified by FIDAL Nazionale, which sanctions the results in the federal rankings; the non-competitive races are sanctioned by UISP. All participants receive an official medal at the finish line.

Cervia, the City of Salt

Placing the race in the context of Cervia means discovering one of the most fascinating locations in Emilia-Romagna: an ancient city of salt, with its historic salt pans, the Leonardesque canal port, and a long seaside tradition. Running the Cervia Run at the end of winter allows you to experience the Riviera in its most authentic dimension, outside the summer tourist season, amidst silent beaches, pine forests, and the salty air of the Adriatic.