Coppa Mario Manzoni and Martyrs of Freedom
Edition 2026 Family Sport Trail

Coppa Mario Manzoni and Martyrs of Freedom

The running race of Campomorone between sport and memory

Campomorone — Genova (210)
Dates 12 Jun — 12 Jun 2026
Location Campomorone (210)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Coppa Mario Manzoni

In June, Campomorone, in the Green Valley of the Genoese hinterland, hosts the Coppa Mario Manzoni and Martiri della Libertà, a running event now in its twentieth edition. Three moments mark the evening: the children's race, the free walk open to all, and the six-kilometer competitive race. Valid for the Grand Prix of the Two Valleys, the event combines sport with remembrance, in a community event that starts from Piazza Marconi and involves athletes and families from the area.

Race and memory in Campomorone

The Coppa Mario Manzoni e Martiri della Libertà is the running event of Campomorone, a municipality in the hinterland of the province of Genoa, in the valley of the Verde stream. Now in its twentieth edition, the race combines the passion for sport with remembrance, named after Mario Manzoni and the Martyrs of Freedom.

Three moments for everyone

The evening is divided into three events designed to involve the entire community: the children's race, the free walk, a non-competitive event of about two kilometers, open to anyone who wishes to participate, and the competitive race of six kilometers reserved for athletes. The starting and finishing point is the central Piazza Marconi.

Valid for the Grand Prix of the Two Valleys

The competitive race is part of the Grand Prix delle Due Valli circuit, an important running calendar in the Genoese hinterland, and attracts athletes from all over the area. The organization is managed by the Municipality of Campomorone with the support of the Liguria Region and local sports organizations.

Campomorone and the Green Valley

Immersed in the greenery of the Genoese hinterland, Campomorone is an active municipality tied to its traditions. The Coppa Mario Manzoni represents a sporting and social event combined, capable of uniting the promotion of physical activity with the remembrance of the community's history and values.

Coppa Mario Manzoni — edition 2026

The 20th Coppa Mario Manzoni and Martiri della Libertà takes place on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Campomorone, starting from Piazza Marconi. The program includes three events: the children's race at 5:00 PM, a 2 km free walk at 7:00 PM, and a 6 km competitive race at 8:00 PM, valid for the Grand Prix of the Two Valleys. The organization is by the Municipality of Campomorone with the support of the Liguria Region and Delta Spedizioni Genova.

For 2026, the Coppa Mario Manzoni e Martiri della Libertà celebrates its 20th edition, scheduled for Friday, June 12, in Campomorone, with its base in Piazza Marconi. The evening opens with the children's race at 5:00 PM, continues with the non-competitive free walk of approximately 2 km at 7:00 PM, and culminates with the 6 km competitive race at 8:00 PM, valid for the Grand Prix of the Two Valleys. The organization is by the Municipality of Campomorone with the support of the Liguria Region and Delta Spedizioni Genova.

Programme Coppa Mario Manzoni 2026

Friday, June 12, 2026 — Piazza Marconi

  • 5:00 PM — Children's race
  • 7:00 PM — Free walk, non-competitive (approx. 2 km)
  • 8:00 PM — Competitive race of 6 km (valid for the Grand Prix of the Two Valleys)

Highlights Coppa Mario Manzoni 2026

The 6 km competitive race valid for the Grand Prix of the Two Valleys and the walk open to all.

Prices Coppa Mario Manzoni 2026

Registration for the competitive race according to regulations; free walk with participation fee. Details from the organization.

Practical information — Coppa Mario Manzoni

How to get there

Campomorone can be reached from Genoa by going up the Valle Verde, from the Genova Bolzaneto (A7) motorway exit. The meeting point is in Piazza Marconi.

When

The event takes place on an evening in June: children's race at 5:00 PM, free walk at 7:00 PM, competitive race at 8:00 PM. Registration according to regulations.

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Where does it take place — Coppa Mario Manzoni

Piazza Marconi

Piazza Marconi, 16014 Campomorone

Coppa Mario Manzoni in brief

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