Corri a Mascalucia
The road race featuring the Survivor Series format at the foot of Mount Etna
About Corri a Mascalucia
Corri a Mascalucia, a spectacular race at the foot of Mount Etna
Corri a Mascalucia is a road running event held in the heart of the Municipality of Mascalucia, a town in the Catania hinterland located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Etna. Promoted by the municipal administration and organized by ASD Altis Athletics, the race debuted in 2026, bringing a completely new competitive format to Sicily, capable of transforming a classic city run into a true sporting spectacle followed by crowds along the town's streets.
The Survivor Series format
The hallmark of Corri a Mascalucia is the "Survivor Series" format, a knockout tournament run on a short 1,000-meter city circuit. The formula includes two qualifying heats, a repechage session for those who do not qualify directly, semifinals, and finally a grand final featuring the twelve fastest athletes. Competitions are held in both men's and women's categories, while youth categories (Esordienti and Cadetti) run using the traditional single-heat formula. The tight alternation of heats, sprints, and repechages makes the day gripping from start to finish.
The course in the center of Mascalucia
The circuit winds through the historic center along Via Etnea (in the stretch between Piazza Umberto and Via Calvario), Via Calvario, and Via Scalilla, with the start and finish line in the area of the Church of San Vito. To allow the race to take place, the Municipality arranges for the closure of the affected streets to traffic, with alternative routes provided for those coming from the north and south, ensuring safety for competitors and visibility for the public gathered along the track.
A recognized race open to all
The event is an official race included in the regional calendar, recognized by FIDAL and CSAIn. Beyond the technical challenge of the knockout format, it rewards the top finishers in each category and offers the community a sporting celebration in the heart of an Etna-area town. Corri a Mascalucia was created with the intention of being held annually, establishing itself as a permanent fixture in Sicilian road running.
Corri a Mascalucia — edition 2026
The first edition of Corri a Mascalucia took place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the municipality's historic center, between Via Etnea, Via Calvario, and Via Scalilla, with the logistics hub located in the area of the Church of San Vito. The event, organized by ASD Altis Athletics, brought the Survivor Series format to Sicily for the first time: two qualifying heats, repechages, and semifinals leading up to a twelve-athlete final on the 1,000-meter circuit.
The first start was at 9:00 AM; the semifinals were run around 11:45 AM, followed by the women's final (around 12:35 PM) and the men's final. The registration fee was approximately 13 euros. The winners were Pietro Zappalà (Pol. Milone) in the men's field and Isabella Zuppelli in the women's field, in front of a large crowd gathered along the traffic-free streets.
Programme Corri a Mascalucia 2026
- 9:00 AM — First start, qualifying heats (1,000 m)
- Youth heats (Esordienti and Cadetti) using the traditional formula
- Around 11:45 AM — Semifinals
- Around 12:35 PM — Women's final
- To follow — Men's 12-athlete final
- Award ceremony for the top finishers in each category
Highlights Corri a Mascalucia 2026
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Practical information — Corri a Mascalucia
Getting there
Mascalucia is located a few kilometers from Catania, on the slopes of Mount Etna. By car, it can be reached via the SS121 and the provincial roads of the Etna area; Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 15 km away. On race days, Via Etnea, Via Calvario, and Via Scalilla are closed to traffic from 9:00 AM, with alternative routes clearly signposted.
Registration and schedule
Registration for the 2026 edition was approximately 13 euros per participant. The first start is scheduled for the morning (9:00 AM in the 2026 edition), with semifinals and finals taking place during the middle of the day. For updated information, please contact ASD Altis Athletics or the Municipality of Mascalucia.
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Where does it take place — Corri a Mascalucia
Centro storico di Mascalucia (Via Etnea, Chiesa di San Vito)