Corri con Anna

Corri con Anna: sport and solidarity in Capoliveri

Every spring, the village of Capoliveri, a jewel of the Island of Elba in the province of Livorno and the heart of Tuscany, hosts Corri con Anna, a running and walking event that is much more than just a race. The event was created to remember young Anna Puccini, who passed away in 2022 due to a serious illness: her family founded the I Sogni di Anna Odv association, which organizes initiatives dedicated to social causes, animals, and sport. Corri con Anna is its flagship event, a date that turns a spring day into an occasion for sport, sharing, and generosity.

A route between the sea and Mediterranean scrub

The race starts from Piazza Matteotti, in the centre of Capoliveri, and follows a 12-kilometre trail that crosses Via Gori and continues on paved roads towards the Costa dei Gabbiani, up to the panoramic loop overlooking the town. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, there is also a 6-kilometre walk. The route offers breathtaking sea views, the intense scent of Mediterranean scrub, and the unique colours of the old iron mines that tell the island's history.

An event for all ages

Corri con Anna is designed to involve the entire community: the morning opens with registration and bib collection, continues with the race dedicated to children and teenagers, accompanied by entertainment and bouncy castles, and culminates with the start of the competitive run and the walk. Athletes and volunteers from numerous Elban sports clubs, including Atletica Isola d'Elba, Atletica Elba, Virtus Elba, and Atletica Amaranto, bring the event to life every year, which concludes with the awards ceremony and the traditional pasta party.

Capoliveri, the setting for the race

Perched on a hill overlooking the sea, the Municipality of Capoliveri is one of the most evocative villages on the Island of Elba and the Tuscan archipelago. Its narrow streets, beaches, and hinterland rich in mining history provide the ideal backdrop for an event that combines sporting passion with a commitment to solidarity. Participating in Corri con Anna means supporting the initiatives of the I Sogni di Anna association and experiencing the island on one of the days most cherished by the local community.