The road running race in Francavilla Fontana
Corri Francavilla is the most anticipated running event in Francavilla Fontana, located in the heart of northern Salento, in the province of Brindisi, Puglia. Every year, the event attracts hundreds of athletes, enthusiasts, and casual walkers who gather in the streets and avenues of the 'City of the Imperials' to share a morning dedicated to sport, movement, and community spirit.
The heart of the event is the 8-kilometre competitive road race, valid for the 'Sulle Vie di Brento' Provincial Circuit, which brings together the main running races in the Brindisi area. The route winds through the city streets, starting and finishing in the centre of Francavilla Fontana, offering athletes a fast, smooth course immersed in the atmosphere of the old town.
Alongside the race reserved for registered athletes, ASD Team Francavilla organizes a non-competitive fun run, open to everyone upon signing a waiver. It is the perfect opportunity for families, children, and people of all fitness levels to join the festivities, walking or running without the pressure of the clock. The event, which has also been linked to the theme of legality over the years, has become a true moment of gathering for the entire community.
Corri Francavilla is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Francavilla Fontana and with the support of FIDAL - Provincial Committee of Brindisi. The event involves volunteers, local associations, and law enforcement to ensure safety along the route and transform a spring-summer Sunday into a true popular celebration of sport.
Known as the 'City of the Imperials', Francavilla Fontana boasts a historic centre rich in Baroque palaces, churches, and the famous Castello Imperiali. Running or walking along its streets means crossing centuries of Salento history, in a setting that blends heritage, tradition, and sporting vitality. Corri Francavilla is an ideal opportunity to discover the city and its surroundings, amidst Apulian hospitality and the typical flavours of local cuisine.
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Francavilla Fontana hosted the 19th edition of Corri Francavilla, organized by ASD Team Francavilla. The meeting point was set for 7:30 AM on Viale Lilla, with the race starting at 8:30 AM.
The competitive race was held over an 8-kilometre road distance and was valid for the 'Sulle Vie di Brento' Provincial Circuit. Alongside the competitive event, reserved for registered athletes, a non-competitive fun run took place, open to all non-registered participants upon signing a waiver.
The event was held under the patronage of the Municipality of Francavilla Fontana and with the support of FIDAL - Provincial Committee of Brindisi.
Francavilla Fontana can be reached by car via the SS7 Appia (Taranto-Brindisi) and the SS605. The train station is served by Trenitalia regional lines and Ferrovie del Sud Est. The nearest airports are Brindisi-Salento and Bari-Palese.
Meeting point at Viale Lilla from 7:30 AM; race start at 8:30 AM.
Registration and race rules for the competitive event are available via the portal www.icron.it. The non-competitive fun run is open to all non-registered participants upon signing a waiver. Info: +39 327 766 3895 - +39 345 358 9281 - +39 329 431 9053.
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Viale Lilla
Viale Lilla, 72021 Francavilla Fontana