Corri Marione

A semi-serious race that has become a classic of the Pontine summer

Born in 2019 on the initiative of A.S.D. Olimpia Lazio, Corri Marione is now one of the most popular running events in the province of Latina, in the Lazio region. Its distinctive feature is stated right in the rules: this is not a race against the clock, but a semi-serious run where the goal is not the final time, but the pleasure of crossing one of the most evocative landscapes in the Municipality of Fondi in good company. In 2025, the event hit an all-time record of 400 participants, confirming its status as the most crowded event in the UISP "Natalino Nocera" circuit.

The route: 7.5 km around Lake Fondi

The course covers approximately 7.5 kilometers, consisting of a 3.5 km loop to be completed twice, within the Monti Ausoni and Lake Fondi Natural Park. You run on dirt paths and country lanes, through reed beds, lush vegetation, and open views of the coastal lake—one of the most delicate and lesser-known natural environments on the Lazio coast. The terrain is flat and accessible, which is why the event is also open to those who prefer nordic walking, fitwalking, or just a casual walk.

Three refreshment stops, three beers

The rule that made Corri Marione famous is the refreshment policy: three refreshment points are set up along the route where a glass of beer is served, and to appear in the final ranking, you must have "honored" all three. It is a playful gimmick that flips the logic of a classic running race and has attracted entire families, vacationers, groups of friends, and nature lovers with their dogs in tow over the years. The organizers' slogan—"we provide the beer"—perfectly sums up the spirit of the evening.

Meeting point at Tenuta Sugarelle

The event's logistics base is the Foresteria Tenuta Sugarelle, located on Via Sugarelle in Salto di Fondi, the seaside hamlet of Fondi overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. This is where the meeting point, bib distribution, and late afternoon start take place, just as the summer heat begins to fade. The timing is no coincidence: running at sunset by the lake is, according to participants, the most beautiful moment of the entire event.

The "third half"

As in every edition, the finish line doesn't mark the end of the evening. After the awards ceremony—which also includes a prize for the largest group, a highly contested category—the so-called "third half" begins: pasta, sandwiches, drinks, live music, and a prize raffle. This is when the event shows its most authentic nature: a village festival disguised as a running race.

Sport, environment, and territory

Corri Marione is sponsored by the Municipality of Fondi and supported by the Park Authority, which sees the event as an opportunity to promote the protected area: many participants discover a lake environment that few, even among residents, visit regularly. The event is part of the Fondi summer calendar, alongside the "Estatissima" festival, and represents one of the moments when the community of Salto di Fondi gathers in full.

Who is it for?

• Amateur runners looking for a fun, non-timed evening
• Walkers, nordic walking, and fitwalking enthusiasts
• Families with children and groups of friends
• Nature and beer lovers, in varying doses