Corri Onano

A race created to revive the village

Corri Onano is a young yet already highly popular running event, established in 2025 by the Municipality of Onano and the Pro Loco Association of Onano, in the province of Viterbo, in northern Lazio. The concept is simple and successful: using running as a tool for tourism promotion in a village of just a few hundred inhabitants, nestled between Lake Bolsena and the Tuscan border, in that part of Alta Tuscia defined by tuff, oak forests, and white gravel roads. Since its first edition, the event has brought hundreds of runners from all over Lazio and neighboring regions to Onano, transforming Piazza Umberto I into a small sports village for an evening.

The route: asphalt, dirt, and a return to the village

The track measures approximately 9.9 kilometers and is mixed-terrain. The start is in the heart of the town, with an initial stretch through the village streets that treats competitors to direct encouragement from residents leaning out of their doorways. After the first few kilometers, the loop leaves the town, and around the 4.5 km mark, it enters a dirt road of about 3 kilometers—the most scenic and challenging part of the race: here, the landscape opens up to cultivated fields and the volcanic hills of the area. The final sector leads athletes back toward Onano and the finish line, back in the square. A water station is provided along the dirt section, while a full refreshment area awaits everyone at the finish line.

Three events for three different audiences

The festival's format includes three participation modes, designed to ensure no one is left out:

• Competitive race: reserved for athletes registered with FIDAL or recognized sports promotion bodies and RunCard holders, with official rankings and category awards.
• Non-competitive race: the same route, with no registration required, for those who want to tackle the 9.9 kilometers without the pressure of the stopwatch.
• Fun walk: at a free pace, open to families, children accompanied by adults, and walkers, starting a few minutes after the runners.

The late afternoon atmosphere

One of the organizers' smartest choices is the timing: the start is set for the late afternoon, when the heat of late June has subsided and the grazing light illuminates the tuff of the houses. The result is a race that glides toward sunset and concludes in a festive atmosphere, complete with awards, refreshments, and the conviviality typical of the village festivals in Tuscia. Participants are guaranteed a race pack, finisher medal, changing rooms, showers, bag storage, and a photo service.

Where to run: Onano and the Alta Tuscia

Onano is one of the northernmost municipalities in the province of Viterbo, overlooking the border with Tuscany and the plateau that slopes down toward Lake Bolsena. The village is known for its Onano lentil, a local gastronomic specialty celebrated by a summer festival, and for a medieval historic center gathered around Palazzo Monaldeschi. Running here means crossing a territory little touched by mass tourism, where agricultural vocation and historical heritage coexist. It is no coincidence that the 2026 edition was inaugurated by the Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, a sign of institutional attention toward projects for the revitalization of small villages in Lazio.

Who organizes it

Technical organization is entrusted to ACSI Italia Atletica together with A.S.D. Podistica Primavalle Rome, a historic Roman club, with coordination by the Municipality and the Pro Loco of Onano. Timing and ranking management are handled by a professional service, ensuring the regularity of the competitive race.