Corri Road Runners Maddaloni

A Sunday run through the streets of Maddaloni

The Corri Road Runners Maddaloni is an annual road running race that, at the start of autumn, brings hundreds of athletes to the asphalt of Maddaloni, a town in the province of Caserta, in Campania. This is not an elite race or a tourist showcase; it is a classic of the Caserta running calendar, built over time by local sports club volunteers and now a highly anticipated date for runners across Caserta, Naples, and Sannio. The formula is simple and effective, typical of great town races: streets closed to traffic, residents cheering from the sidewalks, and a compact group starting in the morning to fill the town center with the sound of footsteps and voices.

The course: 9.9 km on the road

The official distance reported by the FIDAL calendar is 9.9 km, a route entirely on asphalt that winds through the town center. It is a race that rewards those with basic training but remains accessible: the surface is even and mostly flat, allowing those chasing a personal best to push from the very first kilometers, while those running for the pleasure of participating will find a welcoming course. In past editions, the meeting point was located on via Napoli, chosen for its ample parking and space for team tents, with the start scheduled for around 8:30 AM. The route crosses the most recognizable landmarks of the city, providing participants with a small urban map of Maddaloni, kilometer by kilometer.

Who organizes the race

The event is organized by the A.S.D. Road Runners Maddaloni, a FIDAL-affiliated club (code CE021) based on via Viviani in Maddaloni and presided over by Michele Campolattano. The club has over 130 members and does more than just organize: its athletes travel year-round for road races, half-marathons, and marathons from Campania to Lazio. Their home race is the moment the club returns the hospitality they receive from the running community elsewhere. Alongside the Corri Road Runners, the association manages other local running initiatives throughout the season.

A popular and charitable event

The race has always had a neighborhood soul rather than a stadium feel. The editions have been held with the patronage and collaboration of the Municipality of Maddaloni, CONI, and sports promotion bodies like OPES Italia. On several occasions, the race has hosted solidarity initiatives promoted by local associations, opening the event to those who usually remain outside the rankings. This choice is also reflected in the awards: in addition to the top overall finishers, category placements and team rankings are recognized, ensuring every sports group goes home with something.

Numbers and participation

The event's growth is evident in the numbers from historical editions: in 2018, the race finished with 957 finishers, and the following year, for the tenth edition, organizers announced about 1,200 registered participants. These figures place the Corri Road Runners among the most attended races in the province of Caserta and explain why the September date is marked well in advance on the calendars of Campanian running clubs, from groups in Sannio to those in the Naples area.

Maddaloni, between Caserta and the Tifatini Mountains

Maddaloni rises a few kilometers from Caserta, at the foot of the Tifatini Mountains, in an agricultural plain that has always been a crossroads between the Caserta area, Sannio, and the Campanian plain. The city preserves a historic center gathered beneath the ruins of the castle and, not far away, the famous Ponti della Valle of the Carolino Aqueduct, the 18th-century hydraulic masterpiece linked to the Royal Palace of Caserta. Running here means moving through a vibrant city of over 30,000 inhabitants, where the race is not an event imposed from above, but a street festival that the neighborhood recognizes as its own.

Why it is worth participating

• Ideal distance: 9.9 km, the perfect length to test yourself without the strain of a half-marathon.
• City course: entirely on asphalt, in the heart of Maddaloni, with crowds along the streets.
• Regional FIDAL race: official timing and rankings, open to all categories.
• Festive atmosphere: individual and team awards, refreshment stations, and a hospitality that has built the event's reputation.