Corro anch'io

A race for the little ones in the heart of Settecamini

Corro anch'io is a non-competitive fun run dedicated to children and teenagers up to 16 years old. Every spring, it brings life to Settecamini, a district on the eastern outskirts of Rome, located within Municipio IV. The traditional meeting point is Piazza Santa Maria dell'Olivo, the religious and social heart of the neighborhood, where the race courses begin, winding through streets closed to traffic for the occasion.

The initiative was launched in 2015 through a collaboration between the sports association ASD Tiburtina Running Roma and the Settecamini parish festival committee, with the goal of offering young people a free, safe, and non-competitive sporting opportunity. Since then, the event has been held almost every year, reaching its ninth edition in 2026 and earning the patronage of Roma Capitale and Municipio IV.

Two courses, one big celebration

The format is simple and designed to be inclusive. The organizers offer two distinct tracks based on age:

• Short course, approx. 400 meters, recommended for children up to 7 years old, often accompanied by their parents;
• Long course, 1,500 meters, reserved for children and teenagers aged 8 to 16.

As it is not a competitive race, there are no official times or rankings: all participants who cross the finish line receive a medal. Past editions have featured symbolic prizes for the fastest runners, generous race packs for the children, and a raffle with dozens of prizes donated by local merchants.

Sport, solidarity, and community

Corro anch'io is more than just a morning of sport. The event has always had a social vocation: some editions have been dedicated to supporting local associations and healthcare volunteer groups, with fundraising and awareness-raising moments alongside the race. The involvement of schools, parishes, and sports clubs in Municipio IV turns the square into a large shared space for a few hours, with stalls, entertainment, and families cheering on the young athletes along the barriers.

Part of the patronal feast

The race is part of the weekend of festivities in honor of the Madonna di Santa Maria dell'Olivo, the most cherished tradition in Settecamini. Every May, it brings processions, illuminations, food stalls, and evening shows to the neighborhood. However, Corro anch'io maintains its own identity and edition count: it is the sporting event that kicks off the Sunday festivities, usually in the early morning, before the religious celebrations and the fair take center stage.

A landmark for Rome's eastern outskirts

In an area of the city that thrives on community associations and grassroots initiatives, the race represents a small but solid tradition. For the Lazio region and the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Corro anch'io is one of the most successful examples of youth neighborhood running: no competitive ambition, just hundreds of children in motion and an entire district rallying around them. Visitors from outside the area will find a genuine, free, and easily accessible event, perfect for discovering an authentic, non-touristy side of the capital.