CorsAmare

CorsAmare: Running by the sea in Polignano

CorsAmare is one of the most beloved running events on the Bari coast. Held every year in late February in Polignano a Mare, in the heart of the Adriatic side of Puglia, it transforms the streets of the famous cliffside village into a race course open to athletes of all levels. The name itself, a play on the words "corsa" (run) and "amare" (to love/by the sea), captures the spirit of the event: a love for running, the sea, and one's own town.

A regional race and a walk for everyone

The event is organized by ASD Atletica Polignano in collaboration with the Puglia section of the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL) and under the patronage of the Municipality of Polignano a Mare. The program offers two ways to participate:

• a regional competitive race covering approximately 10 kilometers, reserved for registered athletes;
• a parallel non-competitive event, open to "independent" runners who can complete the course at their own pace, walking or running without being ranked.

The meeting point and start are in Piazza Aldo Moro, in the town center, and the route winds through scenic roads overlooking the Adriatic.

The Luigi Liuzzi Memorial

CorsAmare is dedicated to the memory of Luigi Liuzzi, a figure deeply connected to the local athletics scene. The race continues his legacy through the Memorial named in his honor, strengthening the bond between the sport and the local community.

Sport and territory in Puglia

Beyond the competition, CorsAmare is an opportunity to discover Polignano a Mare in the off-season, when the village is less crowded and the winter light enhances the cliffs, sea caves, and white houses of the historic center. The event attracts runners from across the province of Bari and all of Puglia, helping to promote the region through sport and an active, outdoor lifestyle.