Di corsa per Telethon

A run for solidarity in the heart of Catania

Di corsa per Telethon is one of the most cherished running events in the Catania sports calendar: a road race that combines competition, popular participation, and a commitment to solidarity in support of the Telethon Foundation, which has been at the forefront of scientific research into rare genetic diseases for years. The event takes place in the municipality of Catania, along the picturesque city seafront, attracting professional athletes, amateur runners, families, and citizens eager to support a good cause.

The route and disciplines

The event takes place along Viale Ruggero di Lauria, one of the most scenic avenues overlooking the sea in Catania. The track is designed as a 2 km city circuit to be repeated several times, with the meeting point, start, and finish all located in the seafront area. The race offers three different formats to suit everyone:

• 10 km competitive: the official road race, reserved for registered athletes and valid for the regional circuit, with official timing.
• 10 km non-competitive walkathon: for those who want to cover the same distance without the pressure of time, whether running or walking.
• 2 km fun walkathon: a walk open to families, children, and groups, designed to involve as many participants as possible in the fundraising efforts.

Sport, research, and the local area

The value of the event is not measured only in kilometers: every registration translates into a concrete contribution to the research into rare genetic diseases carried out by Telethon. The slogan accompanying the event—sport, solidarity, and participation—perfectly summarizes the spirit of a day where running becomes a way to do good.

The race is organized by the ASD Scuola di Atletica Leggera Catania under the aegis of FIDAL (Italian Athletics Federation) and is part of the Running Sicily circuit, a showcase for island running that visits various locations in Sicily throughout the year.

An event for all of Catania

More than just a race, Di corsa per Telethon has become a highly anticipated event for the sports community of Catania and its province. The backdrop of the seafront, the spring weather, and the charitable purpose make the event a popular festival capable of combining athletic performance with inclusion, in true Sicilian spirit.