La Corsa di Alberto

A race born from a story of courage

La Corsa di Alberto is much more than just a running event: it is how an entire community has chosen to remember Alberto Stazi, an athlete from Sant'Angelo Romano who fought for 22 months against a terminal illness before his passing in 2015. Since the following year, the Gli Amici di Alberto association has turned that memory into a staple of the late June calendar, supported by the Pro Loco and the Municipality of Sant'Angelo Romano. The event's motto says it all: we run to beat cancer.

Two routes, one finish line

The format is designed to be truly inclusive. The competitive race, reserved for adult athletes who are registered or compliant with health regulations, covers a 6.4 km route through the village streets; alongside it, the 3.8 km non-competitive walk is open to anyone, including families and children, with on-site registration available. The start takes place from the Belvedere Aldo Nardi, the town's panoramic terrace, in the late afternoon—a time that offers golden light and milder temperatures for participants.

Solidarity at the heart of the event

Every registration fee and contribution collected during the day has a specific purpose: purchasing equipment for oncology patients. Year after year, the race has multiplied its efforts and participation, becoming one of the most heartfelt charitable initiatives in the Tiburtino-Cornicolano area. Whether running, walking, or simply cheering along the route, everyone contributes to the same goal: providing hope to those facing illness.

Sant'Angelo Romano, the village of the Monti Cornicolani

The event is also a perfect opportunity to discover Sant'Angelo Romano, a small town in the Metropolitan City of Rome perched in the Monti Cornicolani, in the heart of the Lazio region. From the Belvedere Aldo Nardi, the view stretches across the Roman countryside to the Lucretili Mountains, while the historic center preserves the Orsini-Cesi Castle and a network of alleys that serves as a natural backdrop for the race. The Lazio region is full of running events, but few manage to combine sport, landscape, and such a concrete charitable cause like this one.

A community gathering

Technical organization is managed with the support of ASD Cat Sport Roma and timing by AZ Podismo, but the soul of the event remains grassroots: volunteers, families, and friends of Alberto bring the square to life from the afternoon, handling last-minute registrations, bib numbers, and encouragement. For those visiting the area in late June, La Corsa di Alberto is the perfect chance to experience an authentic Lazio village at its most generous.