March for Peace (running race)

A race with a message

March for Peace is much more than just a running race: it is a sporting event that, since its first edition in 2015, has chosen to link the physical challenge of running with the universal value of peace. Every year, at the start of spring, the streets of Brusciano, a town in the province of Naples in Campania, fill with athletes, enthusiasts, and families participating in an event that has grown year after year to become one of the most anticipated dates in the Campania running calendar.

The course

The heart of the event is a competitive 9.99 km road race, starting and finishing in Piazza XI Settembre, in the centre of Brusciano. It is a fast track, though not entirely flat: the route features three short uphill sections and three downhill sections, with an estimated total elevation gain of between 35 and 45 metres. It is a circuit that rewards consistent runners and winds through the town streets, turning the entire village into a grand sporting stage for a morning.

The organization

The race is organized by the Runners Giomo Association, born from the passion of Giovanni Mocerino, with the patronage of the Municipality of Brusciano. Over the years, the event has attracted hundreds of registrants and dozens of teams from across the region, confirming its ability to combine organizational quality with community spirit. Registrations are managed through dedicated running platforms, and every participant who crosses the finish line receives a finisher's medal.

Sport, community, and solidarity

What sets March for Peace apart is the festive atmosphere that accompanies the competition. Alongside the most competitive athletes, the race welcomes amateurs, sports groups, and families in a day that is both an athletic challenge and a moment of social gathering. The theme of peace, already reflected in its name, gives the event a value that goes beyond the clock, making it a small symbol for the entire Brusciano community.

An early March tradition

Traditionally held on the first Sundays of March, the race marks the ideal opening of the spring running season in the Nola area and the north-east of Naples. For runners in Campania, it is an opportunity to get back into the swing of things after winter, while for Brusciano, it represents a showcase that highlights the local area and its community associations.