Murgia di Corsa
The 10 km competitive road race in the heart of the Alta Murgia, in Santeramo in Colle
About Murgia di Corsa
Murgia di Corsa: running in the heart of the Alta Murgia
Murgia di Corsa is the competitive road race that brings the streets of Santeramo in Colle to life every year. Located in the province of Bari, this town overlooks the Alta Murgia plateau, bordering the Basilicata region. The event is organized by ASD Murgia Marathon Santeramo with the technical approval of FIDAL Puglia and the patronage of the Municipality of Santeramo in Colle and the Puglia Region. Since its inception in 2023, the race has grown rapidly to become a key fixture in the regional running calendar.
The Route
The race covers a distance of approximately 10 kilometers, winding through both urban streets and the outskirts of the Murgia countryside. The start and finish lines are located in Piazza Di Vagno, the town's beating heart, where athletes, coaches, and spectators gather. The flat, fast course showcases the natural and historical heritage of Santeramo and the Alta Murgia, offering participants a glimpse of the typical landscape of the Apulian hinterland.
A stage of the Corripuglia circuit
Murgia di Corsa is part of the Corripuglia Regional Championship, the circuit that brings together the main road races in Puglia. This status attracts hundreds of FIDAL-registered runners representing dozens of sports clubs from all over the region. The competition is open to junior, promise, and senior categories, both male and female, in accordance with the technical regulations of the Italian Athletics Federation.
Sport and local territory
Beyond the competitive aspect, the event aims to promote the local area and a healthy lifestyle through outdoor sports. The event involves the entire community of Santeramo in Colle: volunteers, associations, local businesses, and law enforcement work together to ensure assistance, safety, and hospitality along the entire route. The result is a popular celebration of sport that combines competition, social connection, and the promotion of the Alta Murgia.
Where it takes place
Santeramo in Colle sits at an altitude of approximately 500 meters on the Murgia plateau, in the southeastern part of the province of Bari, in Puglia. Its location, straddling the Bari and Matera Murgia, makes it an ideal starting point for running enthusiasts and outdoor sports lovers.
Murgia di Corsa — edition 2026
Murgia di Corsa 2026, the third edition
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Santeramo in Colle hosted the third edition of Murgia di Corsa, a 10 km competitive road race serving as the sixth stage of the 2026 Corripuglia Championship. With the start and finish in Piazza Di Vagno, the event recorded 903 registered participants, including 176 women, representing 92 clubs from across Puglia.
The winners
In the men's category, Michele Laurieri (Happy Runners Altamura) won with a time of 32:48, ahead of Luca Nuzzi (33:10) and Giovanni Ceglie (34:06). In the women's category, Francesca Pastore (Gioia Running) triumphed in 39:12, followed by Elga Leo (40:22) and Stella Giampaolo (40:49). There was also great emotion for the participation of 93-year-old Cenzino Mirizzi, a symbol of the race's popular spirit.
The day, made possible by the work of volunteers, associations, and local businesses, combined competition, celebration, and the promotion of the Alta Murgia.
Programme Murgia di Corsa 2026
Race Program
- 10 km competitive road race, urban and suburban route
- Start and finish in Piazza Di Vagno
- Sixth stage of the 2026 Corripuglia Championship
- Junior, promise, and senior categories, male and female, according to FIDAL rules
- Maximum race time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Awards ceremony for overall winners and categories
Highlights Murgia di Corsa 2026
- 903 registered athletes, including 176 women, and 92 clubs at the start
- Victories by Michele Laurieri (32:48) and Francesca Pastore (39:12)
- Sixth stage of the 2026 Corripuglia regional circuit
- Technical approval by FIDAL Puglia, patronage of the Municipality and Puglia Region
Prices Murgia di Corsa 2026
Practical information — Murgia di Corsa
How to get there
Santeramo in Colle can be reached via the SS 271 and SP 235 roads; it is approximately 45 km from Bari. The train station is served by the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (Bari-Matera line).
Start and Finish
Piazza Di Vagno, in the center of Santeramo in Colle.
Registration
Reserved for FIDAL-registered athletes and Runcard holders with a valid competitive medical certificate. Registration is done online in the days leading up to the race.
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Where does it take place — Murgia di Corsa
Piazza Di Vagno
Piazza Giuseppe Di Vagno, 70029 Santeramo in Colle