Naviglio Half Marathon

Running along the Naviglio della Martesana

Every May, Cernusco sul Naviglio, in the province of Milan, hosts the Naviglio Half Marathon, one of the most beloved running races in the Milanese hinterland. The course, officially approved by FIDAL for the classic distance of 21.097 km, starts from the athletics track at the Sports Center in Via Buonarroti and unfolds through the city streets, historic squares, and especially along the towpath of the Naviglio della Martesana, heading towards Cassina de' Pecchi, Gorgonzola, and neighboring towns.

Three distances for everyone

The event offers three courses designed for every type of participant: the half marathon of 21 km for the most trained runners, the LionsTen of 10 km, and the LionsFour of 4 km, the latter suitable for amateurs and families. This inclusive format is one of the reasons for the event's growing success, which records record numbers each year.

Sport and solidarity

The Naviglio Half Marathon is organized by A.S.D. Pro Sesto Atletica Cernusco together with the Lions Club, with a strong charitable focus: part of the proceeds is donated to charitable initiatives. The race thus combines the passion for running with social commitment, in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire city and the towns crossed by the route.

An event for the territory

With over a thousand participants expected, the Naviglio Half Marathon is now a classic on the Lombard running calendar. Running along the Naviglio della Martesana means crossing a landscape that tells the hydraulic and agricultural history of the Milanese territory, on a flat and evocative route that enhances Cernusco sul Naviglio and the entire Martesana area.