Oliviero Frosali Trophy – Siro Magni Memorial

A race in the spirit of 25 April

The Oliviero Frosali Trophy – Siro Magni Memorial is one of the most deeply rooted road-running events in the Florence area. It is held every year on 25 April, Liberation Day, in Sesto Fiorentino, a major town in the northern belt of Florence, in Tuscany. Far more than a simple footrace, the event is a heartfelt occasion for the community, where sport and historical memory come together on a morning of popular celebration.

Sport and civic memory

The event is named after two figures deeply connected to the area. Oliviero Frosali is remembered as a symbol of anti-fascism in Sesto, tragically killed before the eyes of his daughter, who later became the wife of Siro Magni. The Siro Magni Memorial honours the founder of the Gruppo Sportivo Ausonia, established in 1974. Running on 25 April thus takes on a symbolic value: the race becomes a tribute to the Liberation and to the values of freedom that define the day. Fittingly, in years past President Sandro Pertini sent telegrams of greeting to the organisers.

The courses

The sporting programme is designed for athletes of every level and for families:

• 14 km competitive race: the route crosses the old town of Sesto Fiorentino and climbs the surrounding hills, offering sweeping views over the Florentine plain.
• 14 km non-competitive run: the same route as the championship race, open to anyone wishing to tackle the distance without an official ranking.
• 5 km fun run: a walk suitable for everyone, ideal for families, children and walkers.

A historic organiser

Behind the event is G.S. Ausonia ASD, a club founded in 1974 by Sirio Magni together with Vincenzo Franceschini, Silvano Gambacciani, Bruno Sarti and Romano Zucca. For more than fifty years, Ausonia has been a solid and passionate force in Tuscan road running. The race is part of the UISP Florence calendar and counts towards the UISP "Camangi" and "Under 30" trophies, as well as the "Fratres" trophy.

Atmosphere and turnout

Each edition draws around three hundred and fifty participants, from competitive athletes to amateurs. The meeting point is the Circolo Rinascita at via Matteotti 18, while the start is given from Piazza Ginori, in the heart of town. Prizes are generous, with awards for the leading men's and women's categories and a well-stocked race pack for all participants. It is a way to spend the morning of 25 April in the name of sport, conviviality and remembrance, in the heart of the province of Florence.