Run on the Beach - Mondragone in Corsa
The April 25th road race on the Mondragone coastline, featuring a unique half-sand course
About Run on the Beach
Running by the sea in Mondragone
The Run on the Beach, also known by the name of its organizing association, Mondragone in Corsa, is the road race that brings hundreds of athletes to the coast of Mondragone, in the province of Caserta, Campania, every April 25th. Promoted by ASD Mondragone in Corsa under the aegis of FIDAL, it has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the Campanian running calendar, combining a serious competitive race with the discovery of the Domitian coast on a national holiday.
A course half on the sand
The track measures 9.990 kilometers and consists of a roughly 5 km loop repeated twice, with the start and finish in Piazza M. L. Conte. About half of each lap is run on the sand, right by the water: this is the section that makes the race so unique and challenging, as the yielding surface completely changes your running rhythm and forces you to pace yourself carefully. The other half takes place on paved roads along the coastline.
- Total distance: 9.990 km, listed in the FIDAL calendar as a 10 km road race
- Approximately 5 km loop repeated twice
- Half the course on the beach, half on asphalt
- Start and finish in Piazza M. L. Conte
- Timing via MyLaps ankle chip
The sixth edition
The sixth edition took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. 336 athletes lined up at the start, with 287 finishers recorded. The men's race was won by Marco Pascarella (ASI Polisportiva Bellona) in 35'26", ahead of Capanna (36'21") and Capuano (36'47"); the women's title went to Francesca Sabatini of New Atletica Afragola. The official presentation was held on April 18th with a press conference at Lido Sinuessa, on the beach that hosts the most scenic part of the course.
Services and assistance
- Ample parking near the start area
- Medical assistance along the route, including stations on the beach
- Showers available for participants at the Cin Cin Beach Club
- Two intermediate refreshment stations at km 3.5 and km 8.4, plus a final refreshment area
- Personalized finisher medal for all who cross the line
More than just a race
What sets the Run on the Beach apart is the atmosphere: live music at several points along the route, a final refreshment area with artisanal sweets, fresh fruit, and typical products from the Caserta area, and an award ceremony area set up directly on the sand. Every year, organizers arrange partnerships with local beach clubs and pizzerias, allowing athletes and their families to turn the morning race into a full day at the beach. After all, April 25th marks the symbolic start of the beach season in Mondragone.
Organizers
The event is managed by ASD Mondragone in Corsa, led by Rosa Nerone and Aldo Martucci, who oversee technical organization with the support of FIDAL judges and numerous local entities, including local producers who provide prizes in kind. The association has worked for years to promote the Domitian coast through sport, in a stretch of the Campanian coastline that combines long beaches, the silhouette of Monte Massico in the background, and the legacy of ancient Sinuessa.
Who can participate
The race is reserved for adults registered with FIDAL-affiliated clubs or recognized sports promotion bodies, as well as holders of a valid RUNCARD, all in compliance with health and insurance regulations. The number of entries is limited: registration closes once the maximum capacity set by the regulations is reached, so it is advisable to sign up well in advance of the race date.
Run on the Beach — edition 2026
The 6th Run on the Beach
The 2026 edition of the race organized by ASD Mondragone in Corsa took place on Saturday, April 25th, with the meeting point and start in Piazza M. L. Conte at 9:00 AM. The course, measured at 9.990 km, featured the formula that made the event famous: a loop of about five kilometers to be covered twice, with half the track by the sea, on the sand of the Mondragone coastline.
The race
336 athletes lined up at the start, with 287 finishers recorded by the registration portal. In the men's field, Marco Pascarella (ASI Polisportiva Bellona) set his own pace, finding the right rhythm on the shoreline and finishing in 35'26", ahead of Capanna (36'21") and Capuano (36'47"). Among the women, the victory went to Francesca Sabatini of New Atletica Afragola, who took the lead and built her victory kilometer after kilometer.
The atmosphere
The presentation was held on April 18th with a press conference at Lido Sinuessa. On race day, live music accompanied the runners at several points along the route; at the finish, there was a refreshment area with artisanal sweets, fresh fruit, and local products, a personalized finisher medal, and an award area set up on the beach, with the contribution of local partners such as Distilleria Petrone and Caseificio Antico Casale.
Programme Run on the Beach 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Morning - Competitors' meeting, bib and MyLaps chip collection in Piazza M. L. Conte, Mondragone.
- 9:00 AM - Start of the 6th Run on the Beach, a competitive FIDAL race over 9.990 km.
- During the race - 5 km loop repeated twice, half on the beach sand; live music at several points; intermediate refreshment stations at km 3.5 and km 8.4.
- At the finish - Piazza M. L. Conte: final refreshments with artisanal sweets, fresh fruit, and local products; showers available at the Cin Cin Beach Club.
- Following - Beachside awards: prizes for overall winners, categories, and clubs, with cash prizes and hampers offered by sponsors; personalized finisher medal for all classified runners.
Pre-event
Saturday, April 18, 2026: Official presentation press conference at Lido Sinuessa, Mondragone.
Highlights Run on the Beach 2026
- 9.990 km course with half the track on the sand, by the sea
- Start at 9:00 AM from Piazza M. L. Conte, 5 km loop repeated twice
- 336 athletes at the start and 287 finishers
- Victory for Marco Pascarella (ASI Polisportiva Bellona) in 35'26" and Francesca Sabatini (New Atletica Afragola)
- Live music along the route and beachside awards
- Personalized finisher medal, refreshment stations at km 3.5 and km 8.4
- MyLaps timing, medical assistance including on the beach, showers at the Cin Cin Beach Club
Prices Run on the Beach 2026
Practical information — Run on the Beach
How to get there
By car: Exit the A1 Rome-Naples motorway and continue towards the SS 7 quater Domiziana, which runs along the coast to Mondragone. By train: Mondragone-Cellole station on the Rome-Formia-Naples line, connected to the town center and the seafront. Ample parking is available near the start area in Piazza M. L. Conte.
Fees and registration
Registration is available online on the garepodistiche.com portal. The fee is affordable (a few euros), with a reduced rate for those who own a personal MyLaps chip and a penalty for failure to return a rented chip. The number of spots is limited by the regulations.
Practical tips
- Choose appropriate footwear: half the course is run on sand, and the yielding surface requires stable footing.
- Bring a change of clothes: showers are available at the Cin Cin Beach Club.
- Arrive early to collect your bib and chip before the morning start.
- Bring sunscreen and water: the track is almost entirely exposed.
Where to stay
Mondragone and nearby Baia Domizia offer hotels, holiday villages, and seaside accommodations; for a wider range of options, you can also choose Caserta, just over half an hour away by car, home to the Royal Palace of Caserta.
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Where does it take place — Run on the Beach
Piazza M. L. Conte e litorale di Mondragone
Piazza M. L. Conte, 81034 Mondragone