Saint Sebastian Festival of Coriano
The patronal feast of Coriano, between faith, tradition, and sport in Piazza Don Minzoni
About Saint Sebastian Coriano
A Patronal Feast Between Faith and Community
The Saint Sebastian Festival is one of the most cherished events of the year in Coriano, a town in the hinterland of the Rimini province, in Emilia-Romagna. Saint Sebastian is the patron of the Municipality of Coriano and the Local Police, and his feast day, set for January 20th, is celebrated every year with a series of events that intertwine the religious, civil, and sporting dimensions, involving the entire community.
Religious and Civil Celebrations
The heart of the festival is the solemn Holy Mass celebrated on the afternoon of January 20th at the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta, in the presence of local civil and military authorities. At the end of the service, a procession forms, heading to Piazza Don Minzoni, where a laurel wreath is laid at the foot of the statue of Saint Sebastian, as a sign of homage to the patron saint. The day concludes in a convivial atmosphere, with the offering of traditional hot mulled wine to all attendees.
The Saint Sebastian Trophy
For decades, devotion has been accompanied by a well-established sporting tradition: the Saint Sebastian Trophy, a historic running race organized by the Gruppo Podistico Cerasolo with the patronage of the Municipality. The race, now in its thirty-fifth edition, starts from Piazza Don Minzoni and offers three scenic routes of approximately 7, 5, and 2.8 kilometers, designed to accommodate competitive athletes, walkers, and families. Each year, the event attracts over 400 participants, who run along the roads and hills surrounding the town center.
A Heritage of Popular Traditions
The Saint Sebastian Festival tells the story of a community that keeps its connection to its roots alive. The encounter between the sacred rite, the institutional memory linked to the Local Police, and the sporting and popular participation makes this occasion a highly anticipated event in the winter calendar of Coriano and the entire Valconca region, in the Rimini territory.
Saint Sebastian Coriano — edition 2026
Program for the 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the Saint Sebastian Festival in Coriano was spread over two main days, featuring sporting tradition and religious and civil celebrations.
Sunday, January 18th - 37th Saint Sebastian Trophy
The historic running race organized by the Gruppo Podistico Cerasolo, with the patronage of the Municipality, saw the participation of over 400 athletes. The start was at 7:00 AM from Piazza Don Minzoni, with three scenic routes of 7, 5, and 2.8 kilometers, concluding around 11:30 AM.
Tuesday, January 20th - Celebrations for the Patron Saint
- 4:00 PM: Solemn Holy Mass at the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta, in the presence of civil and military authorities.
- Following the Mass, a procession to lay the laurel wreath at the statue of Saint Sebastian in Piazza Don Minzoni, and the offering of mulled wine to the community.
- 5:00 PM: Inauguration of the art exhibition "Il viaggio" by Maria Pia Campagna at the "G. A. Battarra" Municipal Library hall, open to the public until January 25th.
Programme Saint Sebastian Coriano 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2026
- 7:00 AM: Start of the 37th Saint Sebastian Trophy from Piazza Don Minzoni (routes of 7, 5, and 2.8 km), race until approximately 11:30 AM.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- 4:00 PM: Solemn Holy Mass in the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta with civil and military authorities.
- Following: Procession and laying of the laurel wreath at the statue of Saint Sebastian in Piazza Don Minzoni; offering of mulled wine.
- 5:00 PM: Inauguration of the exhibition "Il viaggio" by Maria Pia Campagna at the "G. A. Battarra" Municipal Library (until January 25th).
Highlights Saint Sebastian Coriano 2026
- 37th Saint Sebastian Trophy with over 400 athletes
- Solemn Holy Mass at Santa Maria Assunta
- Procession and laying of the laurel wreath in Piazza Don Minzoni
- Offering of mulled wine to the community
- Art exhibition "Il viaggio" at the Municipal Library
Prices Saint Sebastian Coriano 2026
Practical information — Saint Sebastian Coriano
When
The patronal feast takes place around January 20th. The running race is usually held on the preceding Sundays.
Where
Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Piazza Don Minzoni, in the center of Coriano (RN), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
By car: Coriano is accessible from the SS72 and the A14 motorway (Rimini Sud or Riccione exit), continuing towards the Valconca hinterland. By train: the nearest station is Rimini, connected to Coriano by intercity bus lines.
Costs
Religious and civil celebrations are free to attend. Participation in the Saint Sebastian Trophy requires registration through the Gruppo Podistico Cerasolo.
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Where does it take place — Saint Sebastian Coriano
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta e Piazza Don Minzoni