Strabefana of Faggiano
The Epiphany road race in Faggiano, in the heart of the Ionian Land
About Strabefana
The Strabefana, an Epiphany running tradition
The Strabefana is one of the most beloved road races in the Apulian running calendar, held punctually on January 6th, the day of the Epiphany, through the streets of Faggiano, a small town in the Province of Taranto, Puglia. Established in the mid-2000s and now in its twenty-first edition, the event has become a staple for those who love to start the year with a run, combining sport with the popular Befana festivities.
The course
The race covers a distance of approximately 9.6 kilometres, with start and finish in Piazza Aldo Moro, in the town centre. The course, almost entirely flat, first winds through the streets of Faggiano's historic centre before continuing along rural roads immersed in the Ionian countryside, offering athletes a fast route that is also ideal for those looking for a good early-season time.
First stage of the Gran Prix di Corsa in Terra Jonica
The Strabefana plays a special role in the regional landscape: it is the first stage of the Gran Prix di Corsa in Terra Jonica, the circuit that accompanies runners in the Taranto area throughout the season. A regional-level race included in the FIDAL calendar, it is open to Allievi, Juniores, Promesse, and Seniores categories, both male and female, and gathers several hundred participants from clubs across Puglia every year.
Organization and atmosphere
The event is organized by ASD Podistica Faggiano V.P. Service, a historic local sports association, with the support of the Municipality of Faggiano. On the morning of the Epiphany, the town centre comes alive with runners, families, and spectators: the Strabefana is not just a competition, but a celebration that involves the entire community, in perfect harmony with the convivial spirit of the Befana tradition.
Why participate
- One of the first road races of the year in Puglia, ideal for opening the season.
- Fast and flat course of approximately 9.6 km.
- Start and finish in the heart of Faggiano, in Piazza Aldo Moro.
- First leg of the Gran Prix di Corsa in Terra Jonica.
- A popular festive atmosphere on the day of the Epiphany.
Strabefana — edition 2026
21st Strabefana, 2026 edition
The twenty-first edition of the Strabefana was held on January 6, 2026, on the day of the Epiphany, with the meeting point and start in Piazza Aldo Moro in Faggiano. On the 9.6 km course, victory went to Giuseppe Santoruvo (Dynamyk Fitness), the first to cross the finish line with a time of 32'09". The event officially opened the Gran Prix di Corsa in Terra Jonica, confirming the Strabefana as one of the most followed opening events of the regional FIDAL calendar.
Programme Strabefana 2026
Highlights Strabefana 2026
Prices Strabefana 2026
Practical information — Strabefana
How to get there
Faggiano is located in the Ionian hinterland, a few kilometres from Taranto. By car, it can be reached via the SS7 ter and the provincial roads connecting Taranto and San Giorgio Jonico. The reference railway station is Taranto, from where you can continue by car or local connections.
Start and meeting point
The meeting point, start, and finish are located in Piazza Aldo Moro, in the centre of Faggiano. The race takes place on January 6th, the day of the Epiphany.
Registration
Registration is handled through FIDAL clubs according to the event's technical regulations. For information, you can contact the organizers at ASD Podistica Faggiano V.P. Service at [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Strabefana
Piazza Aldo Moro
Piazza Aldo Moro, 74020 Faggiano