Stracivitanova — Half Marathon City of Civitanova Marche
The historic road race that has enlivened Civitanova Marche for half a century
About Stracivitanova
A Half-Century Tradition
Stracivitanova is much more than a footrace: it's an event that is part of the identity of Civitanova Marche, in the Province of Macerata, in the Marche region. Born in the seventies, it is considered the only city event that has never stopped in fifty years — with the exception of the two years of the pandemic — and that has spanned generations of runners, from the first amateur races to the current FIDAL-homologated half marathon.
Three Races, One Celebration
The event combines competitive and popular dimensions. The technical heart is the "Città di Civitanova Marche" Half Marathon, a distance of 21.097 km on a Category A homologated course, valid at the national level and capable of attracting good-level athletes from all over Italy. Alongside it are the non-competitive 10 km, open to those who run for passion without the pressure of the clock, and the 4 km Strafamily, a walk designed for families, children, and groups of friends.
A Route Between Sea and City
The course is one of the most scenic in the region: start and finish in the city center, between Corso Umberto I and Piazza XX Settembre, with a loop that touches the north and south seafront and the port area. Running Stracivitanova means experiencing the authentic face of a seaside city, cheered on by thousands of spectators along the streets.
Sport and Solidarity
The event has always combined sports activities with charitable work: part of the proceeds goes to the Telethon Foundation for research on rare genetic diseases, while collateral initiatives support local projects. Organized by A.S.D. Nuova Atletica Civitanova with the patronage of the Municipality, Stracivitanova is today one of the most participated road races in the Marche region, with thousands of registered participants and an economic impact that involves the entire city.
Stracivitanova — edition 2026
The 2026 edition celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Stracivitanova with an edition described as record-breaking: approximately 4,000 participants over the three distances. The 16th "Città di Civitanova Marche" Half Marathon (21.097 km) was joined by the non-competitive 10 km and the 4 km Strafamily. A week of events preceded the race, including shows, meetings, and solidarity moments in support of the Telethon Foundation.
Programme Stracivitanova 2026
Celebratory Week (March 1-7, 2026)
- March 1 — Lecture-performance by Cesare Catà at the Conti Theater
- March 5 — "StraGalà", charity dinner at the Serra di Civitanova to support the Il Faro anti-violence desk
- March 7 — Meetings with Federico Greco, Elena Melis, and Paolo Capriotti; concert by Matteo Greco in Piazza XX Settembre
Sunday, March 8, 2026 — The Races
- 8:00 AM — Gathering in Piazza XX Settembre
- 9:30 AM — Start from Corso Umberto I
Distances: 21.097 km Half Marathon (Category A homologated course, competitive), 10 km non-competitive, and 4 km Strafamily. The course runs through the city center, the north and south seafront, and the port, with the finish line in Piazza XX Settembre.
Highlights Stracivitanova 2026
- Fiftieth-anniversary edition, record-breaking with approximately 4,000 participants
- Men's half marathon victory by Simon Dudi Ekidor (Atletica Potenza Picena) in 1h03'16"
- Among the women, victory went to Giulia Giorgi (Calcestruzzi Corradini Excelsior) in 1h17'22"
- Over €3,500 raised for the Telethon Foundation
Prices Stracivitanova 2026
Practical information — Stracivitanova
Where
Meeting point and start in Piazza XX Settembre and Corso Umberto I, in the center of Civitanova Marche (MC). The course runs through the city center, the north and south seafront, and the port.
How to Get There
Civitanova Marche is easily reachable by car from the A14 motorway (Civitanova Marche exit) and by train thanks to the railway station on the Adriatic line, just a few minutes' walk from the start area.
Registration and Contacts
Online registration and information on the official website stracivitanova.it. Secretariat: [email protected], tel. 0733 1870020. Organization by A.S.D. Nuova Atletica Civitanova, Corso Garibaldi 334, Civitanova Marche.
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Where does it take place — Stracivitanova
Centro storico e lungomare di Civitanova Marche
Piazza XX Settembre, 62012 Civitanova Marche