StraForlì Run in the City
The half marathon that crosses the historic heart of Forlì
About StraForlì
A half marathon in the heart of Forlì
StraForlì Run in the City is the city running event of the Municipality of Forlì, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna. The event transforms the historic center into a large competitive and festive circuit, with start and finish in the scenic Piazza Aurelio Saffi, the monumental living room of the city dominated by the abbey of San Mercuriale.
The course: 21.0975 km through the four historic gates
The main race is a half marathon over the official distance of 21.0975 km, homologated by FIDAL and included in the national calendar. It is the only half marathon that crosses all the most important and historic points of Forlì: the course, completely flat and particularly fast, touches the four ancient city gates - Porta San Pietro, Porta Schiavonia, Porta Ravaldino, and Porta Cotogni - before bringing the athletes back to Piazza Saffi for the grand finale.
The 8 km Family Run
Alongside the competitive race, there is the Family Run, a non-competitive fun walk of 8 kilometers open to families, children, and amateurs. The first six kilometers are shared with the half marathon course, then the route continues towards Porta Santa Chiara and the surrounding countryside, offering a more relaxed experience suitable for everyone.
An event for the city
Organized by the StraForlì Team with the support of the Municipality of Forlì, CONI, FIDAL, and CSEN, StraForlì has grown rapidly since its first editions, attracting over a thousand participants between the competitive race and the walk. The event draws athletes from numerous clubs across Italy, combining the competitive aspect with a popular and family-friendly dimension that involves the entire Forlì community.
Services and atmosphere
Race day includes refreshment points along the course, pacers for different time goals, bag drop, changing rooms, and a recovery bag at the finish. The streets of the center, closed to traffic, fill with spectators and colors, making StraForlì not just a race but a true city celebration dedicated to sport and the discovery of historic Forlì.
StraForlì — edition 2026
Third edition - May 17, 2026
The 3rd edition of StraForlì took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the half marathon starting at 9:30 AM from Piazza Aurelio Saffi. The 21.0975 km course, FIDAL approved and completely flat, passed through the four historic gates of Forlì.
Day's program
- Saturday, May 16, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: secretariat opening at Chiostro di San Mercuriale, bib and race pack collection
- Sunday, May 17, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: athlete gathering and bib collection in Piazza Saffi
- 9:15 AM: access to the start line
- 9:30 AM: start of the 21 km half marathon, followed by the 8 km Family Run
- From 11:00 AM: awards ceremony
Time limit of 3 hours for the 21 km, with refreshment points at km 5, 10, 15, and 20, a final recovery bag, and pacers for various time goals. Over 550 registered participants enlivened the traffic-free city center streets.
Programme StraForlì 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: secretariat opening (Chiostro di San Mercuriale), bib and race pack collection.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: athlete gathering and bib collection in Piazza Saffi
- 9:15 AM: access to the start line
- 9:30 AM: start of the Half Marathon 21.0975 km
- following: start of the Family Run 8 km (non-competitive)
- from 11:00 AM: awards ceremony
Refreshment points at km 5, 10, 15, 20 and recovery bag at the finish. Pacers available: 1h25, 1h35, 1h45, 2h00, 2h45. Time limit 3 hours.
Highlights StraForlì 2026
- 21.0975 km half marathon approved by FIDAL, national calendar
- Flat and fast course through the four historic gates of Forlì
- 8 km Family Run open to all
- Start and finish in the scenic Piazza Aurelio Saffi
- Over 550 participants confirmed
Prices StraForlì 2026
Practical information — StraForlì
How to get there
Piazza Aurelio Saffi is located in the heart of Forlì. By train: Forlì station on the Bologna-Rimini line, about 1.5 km from the start. By car: Forlì exit of the A14 motorway, then follow signs for the center. It is advisable to park in the areas surrounding the historic center, which is subject to traffic closures on race morning.
Registration and fees
Registration for the half marathon is 44 euros, with the secretariat opening on Saturday afternoon (Chiostro di San Mercuriale) and Sunday morning for bib and race pack collection. Online registrations on the official website www.straforli.com.
Services
Changing rooms at the Diego Fabbri gym (Via Anita Garibaldi 13), bag drop at the Race Office, refreshment points at km 5-10-15-20, and recovery bag at the finish. Pacers available for various target times.
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Where does it take place — StraForlì
Piazza Aurelio Saffi
Piazza Aurelio Saffi, 47121 Forlì