Stramanaforno - Angel Run (Angelo Panfili Trophy)

A classic of the Marsican running scene

The Stramanaforno, twinned with the Angelo Panfili Trophy and now also branded as the Angel Run, is one of the longest-running and most beloved road races in the Marsica area. Every summer, the streets of Gioia dei Marsi, a small town in the province of L'Aquila overlooking the Fucino Plain, transform into a vibrant race course that blends sport, community, and landscape. The event is organized by the Atletica L.A.G.O.S. dei Marsi association, led by Valerio Panfili, with the support of the Municipality of Gioia dei Marsi, local volunteers, the Red Cross, the Civil Protection, and the Local Police.

The route and the origin of the name

The name derives from the ancient Manaforno trail, a historic path that the race partially follows, providing exclusive glimpses of the Fucino Plain and the peaks of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The meeting point is in Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of the town. The course winds through the center of Gioia dei Marsi, passes through the Borgo Sperone, and extends toward the hamlet of Casali d'Aschi for the competitive event.

Race categories

• 10 km competitive race, valid for the UISP Corri Marsica and Corrilabruzzo circuits;
• 4 km non-competitive run, open to amateur runners and walkers, including nordic walking;
• Ministramanaforno, a youth race for children up to 15 years old, held within the town streets.

A community event

The race is dedicated to the memory of Angelo Panfili, a highly respected local citizen after whom the trophy is named. Beyond the athletic competition, the Stramanaforno is a festive gathering for the entire Marsican community. At the finish line, hundreds of participants from running clubs across Abruzzo come together for refreshments, award ceremonies, and a convivial atmosphere that makes this 10 km race one of the most popular in the region. Its summer scheduling, with a sunset start, adds a unique charm to an event that celebrates both athletics and the territory of Gioia dei Marsi and the entire Marsica region in Abruzzo.