Stratufinese
The Tufino road race, winding through the hamlets of Risigliano and Vignola
About Stratufinese
The race that gets Tufino moving
The Stratufinese is a road running race that draws hundreds of runners to the streets of Tufino, a town of just over three thousand inhabitants in the Province of Naples, in the heart of the Nola area of Campania. Established in 2024, the event has grown rapidly to become one of the most popular fixtures in the regional running calendar: the February 2026 edition saw 1,020 registered participants and 869 finishers, numbers that, for a town of this size, clearly demonstrate the bond between the community and its race.
The route: 9.9 km between Risigliano and Vignola
The course measures 9.9 kilometers and is built on a loop of approximately 5 km to be completed twice. The start is set in Piazza Gragnano, in the town center, and the circuit passes through the hamlets of Risigliano and Vignola, winding through countryside, neighborhood streets, and vistas that reflect the local identity.
- Undulating circuit with a gradual climb between the first and second kilometer of each lap
- Two overpasses that break the rhythm and require careful energy management
- Technical but accessible course, suitable for amateur runners
- Double passage through the town center, where spectators gather along the barriers
A FIDAL calendar event
Stratufinese is included in the official FIDAL calendar (the Italian Athletics Federation), a choice that has given the race technical credibility and official timing, attracting clubs and athletes from across the region and beyond Campania. Rankings are published by category and club, with awards also reserved for the largest teams.
Organizers
The event is organized by the Gruppo Sportivo Santa Croce, led by Antonio Santella, working in synergy with the Municipality of Tufino. Mayor Michele Arvonio and Sports Councilor Mena Piciullo have made the race one of the town's signature identity events, presenting it annually at a press conference in the Town Hall.
Sport, territory, and community
Stratufinese is more than just a competitive race: it is a morning when the town stops and comes together. The hamlets along the route become part of the spectacle, volunteers guard the intersections, and the square fills up even before dawn. It follows the model of the classic small-town race that has always thrived in Campania: minimal theatrical pretense, maximum popular participation.
When it takes place
The first edition was held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, over a distance of 10 kilometers. The second edition moved to mid-February, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, coinciding with Valentine's Day: a scheduling choice that gave the race a specific theme of love and sharing, while inaugurating the event's winter format.
Why run it
For visitors, Stratufinese is a great way to discover a lesser-known corner of Campania: the Nola plains, its agricultural villages, and Mount Vesuvius on the horizon. For locals, it has become a fixed appointment, capable of bringing together elite athletes running 10 km in 31 minutes and Sunday joggers on the same course.
Stratufinese — edition 2026
The Valentine's Day race
The second edition of the Stratufinese took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Tufino, province of Naples, starting at 8:30 AM from Piazza Gragnano. The coincidence with Valentine's Day gave the edition a clear theme, summarized by the motto «The Valentine's Day race – Bene facere et laetari»: doing good and rejoicing together.
A success in participation
The numbers exceeded expectations: 1,020 registered and 869 finishers (774 men and 95 women), figures that place the Stratufinese among the most crowded winter races in Campania. The light rain that fell during the morning did not discourage participants and actually made for cooler running conditions.
The race
On the 9.9-kilometer circuit, to be repeated twice, which was undulating and made more challenging by two overpasses, Gilio Iannone (Mannara Running) won in 31'55", ahead of Armando Ruggiero (32'20") and Enrico Iorio of Atletica Marano (32'50"). Among the women, Francesca Palomba (Caivano Runners) succeeded with a time of 36'26", finishing 30th overall, followed by Filomena Palomba (38'32") and Raffaella Filannino of Daunia Runners (39'06"). Podistica Frattese won the team classification.
The presentation
The edition was presented on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Tufino Town Hall, in a press conference with Mayor Michele Arvonio and Sports Councilor Mena Piciullo, supported by the Gruppo Sportivo Santa Croce.
Programme Stratufinese 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- 4:30 PM, Tufino Town Hall: Press conference presenting the 2nd edition, with Mayor Michele Arvonio and Sports Councilor Mena Piciullo. The program, route, participation methods, and side events were illustrated.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- 8:30 AM – Start from Piazza Gragnano, in the center of Tufino.
- Competitive road race of 9.9 km, on a circuit of about 5 km to be repeated twice.
- Passage through the hamlets of Risigliano and Vignola; undulating route with a gradual climb between the first and second kilometer of each lap and two overpasses.
- Finish in Piazza Gragnano followed by the award ceremony for athletes and clubs.
- Awards provided for the first 70 men and first 30 women.
Highlights Stratufinese 2026
- 2nd edition of the event, included in the official FIDAL calendar
- Theme of the year: «The Valentine's Day race – Bene facere et laetari»
- Start at 8:30 AM from Piazza Gragnano, in the heart of Tufino
- 9.9 km on a 5 km circuit repeated twice, between Risigliano and Vignola
- 1,020 registered and 869 finishers (774 men and 95 women)
- Victories by Gilio Iannone (Mannara Running, 31'55") and Francesca Palomba (Caivano Runners, 36'26")
- Podistica Frattese first in the team classification
Prices Stratufinese 2026
Practical information — Stratufinese
Getting there
Tufino is located in the Nola plains, a few kilometers from Nola, in the province of Naples. The meeting point and start are in Piazza Gragnano, in the town center; it is advisable to arrive well in advance as the streets of the center and the hamlets of Risigliano and Vignola are closed to traffic for the runners.
Schedule
The start is traditionally set for 8:30 AM. The award ceremony takes place immediately following the finish.
Registration
As a race included in the FIDAL calendar, registration takes place through federal channels and the timing service that manages the lists and rankings. The sources consulted do not specify the entry fee.
Tips
The circuit is undulating, with a gradual climb on each lap and two overpasses: it is best not to start too fast. The winter edition takes place in February, so it is useful to bring clothing suitable for cold weather and potential rain. Watching the race along the course is free of charge.
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Where does it take place — Stratufinese
Piazza Gragnano