Trofeo Città di Maddaloni

The fiftieth anniversary edition

The 2026 edition of the Trofeo Città di Maddaloni was the most symbolic in its history: the race launched the celebrations for the half-century of activity of the ASD Amici del Podismo - Maddaloni, founded in 1976. On Sunday, April 26, the streets of the center, with their ancient cobblestones, were filled with runners from all over Campania and other Italian regions.

The start was given at 8:30 AM by Professor Pippo Affinito, with the authorization of the Sports Councilor Caterina Ventrone. Among the participants was also the Councilor for Productive Activities, Antonio De Rosa, who chose to run instead of watching the race from the stands. Along the route, the passage through the Villaggio dei Ragazzi was met with applause, as was the arrival of the wheelchair athletes from «Sogno Attivo» and ANFI Sport.

The results

In the men's category, Gennaro Betti (Tifata Runners) won in 34'02", ahead of Giacomo Capuano (Atl. Marcianise, 34'09") and Valerio Adamo (Podistica Sammaritana, 34'54"). Among the women, Katiuscia Capua (Atletica San Nicola) succeeded in 42'00", followed by Eva Teresa (Atletica MacaSport, 42'46") and Shirin Khosravi Beatrice (Atletica MacaSport, 43'50"). The fiftieth-anniversary celebrations continued on May 22 with a conference in the Iorio Hall of the Municipal Library.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

• 8:30 AM - Start of the 50th edition of the Trofeo Città di Maddaloni, a 10 km competitive road race. Official start by Professor Pippo Affinito, authorized by Sports Councilor Caterina Ventrone.
• Urban route on the slopes of Monte San Michele, through historic palaces, churches, ancient cobblestones, and the Norman castle, with a symbolic passage through the Villaggio dei Ragazzi.
• Over 500 athletes from Campania and other Italian regions at the start, along with wheelchair athletes from «Sogno Attivo» and ANFI Sport.
• Electronic chip timing and tracking service by Camelot Sport APD.
• Final awards ceremony: overall men's and women's rankings, categories, teams, and the «Vincenzo Pascarella» Award for the first athlete in the SM/MM 55 category.

May 22, 2026 - Fiftieth anniversary celebrations

Conference and afternoon celebration in the Iorio Hall of the Maddaloni Municipal Library, to look back on fifty years of sport, friendship, sharing, and inclusion of the Amici del Podismo.

• Fiftieth edition: half a century of Amici del Podismo - Maddaloni
• Over 500 athletes starting at 8:30 AM from the city center
• Victory for Gennaro Betti (Tifata Runners) in 34'02"
• Katiuscia Capua (Atletica San Nicola) first among women in 42'00"
• Symbolic passage through the Villaggio dei Ragazzi
• Wheelchair athletes from «Sogno Attivo» and ANFI Sport welcomed by public applause
• «Vincenzo Pascarella» Award for the first SM/MM 55

When and where

The race takes place in spring, traditionally on the last Sunday of April, starting from the center of Maddaloni (ZIP 81024), in the province of Caserta. In 2026, the start was at 8:30 AM.

How to get there

• By car: Maddaloni is served by the Caserta area motorway network (A1 and A30); on race days, some city center streets are closed to traffic, so it is advisable to park in the outskirts and walk to the starting area.
• By train: The city is connected by the regional rail network linking Caserta, Naples, and Benevento.

Registration

Registration is handled online via the Camelot Sport APD portal, the official timekeeper of the event. In 2025, the entry fee was 8 euros, and registration closed early due to reaching the participant limit: it is recommended to register well in advance.

Tips

The course is urban and partly on ancient cobblestones: road shoes with good cushioning are recommended. Access for the public along the route is free; the best spots to watch are the historic center and near the Villaggio dei Ragazzi.