Vivicittà Civitavecchia

Vivicittà in Civitavecchia: running together through the city

Vivicittà is the historic running event conceived and organized by UISP (Italian Union of Sport for All). Born in the mid-eighties, it has become a symbolic appointment for grassroots sport in Italy. Its formula is unique: the same race takes place simultaneously in dozens of Italian cities and several international locations, with a handicap ranking that compares times achieved on different courses. In Civitavecchia, in the Province of Rome, the stage is organized by the UISP Territorial Committee and has become a classic of the spring running calendar in Lazio.

Two ways to participate

The day offers two formats designed to welcome everyone, from competitive athletes to families:

• 10 km competitive race, with an official ranking and timing managed by UISP judges, reserved for registered members with a valid competitive medical certificate;
• Recreational fun run of approximately 3 km, non-competitive and open to all, ideal for those who want to experience the event at a slower pace, in company, or with children.

There are also side activities dedicated to the little ones, with motor games and entertainment that make Vivicittà a true community celebration rather than just a race.

The course along the sea

The Civitavecchia track starts and finishes in Piazza della Vita, in the Marina area, and winds along the seafront of the port city, touching the port area and its most recognizable landmarks, such as the famous Forte Michelangelo. Running or walking along the promenade, with the silhouette of the port in the background, is the best way to reclaim urban spaces—one of the messages that Vivicittà has always promoted alongside themes of peace, the environment, and inclusion.

An event of national significance

Participating in Vivicittà means becoming part of a great collective embrace that, on the same day and at the same time, unites thousands of people across Italy. The start is given simultaneously in all cities, transforming a local race into an event with national and international reach. In Civitavecchia, this spirit translates into a spring Sunday dedicated to sport for all, solidarity, and outdoor life on the Lazio coast.