Italien·2026

Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria sits on the Strait of Messina with Sicily just 3km across the water, and running here means steep climbs straight from sea level into the Aspromonte massif—the half-marathon La Mezza dello Stretto traces the waterfront but serious runners tackle the inland hills where elevation jumps 600m+ within a few kilometres. Cyclists find the Etna Marathon MTB a demanding 73.5km route through Calabrian mountain terrain, while the Aspromonte ridges offer relentless climbing and technical descents with views across to Sicily. Winter rain and summer heat make spring and autumn the proper seasons to train here.