10K races near Assisi

The Semi Marathon de Foligno is a road race held in mid-October in Foligno, a city in Umbria, central Italy. Participants can select either the half marathon or the 10 km race. Both distances are conducted on city streets, not on trails or rural roads. The half marathon consists of a single 21.0975 km loop. The 10 km race also follows a single-loop city course. The 10 km is noted as the more popular choice, indicating the event caters to runners seeking a shorter urban race as well as those targeting the full half marathon distance.

VII^ STAD10 - La Stracittadina di Terni is a competitive 10 km road race in Terni, Umbria, scheduled for late October. The name indicates a city race, not a countryside run: “Stracittadina” describes an Italian road event focused on running through town streets. The course details are limited, but the organizer states the route covers 10 km through parts of Terni unfamiliar to runners, with local spectators present. The race is organized by TR002, with Alessandro Ocagli as the contact person. It is part of a broader Italian running calendar featuring shorter road races, half marathons, marathons, ultras, trail races, sky races, vertical races, and stage events.

The Mezza Maratona Città di Foligno is a 21.097 km half marathon held in Foligno, Umbria, each autumn on a flat, fast course. It begins in Piazza della Repubblica, in the historic center, with the Cathedral of San Feliciano and other historic buildings surrounding the start. Atletica Winner Foligno organizes the race, and the route is FIDAL homologated, suitable for runners aiming for a certified half-marathon time and for those seeking a structured city race. The course winds through Foligno’s historic streets and medieval districts, passing landmarks like the Cathedral of San Feliciano and Palazzo Trinci before proceeding on smooth roads around the city. The event also features a non-competitive 10.550 km race and a 4 km recreational walk, broadening the day beyond half-marathon participants. Recent editions have seen hundreds of runners, with winning times near 1:10 for men and under 1:20 for women. Brooks is the technical partner, and the race shirt has held local significance, including a design commemorating the reopening of Foligno Cathedral; the medal has also acknowledged the race’s tenth anniversary.

The San Francesco Marathon Assisi is a road race held in Assisi, incorporating the city and its environs. It is included in the events for the Eighth Franciscan Centenary, offering competitive races for marathon, half marathon, and 10 km distances. The route crosses both city streets and roads outside the center. The event also features a non-competitive 10 km walk and the Vieni con me family run, a solidarity walk designed for those seeking a more accessible way to participate in the day.

The San Francesco Marathon begins in Assisi, the Umbrian hill town associated with Saint Francis, guiding runners through the nearby countryside on a late November race day. The primary event is a 42 km road marathon, accompanied by a half marathon, a competitive 10 km, and a non-competitive 10 km, catering to various runner types. The marathon course travels from Santa Maria to Spello and returns, combining urban stretches with roads outside Assisi. Participants encounter gentle inclines, ancient olive groves, and expansive vistas surrounding the city, presenting a challenging full distance that avoids the feel of a flat city circuit. The shorter races welcome newer runners and individuals of diverse ages, while the “Vieni con me” family run serves as a solidarity walk for families and supporters. The event aligns with the Eighth Franciscan Centenary commemorations, drawing its local character from both the running aspect and the Franciscan environment near Assisi.