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Maratona di Catania (Naturosa)

The Maratona di Catania (Naturosa) is a road race held in December in Catania, located on Sicily's east coast. Participants can select from a 10.5 km run, a half marathon, or the full marathon, accommodating those seeking a short, fast effort, a standard long-distance race, or a complete 42.195 km challenge. The course is structured as a loop. The marathon consists of four laps of slightly more than 10.5 km, while the half marathon comprises two laps of the same circuit. The route combines urban sections with seafront stretches, featuring Mount Etna as a backdrop. The 10.5 km race is noted as the most frequently chosen distance. Following the race, attendees are directed to explore Etna, the ancient theaters of Taormina, the beaches of Giardini Naxos, and Catania's eateries for local specialties like arancini or granita.

Marathon de Catane (Naturosa)

The Marathon de Catane (Naturosa) takes place in December in Catania, Sicily, set against Mount Etna and the Ionian coast. Participants can select the full marathon, half marathon, or a 10.5 km race, accommodating marathoners, club runners, and those seeking a shorter city run. ASD Atletica Sicilia organizes the event under FIDAL, with a certified and officially approved route. The course begins and ends on Viale Kennedy near Lido Verde, utilizing a 10.5488 km circuit. This loop requires one circuit for the 10.5 km, two for the half marathon, and four for the full marathon. The circuit guides runners through Catania, offering views of the city, the sea, and Etna. Maintaining the same route annually provides returning runners with a consistent benchmark. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers, along with awards for FIDAL categories.

Catania Marathon

The Catania Marathon guides runners through Catania's historical center on a certified city route, recognized by FIDAL and World Athletics. Established to reintroduce marathon running to the Sicilian city, it now offers multiple participation options, including the full marathon and a 10.50 km race starting concurrently. The event attracts both local participants and numerous international athletes, with recent editions achieving record numbers. The race highlights Catania's historic streets and urban culture, concluding with a post-race gathering featuring local cuisine and entertainment. Notable recent winners include Riccardo Pavone, who secured victory after overcoming challenges in the final ten kilometers, and Sweden's Camilla Lindholm Borg, the women's race winner and an SF50 national masters record holder.

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Catania Training Notes

Catania hosts 3 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Villa Bellini when they want shade, easy laps, and no fuss. Villa Bellini gives a good amount of shade from trees, depending on time of day. The lungomare works when the legs need flat Z2 and sea air. Piazza Europa starts the line toward Ognina, and the pedestrian and bike path keeps it simple. Piazza Europa also points you toward Porto Ulisse, and that run covers about 2 miles before the walkable stretch runs out. CUS Catania gives the city a club backbone. Maratona di Catania, Gran Trail dell'Etna, and SuperMaratona dell'Etna anchor the calendar.

Locals ride the seafront cycle path for spins, warmups, and easy base miles. The seafront path runs 2 km from Piazza Europa along Via Ruggero di Lauria to Piazza Mancini Battaglia. Sicily Cycling Club gives visiting riders road bikes, gravel bikes, and routes around Catania, Taormina, Siracusa, and Noto. Mount Etna holds the real work. 4 km. Granfondo Giro dell'Etna starts in Nicolosi and rolls through Etna towns like Pedara. Etna Marathon Mtb owns the mountain-bike day.

Late spring and summer suit both sports because the dry pattern makes planning easy. Locals run at first light or near sunset when Catania gets very hot. The lungomare stays useful for steady running, easy spins, and short intervals, while Etna gives cyclists the climbing days and runners the trail days. October to March brings most of the rain, so winter changes the rhythm more than the ambition. Winters stay mild in town, but nighttime cooling can bite. Mount Etna shifts the feel fast, and Piano Provenzana or Linguaglossa can turn a Z2 day into proper mountain weather.