Italy·2026

Messina

Messina's running scene revolves around the Strait of Messina: the signature La Mezza dello Stretto half-marathon traces the waterfront toward Capo Peloro, where the 10 km di Capo Peloro race tackles coastal headland with sharp elevation changes. Cyclists contend with steep climbs inland into the Monti Peloritani range and the exposed, technical coastal roads along the strait, though the city centre and seafront promenade itself stay relatively flat. Summer heat and the funnelling wind through the strait make autumn and early spring the preferred racing seasons.