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Adriatic Series - Salaria Run

The Salaria Run is a competitive road race in Italy’s Marche region, connecting the inland city of Ascoli Piceno with the Adriatic coast at San Benedetto del Tronto. It provides two adult-only options: a 33.5 km point-to-point race from Ascoli Piceno to San Benedetto del Tronto, and a 21.1 km half marathon starting in Castel di Lama and finishing in San Benedetto del Tronto. The event is on the national UISP calendar and organized by AVIS Ascoli Marathon and Flipper Triathlon Ascoli, with support from the municipalities at each end of the route. The format originates from the historic Ascoli-San Benedetto competition, so the longer race retains the appeal of running from city to sea. Entries are limited to 1,000, open to UISP, FIDAL and other registered athletes, Runcard holders, and foreign runners with valid documents. The entry includes practical arrangements for a point-to-point race: shuttle buses, bag drop, bag transport, chip timing, on-course refreshments, medical support, finisher medals, and a post-race pasta party.

IV^ Costa dei Trabocchi BCC Half Marathon

The Costa dei Trabocchi BCC Half Marathon is a 21.0975 km road race starting at 9:00 AM in Fossacesia, Abruzzo. It is a FIDAL-approved national half marathon on a completely flat route, presented by organizers as one of the faster half marathons. The race also hosts the Italian Individual and Club Master Championship, attracting competitive master runners alongside regular half-marathon participants. The course follows the Via Verde Costa dei Trabocchi, situated between the Adriatic Sea and mountains, and passes through Fossacesia's historic center. Its most distinctive feature is the trabocchi, old wooden fishing platforms built over the water along the coast. Runners will see pebble beaches, sea cliffs, and open Adriatic views. The race has an entry limit of 1,800 athletes for those receiving a race pack, with unlimited registration for runners entering without a pack and medal.

X^ Mezza Maratona di Ascoli

The X^ Mezza Maratona di Ascoli is a half marathon held in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, scheduled for late October. It welcomes a wide range of participants, from seasoned marathoners to individuals of various ages and skill levels seeking a 21.1 km race set within a historic Italian city. The route incorporates Ascoli Piceno, offering views of the city and surrounding countryside. The course is noted as challenging, featuring architectural landmarks, landscapes beyond the city center, and sites connected to the region's Roman history.

VII^ La Michettiana Running

La Michettiana Running is a competitive half marathon in Francavilla al Mare, a coastal town in the province of Chieti on Italy’s Adriatic side. It is run in late November over the official half-marathon distance of 21.0975 km, and the event listing calls this the seventh edition. The published course description puts runners along Francavilla’s coast, with the sea beside them on the way to the finish. The organizer frames it as a serious challenge rather than a casual jog, and the race contact is CH190, with Claudio Coccia listed as the responsible organizer.

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About Half Marathon races in Pescara

Pescara Coastal Base Miles

Pescara hosts 5 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Pescara gives runners a flat coastal base at 0 m, with the River Aterno-Pescara splitting the city and the seafront doing the easy work. Locals run the coastal strip, the river valley, Villa Sabucchi, and Pineta Dannunziana when they want shade and steady Z2. The river valley works for intervals, with a 1 km warm-up, 4-6x 400m/800m intervals, 200m jogging recoveries, and a 1 km cool-down. Anchor races keep the calendar honest, with Pescara Half Marathon, Maratonina del Mare - Pescara Half Marathon, La Michettiana Running, and Notturna di Guardiagrele.

Pescara is a friendly city for cyclists, especially when you start from the historic center, pass Villa Sabucchi, and roll to the seafront. Locals use the Ciclopolitana idea and the seaside cycle paths for base miles, coffee spins, and easy group pace. The 15 km city route leaves the center on Via Castellammare Adriatico, skirts the Santa Filomena pinewood nature reserve, and returns south along the seafront to Ponte del Mare. The bike path crosses the Saline River and reaches Silvi Marina, while the push to Pineto gives roughly 22 km. The climbs sit west, with Maiella, Gran Sasso, La Michettiana - Mediofondo d'Abruzzo, Nova Eroica Gran Sasso, Pescara I, Pescara II, and Pescara III in the mix.

Spring and autumn are the best months here, because the racing rhythm lands well and the weather lets runners and cyclists stack quality without fighting the day. Summer stays mostly stable and sunny, and July averages around 25°C, so locals move intervals early, keep Z2 by the sea, and save longer rides for the cooler edges. August can be as wet as February, but the coast still feels like the anchor. Winter brings cool air around 7°C in January, and the mountains change conditions fast. Snow from Siberia hits every 3-4 years, while foehn wind can suddenly lift the temperature for a surprise training window.