Italy·2026

Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria sits on the Strait of Messina with Sicily visible across the water, and the city's running scene is built on coastal flat ground — the IV^ Memorial Paolo Marino and La Mezza dello Stretto half-marathon both run along the seafront with minimal elevation. Cyclists face more serious terrain heading inland and uphill toward Mount Etna, about 60km away; the Etna Marathon Mtb showcases the volcanic slopes that define riding in this region, with sustained climbing and technical descent through lava fields.