XIV^ Maratonina Blu Jonio 2026

Maratonina Blu Jonio is a competitive half marathon in Riposto, province of Catania, on Sicily's east coast, scheduled for October. The race covers the standard 21.0975 km distance, making it a measured road half marathon, not a shorter local run. The course follows the Ionian coast, featuring sea views as the primary characteristic of the route. The XIV in the name indicates this is the fourteenth edition. While specific start streets, elevation, or field size are not detailed, it is presented as a community race open to competitive runners, with Antonino Gignina listed as the responsible organizer.