🏃♂️Re Manfredi Run Returns: Sport Makes a Stop at the Marina
The countdown has officially begun: on Sunday, September 27, 2026, the streets of Manfredonia and the docks of Marina del Gargano will be filled with runners, enthusiasts, and families for the 9th Tecnorete Re Manfredi Run. The sporting event of the year, organized by ASD Manfredonia Corre with approval from FIDAL and patronage from the Apulia Region, combines competitive spirit with inclusive fun for the whole community.
Once again, the Marina proves to be the perfect setting for this event, celebrating the deep connection between the local area, an active lifestyle, and a passion for the sea, even as the season draws to a close.
🗺️ The Route: Fast, Scenic, and Certified
The Re Manfredi Run course is designed to deliver strong emotions and excellent performance:
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Distances: 10 km Competitive National Race (open to FIDAL and Runcard members), 10 km Non-Competitive Run, and a 5 km Family Run dedicated to children, parents, and friends.
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Features: A completely flat, ultra-fast route laid out in a single loop. Designed to minimize old U-turns, it optimizes runners’ times and maximizes the spectacle.
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Logistics: Meeting time is set for 08:00 AM in Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, right next to our Tourist Port. The official start will be at 09:30 AM from the same location, featuring breathtaking passes along the waterfront to the tune of Lucio Dalla’s most famous songs.
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📱 Social Media Initiatives: Run, Share, and Win the Medal!
The Re Manfredi Run is experienced and shared online through a variety of digital initiatives:
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Official Hashtags: Follow the preparation, watch behind-the-scenes content, and share your photos of the day using the official hashtags
#remanfredirun,#remanfredirun2026,#tecnoreteremanfredirun, and#manfredoniacorre. -
To the Music of Lucio: This year, the race moves to the rhythm of music! Share your Instagram Stories and videos by tagging the official profiles on Instagram and Facebook. The best content created inside the Village and the Marina will be reposted on official channels.
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Take your finish-line selfie with the harbor in the background and show off your achievement to everyone!
✍️ How to Register
Registrations for both the competitive and non-competitive races must be submitted by 12:00 midnight on Thursday, September 24, 2026. You can register and consult the full regulations on the official portal Icron.it or by visiting the organizer’s website at ReManfrediRun.it.
Whether you are an athlete chasing a personal best or simply someone who enjoys walking by the sea, Marina del Gargano awaits you to experience an unforgettable Sunday filled with sport and fun!
🏅 Medals
The medal for the 9th edition of the Re Manfredi Run 2026 — scheduled in Manfredonia for September 27, 2026 — pays tribute to the famous singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla, with a finisher medal design depicting him.
Details on Medals and the 2026 Circuit
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Official Finisher Medal: Awarded to all participants who cross the finish line (for both the 10 km competitive/non-competitive race and the 5 km Family Run).
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Special “Coast to Coast” Medal: Runners who complete all six stages of the homonymous Central-Southern interregional circuit (from April to November 2026, of which the Re Manfredi Run on September 27 is the 5th stage) will receive the exclusive celebratory Major Medal of the circuit.
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