by Nina Vaclavikova
Interviews: Fabio Scoccimarro, FVG Councilor for Environment, Energy, and Sustainable Development; part of the direction council of Burlo Garofolo, Margherita Paglino; Elisa Lodi, Trieste Councilor for Real Estate Heritage and Sports
On the evening of May 16, runners will once again take to the streets of Trieste for the 23rd edition of Corri Trieste, the annual road race that has become one of the city’s most visible sporting events.
Organized by the local sports association Asd Promorun in collaboration with regional and municipal authorities, the event will include both competitive and noncompetitive 10-kilometer races, as well as a three-kilometer Family Run designed to attract participants of all ages.
Speaking at a presentation held Thursday at Trieste’s City Hall, regional environmental councillor Fabio Scoccimarrodescribed the race as an example of the region’s broader emphasis on sports, public health and environmental sustainability.
“The Corri Trieste represents a combination of these values,” Scoccimarro said, calling it an “eco-event” capable of drawing elite athletes, amateur runners and families alike.
The presentation also featured remarks from municipal sports councillor Elisa Lodi, Promorun president Silvia Gianardi and sporting director Michele Gamba, along with representatives from Sport e Salute and the Burlo Garofolo Foundation, the charity partner of the event. Students from the Liceo Francesco Petrarca will assist as volunteers on race day.
Organizers said the course is expected to remain one of Italy’s fastest 10-kilometer road races. Returning this year is Uganda’s Martin Magengo Kiprotich, who set the event record of 28 minutes and 4 seconds in last year’s race.
Among the featured women’s competitors will be Giovanna Epis, the Italian marathoner who represented Italy at both the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics.
