When is the race?

Trieste 21K 2026 takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Start time: 10:00 AM.

Where does it start and where does it finish?

The race starts in Sistiana and finishes in Piazza Unità d’Italia in the heart of Trieste.

The course follows the Strada Costiera, passes Castello di Miramare, runs along the Barcola seafront, and finishes through Trieste’s most iconic landmarks.

What’s the distance?

The official distance is 21.097 km (13.1 miles), FIDAL-certified.

What’s the time limit?

The maximum time to finish is 3 hours.

Who can participate?

You can enter if you are:

• A FIDAL-registered athlete (2026)

• A Runcard holder (with a valid competitive medical certificate for athletics)

• A foreign athlete registered with a World Athletics–recognized federation

• Touristic race option (non-competitive): foreign athletes can join without a medical certificate, with no final ranking

Minimum age: 18 years old within the year of the event.

Do I need a medical certificate?

Yes, a valid competitive medical certificate for athletics is mandatory.

Exception: foreign athletes joining the touristic (non-competitive) race can participate without a medical certificate, with no final ranking.

How do I register?

Registration is online on the official event website.

Entry fees increase as the race approaches:

• €35 — Feb 1 to Mar 15, 2026 (online)

• €40 — Mar 16 to Apr 15, 2026 (online)

• €45 — Apr 16 to Apr 29, 2026 (online)

• €50 — Apr 30 to May 2, 2026 (at the Marathon Center)

No race-day registration.

What’s included in the entry fee?

Your entry includes:

• Bib number with timing chip

• Insurance and medical assistance

• Aid stations on course and at the finish

• Finisher medal

• Official technical race gift

• Pacers

• Bag drop

• Fully traffic-free course

When and where do I pick up my bib?

Bib and race pack pickup is available:

• Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026

• 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

If you’re traveling from outside the province, you can request race-morning bib pickup (race pack at the finish) by emailing info@triestespringrun.com by April 25, 2026.

Can I transfer my entry to another runner?

Yes:

• Free transfer until April 15, 2026

• €5 transfer fee from April 16 to May 2, 2026

  After that, no changes are allowed.

Are there prizes?

Yes. There are awards for overall top finishers and age-group winners, as detailed in the official race rules.

Trieste (TRS) is connected with major Italian and European cities. Here is the updated list of direct flights for the Summer 2026 season:

Italy (Domestic Flights)

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO): Operated by ITA Airways (AZ) with multiple daily frequencies.
• Milan: Connections via Linate/Malpensa (check seasonal availability).
• Naples (NAP): Operated by Ryanair (FR).
• Puglia: Bari (BRI) and Brindisi (BDS) operated by Ryanair (FR).
• Sicily: Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO) operated by Ryanair (FR).
• Sardinia: Cagliari (CAG) and Olbia (OLB) operated by Ryanair (FR).
• Calabria: Lamezia Terme (SUF) operated by Ryanair (FR).

Europe (International Flights)

• Germany: Frankfurt (FRA) operated by Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti (EN) and Berlin (BER) operated by Ryanair (FR).
• United Kingdom & Ireland: London Stansted (STN) and Dublin (DUB) operated by Ryanair (FR). Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) are also available.
• Spain: Barcelona (BCN), Madrid (MAD), Valencia (VLC), and Seville (SVQ) operated by Ryanair (FR) and Iberia (IB).
• Central Europe: Prague (PRG) and Krakow (KRK) operated by Ryanair (FR).
• Other Destinations: Paris Beauvais (BVA), Malta (MLA), Tirana (TIA), and Rotterdam (RTM).