🇮🇹 Informazioni per la Trieste 21K
Logistica e Deposito Borse
Il termine ultimo per la consegna delle sacche gara è fissato per le ore 09:15 presso la zona di partenza. Si raccomanda la massima puntualità per evitare ritardi.

Limitazioni al Traffico e Viabilità
Dalle ore 06:30 di domenica 3 maggio, entreranno in vigore diverse restrizioni:

La Strada Costiera sarà chiusa al traffico, con una riapertura prevista solo nel primo pomeriggio.

Il tratto della Strada 14 (dalla Cartiera di San Giovanni di Duino fino alla rotonda di Sistiana) e gli svincoli autostradali in uscita verso Sistiana rimarranno chiusi fino alla tarda mattinata (indicativamente entro le 12:00).

È prevista la chiusura totale anche del tratto di collegamento con la Rotonda di Sistiana (Bivio Tre Noci).

Parcheggi
Per i partecipanti che arrivano da fuori Trieste, si consiglia vivamente di parcheggiare l’auto nelle zone limitrofe alla Baia di Sistiana.

🇬🇧 Trieste 21K Information
Bag Drop and Logistics
The final deadline for bag storage at the starting area is 09:15 AM. Please ensure you arrive on time to ensure a smooth pre-race process.

Traffic Restrictions
Starting from 06:30 AM on Sunday, May 3rd, the following road closures will be in effect:

The Strada Costiera (Coastal Road) will be completely closed, with reopening scheduled for the early afternoon.

Route 14 (from the San Giovanni di Duino Paper Mill to the Sistiana roundabout) and the highway exits toward Sistiana will be closed until late morning (approximately 12:00 PM).

The connecting stretch to the Sistiana Roundabout (Bivio Tre Noci) will also be inaccessible.

Parking
For those traveling from outside Trieste, it is recommended to park your vehicle in the areas surrounding Sistiana Bay (Baia di Sistiana).

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).