Experience the grandeur and charm of Ragusa's UNESCO Baroque heritage at the Mangia's Ragusa Marathon. This unique race begins with a scenic 5 km loop around the outskirts of Ragusa Ovest, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Sicily. As you venture out into the countryside, the next 32 kilometers wind through picturesque villages and rural hamlets scattered across the Plateau. One particularly memorable stretch takes runners along dry stone walls in Tre Casuzze, a testament to traditional craftsmanship that dots the landscape with rustic beauty. The route presents several dirt sections totaling between 50 and 300 meters early on, offering glimpses of untouched natural terrain before merging into more developed areas around kilometer 24. Here, you'll skirt Ragusa's western outskirts via Viale delle Americhe, a large roundabout that marks the transition to residential neighborhoods like Monachella and Cisternazzi. The course then leads runners through industrial zones characterized by oil wells and two notable tunnels near ABCD before descending gradually over the next 8 kilometers. The final push into Ragusa's Upper Historic Center is marked by iconic landmarks such as the "Ponte Vecchio" and Piazza della Cattedrale di San Giovanni, where narrow streets lined with Baroque architecture create a stunning backdrop. As you approach the finish line, the last kilometer challenges runners to navigate Via XI febbraio, an ascent through historic cobblestone paths. This final stretch culminates in crossing beneath the arch of Via S. Tommaso into Piazza Duomo, where the grand finale awaits amidst UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Santa Maria delle Scale and Palazzo Cosentini. The Mangia's Ragusa Marathon offers a blend of challenging terrain and breathtaking scenery, making it an event not to be missed for any runner seeking both physical challenge and cultural immersion.
Races Offered
Fast Run
Jan 17, 2027
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10.1K
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197 days remaining
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€10.00
Fast Walk
Jan 17, 2027
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10K
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197 days remaining
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€18.00
Half-marathon (competitive)
Jan 17, 2027
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21.1K
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197 days remaining
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€15.00
Marathon (competitive)
Jan 17, 2027
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42.2K
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197 days remaining
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€25.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Ragusa.
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6.0° / 13.0°
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3.2° / 9.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
8h 20m
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Avg rainfall
1.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
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Humidity
84.3%
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Sunrise
08:11
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Sunset
18:08
About Ragusa
Learn more about the host city, Ragusa.
Ragusa is a city in Sicily, Italy. It's the provincial capital, with some 73,000 inhabitants. Along with 7 other nearby cities, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
