Rimini-Verucchio

About the Event

The 43rd Rimini-Verucchio is a historic road race scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Known as the "Race of the Pink Night," this point-to-point event spans 21.5 km, leading runners from the coastal city of Rimini up toward the medieval hilltop village of Verucchio. The race also serves as a multi-memorial event, honoring local sports figures Fausto Martignoni, Mario Vulpinari, Gian Carlo Fabbri, and Osvaldo Bucci.

Feature	Details
Distance	21.5 km (Road Race)
Route Type	Point-to-Point (Rimini to Verucchio)
Elevation Profile	Steady climb (finishing at approx. 300m above sea level)
Options	Competitive and Non-Competitive categories

The course is renowned for its physical challenge, as the final kilometers involve a significant ascent to reach the fortress of Verucchio, offering breathtaking views of the Adriatic coast. Because of the evening start time associated with the "Notte Rosa" (Pink Night) festivities, the race captures a unique atmosphere as the sun sets over the Romagna hills. The Emilia-Romagna region, where the race is held, is a powerhouse of Italian athletics and tourism. The province of Rimini has a population of approximately 340,000, and during the peak summer and "Pink Night" events, the coastal population can more than double. As of 2026, the region continues to invest heavily in "Wellness Valley" initiatives, promoting outdoor activity as a core part of its identity. Statistical data from the region indicates that sports tourism generates over €1 billion in annual revenue for Emilia-Romagna, with road races like the Rimini-Verucchio playing a central role in attracting domestic and international participants. Registration for both competitive and non-competitive runners is managed through the Golden Events platform. Participants are encouraged to sign up early, as the race is a staple of the local calendar and often reaches capacity. For news updates, official results from previous years, or multimedia galleries, the organization maintains an active presence at riminiverucchio.it.

Races Offered

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 21.5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

17:00

sell

€35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Rimini.

thermostat Temperature

12.5° / 21.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.7° / 20.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:42

nightlight Sunset

20:28

About Rimini

Learn more about the host city, Rimini.

Rimini is a resort town in Emilia-Romagna, on Italy's east coast. Rimini is a thriving, bustling resort on the Italian Riviera that boasts "over a thousand hotels". It is one of the least pretentious towns in Italy. This is a place where the Italians, Germans and Russians go for their sea and sun, and therefore the food is excellent as well as the people being friendly and helpful.