On Saturday 25 April 2026, Pisa will host the 45th edition of the Strapazzata, the city’s traditional fun run and walk, which returned last year after an eleven-year hiatus and has always attracted enthusiasts, families and local residents.

The meeting point is set for 9.30 am at the Torre della Cittadella, on Lungarno Simonelli, a symbolic location for the event and the historic starting point since the very first editions.

The initiative is organised by the Municipality of Pisa in collaboration with Pisa Road Runners Club A.S.D. and the Uisp Committee of Pisa. 

The 2026 edition will have a special connection with the Historical Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics, scheduled for 2 June on the Arno. For this reason, the event’s official T-shirt will be red, paying homage to the colours of Pisa and to this prestigious event in which the city will take centre stage. The T-shirt will be reserved for the first 1,500 participants who pre-register online.

Among the new features of the 2026 edition will be a route brought to life by music, with DJ sets, stages and entertainment dotted along the course. The day will therefore be characterised not only by sporting activity, but also by a festive and communal atmosphere, in line with the ‘Family Music & Run’ format.

Dogs will also be permitted, provided they are muzzled and comply with the safety regulations set by the organisers. As part of the event, an initiative dedicated to responsible adoption and animal welfare will also be promoted, with the presence of animal welfare officers from the Nucleo Operativo Guardia Rurale Ausiliaria (N.O.G.R.A.) and representatives from the Soffio di Vento municipal dog shelter, who will lead an awareness-raising session for participants and members of the public in attendance.

The event will also feature the participation of the ‘Io sto con Chiara’ foundation, presenting its ‘Clown Therapy’ project, which aims to promote support activities for children and families undergoing hospitalisation and treatment, through initiatives designed to bring comfort, serenity and moments of relief.

Online registration will remain open until 22 April at 11.00 pm. The participation fee is set at €12 for adults and €10 for minors. After this, it will be possible to register in person at a cost of €15 at the Vecchi Macelli, the venue also designated for the collection of materials, scheduled for Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Groups of at least three people can register for €10 by requesting the registration form from info@pisarrc.it.

Particular attention will be paid to health and safety. La Strapazzata 2026 will, in fact, be a heart-safe event thanks to our partnership with the Amico Cuore association. Along the route, there will be first-aid specialists and defibrillators ready for use, with stations located every kilometre.

The event also reaffirms its collective and community-building ethos. The top 20 largest groups will be awarded trophies made from recycled wood and using natural dyes, to reinforce the focus on environmental sustainability and material recycling. Companies, associations, neighbourhoods, gyms, sports clubs and other local organisations are welcome to participate, helping to broaden public involvement even further.

Our thanks go to the support groups along the route, including: the Pisa branch of the Alpini d’Italia, the National Association of Finance Officers, the ‘Io sto con Chiara’ association, the Mag Stage association and the Viviamo Pisa portal.

For further information and to register, please visist www.pisarrc.it and www.endu.net or write an email to info@pisarrc.it and strapazzata@evodata.it.

TRAFFIC CHANGES. In conjunction with the 45th edition of the Strapazzata, temporary traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect in various areas of the city. These changes will be in effect primarily from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and in any case until all participants have passed through the affected sections. These measures are necessary to ensure the event can proceed safely and to maintain traffic flow in the areas along the route.

Traffic Changes. The main traffic restrictions will affect the city’s riverfront roads and the historic center. Starting at 9:30 a.m., temporary closures or slowdowns are expected on Lungarno Pacinotti, Ponte di Mezzo, Lungarno Mediceo, Lungarno Fibonacci, Ponte Solferino, and Lungarno Sonnino, with roads reopening gradually once participants have passed through.

During the same time frame, some of the main streets in the city center will also be affected, including Piazza dei Cavalieri, Via Curtatone e Montanara, Via San Frediano, Via Santa Maria, Piazza Arcivescovado, Via Cardinale Maffi, Via San Ranierino, Borgo Stretto, Piazza Garibaldi, Via Oberdan, Corso Italia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Via San Martino, and Via Bixio, where temporary closures, detours, or access restrictions may be implemented.

Starting at 10 a.m., as the longest route passes through, the changes will also extend to the northern part of the city and other urban thoroughfares, affecting Via Contessa Matilde, Via del Brennero, Largo San Zeno, Via San Francesco, Via Buonarroti, Via San Lorenzo, Largo del Parlascio, Via del Borghetto, Via San Michele degli Scalzi, Via Matteotti, Ponte della Vittoria, and the Porta a Mare area, with temporary traffic restrictions in effect until the end of the event.

On streets leading onto the route, temporary access restrictions, mandatory turns, and alternative routes may also be implemented, as indicated by temporary signage and on-site personnel.

Parking Changes. From 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, parking will be prohibited on Lungarno Simonelli, on the section between Via Nicola Pisano and Via Volturno, in the area designated for the event’s start and finish. During the same time period, some parking spaces will also be temporarily unavailable on Lungarno Fibonacci, in front of the main entrance to Giardino Scotto.

5 km route. Departure at 10 a.m. from Lungarno Simonelli, then Lungarno Pacinotti, Via Curtatone e Montanara, Via San Frediano, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Via Corsica, Via dei Mille, Piazza Cavallotti, Via Santa Maria, Piazza Arcivescovado, Via Camozzo, Via Cardinale Maffi, Via San Ranierino, Via Contessa Matilde, Largo del Parlascio, Via Fedeli, Via Carducci, Via Oberdan, Borgo Stretto, Piazza Garibaldi, Lungarno Pacinotti, and back along Lungarno Simonelli to the finish line.

10 km route. Departure at 10 a.m. from Lungarno Simonelli, following the same initial route up to Via Contessa Matilde; then continuing at the Arco del Parlascio onto Via del Brennero, Largo San Zeno, entering the bike and pedestrian path via Via Martinez / Via Ciccone, Viale Pedonale Bruno Guerrini, Via San Francesco, Via Buonarroti, Via San Lorenzo, Via Oberdan, Borgo Stretto, Piazza Garibaldi, Lungarno Mediceo, Lungarno Buozzi, Via del Borghetto, Via San Michele degli Scalzi, Via Matteotti, Piazza Caduti di Cefalonia e Corfù, Ponte della Vittoria (sea-side lane), Fallaci roundabout (first exit), Lungarno Fibonacci, entrance into Giardino Scotto, exit onto Via della Fortezza, then Via Ceci, Via San Martino, Corso Italia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Largo Padri della Costituzione, Via Bixio, entrance to Largo Uliano Martini, pedestrian section of Via Bixio along the walls, exit at Porta Stampa, Via di Porta a Mare via the pedestrian crossing, crossing Via Stampace, continuing on the bike and pedestrian path along Via di Porta a Mare toward Ponte della Cittadella, Largo della Degazia, Lungarno Sonnino, Ponte Solferino (sea-side lane), and arriving at Lungarno Simonelli.