Tigullio Run
The Lowdown
Tigullio Run is an annual 10K road race on Italy's Ligurian coast, run each year on November 1 between the towns of Lavagna and Chiavari in the Tigullio Gulf. Organized by the local running club I Maratoneti del Tigullio with the backing of four municipalities - Lavagna, Chiavari, Cogorno, and Carasco - the race reached its fifth edition in 2026. The point-to-point course starts in Lavagna on Corso Genova near Piazza Europa, follows the left bank of the Entella river to the Ponte Blu (Blue Bridge) in Carasco, crosses to the right bank through San Salvatore di Cogorno, and finishes along the Chiavari seafront on Corso Colombo. The route is flat and scenic, tracing the river and coastline of the Tigullio Gulf between the two historic port towns. The event offers a FIDAL-sanctioned competitive 10K, open to runners holding a FIDAL, World Athletics, or RunCard membership, alongside a non-competitive race and a family run open to all ages and abilities. Recent editions have drawn more than 400 total finishers across both formats. According to the City of Chiavari's official event listing, entry is free. Tigullio Run is a distinct event from the nearby Portofino Marathon, held about 5 km away on the same gulf; the two races have separate organizers, dates, and courses.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Piazza Europa (Lavagna)
Ponte Blu / Blue Bridge (Carasco)
Entella river
Chiavari seafront (Corso Colombo)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Lavagna to Chiavari, Liguria, Italy
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Eligibility
- Competitive 10K requires FIDAL, World Athletics, or RunCard membership and minimum age 18
- Non-competitive/family run open to all ages
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- FIDAL/WA/RunCard membership card (competitive category only)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via partner platforms (e.g. irunning.it) or through the organizer, I Maratoneti del Tigullio
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Not published by the organizer; contact I Maratoneti del Tigullio (maratonetitigullio@gmail.com) for details
Organized by A.S.D. I Maratoneti del Tigullio, under the patronage of the municipalities of Lavagna, Chiavari, Cogorno, and Carasco
2024 edition: 219 finishers in the competitive race, 183 in the non-competitive race (402 total)
Distinct event from the Portofino Marathon (Santa Margherita Ligure), a separate race about 5 km away on the same Tigullio Gulf, run by a different organizer
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