The Race for the Cure Rome returns to Circo Massimo from 7 to 10 May 2026, one of Italy’s most important events for sport, solidarity and cancer prevention. Thousands of participants — runners, families and visitors — will move through some of the city’s most iconic areas: from Circo Massimo to the Colosseum and Piazza del Popolo.
Race for the Cure Rome, at Circo Massimo — 7 to 10 May 2026. © Komen Italia
About the event
The Race for the Cure is the world’s largest event in the fight against breast cancer. Organised by Komen Italia under the patronage of the Italian Presidency of the Republic, it brings together thousands of participants across many Italian cities each year, with two goals: raising public awareness around prevention and funding research and support for women affected by the disease.
Programme: 7 to 10 May
Friday 7 – Saturday 9 May The Health Village will be set up at Circo Massimo for the duration of the event, with a wellness area, fitness activities, talks, live music and spaces for children. Free specialist visits and diagnostic screenings for breast cancer prevention will be available on site.
Sunday 10 May Race start at 10:00 am from Via Petroselli. Three routes are available:
- 2 km walk
- 5 km amateur run
- 10 km competitive race
Award ceremony at 11:30 am.
How to register
Registration requires a €18 donation. Race kits can be collected directly at Circo Massimo from 7 to 10 May.
Rione Monti during the event
During the Race for the Cure weekend, footfall across central Rome increases significantly. Rione Monti is one of the most visited neighbourhoods — both by participants and spectators. Its location, right next to the Colosseum and easily reached via Cavour metro station (Line B), makes it one of the most convenient stops at any point during the day.
Where to eat after the race, in Rione Monti
The outdoor terrace of Suburra 1930 on Piazza della Suburra, Rione Monti — a short walk from the Race for the Cure route
After the run or the walk, Rione Monti is one of the most natural places to stop for a meal: it sits just steps from the Colosseum, Via dei Fori Imperiali and the race route, with a good range of restaurants in the heart of the historic centre.
One of the neighbourhood’s well-known spots is Suburra 1930, a restaurant and cocktail bar on Piazza della Suburra — a short walk from Cavour metro station. Traditional Roman food, an outdoor terrace on the square, open for lunch and dinner: a quiet stop after a busy morning.
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