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RUN FOR THE WHALES 2026
21K | 10K | Family run
20 JUNE 2026
A charity marathon in support of the Tethys Institute ONLUS to inform people about the whales and dolphins that populate the sea off the west coast of Liguria, and to raise funds for their protection and for scientific research.
Divided into a competitive half marathon for runners, a 10 km non -competitive run and a 3 km run for everyone, the Run for the Whales will take place along the coastal cycle-pedestrian path of the Riviera of Flowers that skirts the sea, arriving in San Remo.
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE
Half Marathon – competitive
Distance: 21,097 km
Suitable for: FIDAL World Athletics members
The Run for the Whales, Half Marathon Sanremo will take place on the pedestrian and cycle path of the Riviera dei Fiori Coastal Park for 21.097 km between Sanremo and Ospedaletti.
10 km – non competitive
Distance: about 10 km
Suitable for: Adults
The10 km Run for the Whales follows the pedestrian and cycle path of the Riviera dei Fiori Coastal Park, for approximately 10 km, starting and finishing in Sanremo.
Family Run
Distance: about 3 km
Suitable for: Adults and children of all ages
Those who don’t enjoy running or prefer a non-competitive context can join the approximately 3 km run/walk in the municipality of Sanremo, along the cycle path of the Riviera dei Fiori Coastal Park.
THE TETHYS INSTITUTE ONLUS
CYCLING RIVIERA: COASTAL PARK OF THE RIVIERA OF FLOWERS
Support the organization of the Run for the Whales by adopting one of the 21 kilometers of the race.
The value of the initiative is €200.00 + VAT per kilometer and is reserved for a maximum of 21 companies!
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Your logo will be displayed on the kilometer marker flag along the route
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Your logo will appear in the partners section of the website
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Your company will be mentioned in social media and press communications of the event
OFFICIAL T-SHIRT
Get it for free by registering for the race by May 31st!
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