Over the weekend, the 2026 edition of the Mezza Maratona d’Italia – Memorial Enzo Ferrari came to a close. An event that transformed the Motor Valley into a true celebration of sport and territorial identity. For the second consecutive year, the Maranello-based company exceptionally opened its most iconic locations to the public. And it offered runners and enthusiasts the unique opportunity to run along the central avenue of the corporate campus, on the historic Fiorano Track, and on the new Ferrari e‑Vortex circuit. This choice, made in its capacity as Hosting Partner, created a high-impact setting that highlighted the deep bond between the Prancing Horse and the four municipalities crossed by the route: Maranello, Fiorano Modenese, Formigine, and Modena.
Read more KIA EV2, how the most compact electric car performs on the road
Mezza Maratona d’Italia
On a competitive level, the event confirmed its international scope. There were 15.000 registered participants, of which 32% were international from 88 countries, with the start line set in front of the Ferrari Museum and a Running Show organized for the occasion. The half marathon over the classic 21,097 km combined sport, industrial history, and local identity, with the finish line in the heart of Modena, in Piazza Roma. The overall winners were Kenyan Dennis Kipruto and Kenyan Regina Wambui Ndugu, with Thomas D’Este and Sara Bottarelli as the top Italians. In the FISPES category, Rita Cuccuru, who repeated her success, and Giuseppe Gabriele Terzano emerged victorious. The competitive event was accompanied by a non-competitive 10 km and a 5 km Family Run, which involved a total of another 7.000 participants.
Read more Opel Corsa GSE, track test at the Nurburgring
In the heart of Ferrari
The 2026 edition highlighted the focus on sustainability, craftsmanship, and community. The medals for the winners were made in the Ferrari factories, using recycled aluminum bars machined on 5 axes and hand-finished by Maranello specialists, then sandblasted with ceramic and laser-marked. Each case is lined with recycled leather from car interiors. The proceeds from registrations and partner contributions, net of organizational costs, will be allocated to projects for the renovation of sports and school infrastructure in the involved municipalities.
