Corri la Vita 2026
Sunday 27 September a day of sports and free visits to art venues throughout the city
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Florence will be decked out in cyclamen pink for the 24th edition of CORRI LA VITA, the event that, since 2003, has brought thousands of people together on the city’s streets through sports, culture, and solidarity. This event has become a fixture on the Florentine calendar, supporting projects dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for women affected by breast cancer.
The 2026 edition will once again feature the famous Ferragamo-designed T-shirt, a long-standing partner of the initiative, available this year in a new shade of cyclamen pink. It will be the color of these T-shirts that transforms Florence into a vast pink river on Sunday.
Corri la Vita Corri la Vita 2026: When and Where
The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026. The race starts at 9:15 a.m. on Viale Lincoln, inside the Parco delle Cascine, while the finish line will be in Piazza della Signoria, with the stage set up beneath the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The 24th edition features two routes, designed for those who want to run but also for those who prefer to experience the event with a stroll through Florence. The short route is about 6.1 kilometers long, while the long route is about 13.3 kilometers long. Both routes pass through some of the city’s most picturesque spots and conclude by 12:30 p.m.
Claudio Stecchi, the Italian indoor pole vault record holder, will officially open the event; he has been chosen as the special starter for the 24th edition.
The Two Routes of Corri la Vita 2026
The short route starts at Parco delle Cascine and passes through some of the most iconic spots in the Oltrarno district, winding its way through Ponte alla Vittoria, the Lungarni, Piazza Santo Spirito, Via Romana, Porta Romana, Costa San Giorgio, and Ponte Vecchio, before reaching Piazza della Signoria.
The long route, approximately 13.3 km, adds additional scenic stops and also passes through San Niccolò, Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte alle Grazie, Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Tornabuoni, and Santa Maria Novella, before arriving at Piazza della Signoria.
The 2026 route is therefore designed not only as a race but as a different way to experience Florence, combining sports, scenic views, and iconic landmarks of the historic center.
Piazza della SignoriaThe cyclamen pink T-shirt by Ferragamo
One of the most recognizable symbols of CORRI LA VITA is the official T-shirt, which becomes the event’s hallmark every year. For 2026, the chosen color is cyclamen pink, and the T-shirt is once again designed by Ferragamo. To receive it, a minimum donation of 10 euros is required, while supplies last.
Anyone wishing to participate in the event must also register online. For those who cannot be in Florence, the T-shirt can also be ordered remotely: for the 2026 edition, the official website indicates that it can be ordered online with a minimum donation of 10 euros, with free delivery in Italy via the BRT/Fermopoint network.
Corri La Vita Corri la Vita and Culture: Over 68 Destinations to Discover
There’s another element that makes CORRI LA VITA particularly connected to the city: culture. Once again this year, the official T-shirt—or a receipt for a minimum donation of 10 euros—grants free access to numerous cultural destinations in Florence and other locations throughout Tuscany. In 2026, there are over 68 participating venues. Among the special openings and initiatives for the 2026 edition are some particularly interesting venues.
Palazzo Strozzi
At Palazzo Strozzi, visitors will be able to see the exhibition Broken. The Power of the Fragment—one of the main cultural highlights of the event—for free. Free admission is scheduled for the afternoon of September 27.
Broken. The Power of the FragmentPalazzo Buontalenti
Among the new additions is Palazzo Buontalenti, on Via Cavour, featuring the exhibition OPEN: A New Civic Space for Art and Science. Guided tours organized by MUS.E are also scheduled for the occasion; reservations are recommended for admission and required for the guided tours.
Sant'Orsola Museum
Another special opening offers the chance to discover the Sant'Orsola Museum, located within the former monastery that is undergoing a major urban and cultural regeneration project.
Oratory of San Sebastiano de’ Bini Museum
For those who love Florence’s lesser-known spots, one destination to note is the Oratory of San Sebastiano de’ Bini Museum on Via Romana, featuring works by artists such as Baccio d’Agnolo, the Master of Serumido, and Giovanni Bilivert.
Other Must-See Destinations
The list also includes the former convent of San Giovanni della Calza, the Gipsoteca of the Art Institute, the Bardini Garden, the Church of San Giorgio alla Costa, the Rowing Club, the Academy of Arts and Design, and numerous other sites.Cultural destinations also include the Accademia dei Georgofili, the Museo della Misericordia, and the Anconella Water Treatment Plant, offering the chance to explore sites that are normally less accessible to the public.
Run for Life Beyond Florence: Culture Moves to Tuscany
The 2026 edition further strengthens the connection between sports, solidarity, and cultural heritage by also involving locations outside the regional capital. Among the featured destinations are the Luigi Pecci Center for Contemporary Art in Prato, the Straw Museum in Signa, and the MUDY - Dynamo Museum in Fornaci di Barga.Several museums in the MUDEV – Museo Diffuso Empolese Valdelsa network are also participating, including the Leonardo Museum and Leonardo’s Birthplace in Vinci, Palazzo Pretorio and Casa Boccaccio in Certaldo, the Montelupo Ceramics Museum, and the “Jerusalem of San Vivaldo” in Montaione.
The Health Village: Three Days Dedicated to Prevention
From September 25 to 27, Piazza della Repubblica will host the Health Village, dedicated to primary and secondary prevention.The initiative will run alongside CORRI LA VITA for three days, featuring free screenings, information, and activities focused on wellness and prevention.This is one of the central aspects of the event: fundraising is not, in fact, the sole objective of CORRI LA VITA, which supports projects throughout the year related to prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and the quality of life for women affected by breast cancer.
