Palio dell'Assunta - Race of the Assumption

Twentieth edition

Friday 4th August 2017
6 pm for the cultural walk of 3 Km, 6.30 pm for the walk of 6 Km, 7.30 pm for the run competition of 12 Km
Folklore and Festivals

Twentieth year of a fun non-competitive walking ‘race’ open to everybody, organized by the Italian Sports Centre of Rimini and its affiliates.
An initiative that connects the sea to the Sanctuary of St. Maria delle Grazie, crossing the whole city. It is a traditional event that combines sport with religion and popular aspects.
- At 6 pm departure for the guided cultural walk (about Km 3), from the harbor square, around the Grand Hotel, to discover the city where "mass bathing tourism" was born.
- At 6.30 pm departure for the 6 km walk from Piazzale Boscovich to Covignano, crossing the center of Rimini.
- At 7.30 pm departure of the 12 km run competition  from Piazzale Boscovich to the Santuario delle Grazie in Covignano, from the sea to the hill that dominates the riviera.
- At the end, deliver of the Palio, then "Pasta Party", gastronomic stands and music for everyone.

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Località: 
Rimini