Alghero Half Marathon

The CRAI Alghero Half Marathon is a scenic coastal road race held in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy, one of the most atmospheric seaside towns on the island. Set along Sardinia’s “Riviera del Corallo,” the event combines a fast, mostly flat road-running course with Mediterranean views, historic streets, sea air, and a festive local race atmosphere. The main event is the half marathon, supported by shorter race options including a 10K and family/non-competitive formats, making it suitable for both competitive runners and recreational participants. The race has become one of Sardinia’s better-known running events, with the annual race described by Alghero Turismo as one of the island’s most appreciated 21 km races.

The course is especially attractive for runners who like destination races: Alghero offers a blend of old-town charm, Catalan-influenced culture, waterfront roads, and easy access to beaches and coastal scenery. Race materials describe the route as fully paved, mostly flat, and traffic-controlled, while local race listings describe the course as almost entirely along the seafront, with few turns and aid points every 3 to 4 km.