The best running trails around Porto Sant'Elpidio

Part of the event is also a spectacular high-heeled race (Corsa sui Tacchi a Spillo). It is a short sprint of 100 meters! :-) The competition rules strictly define the footwear parameters. Only classic high heels are allowed, and the heel height must be between 70 and 100 mm (i.e. 7–10 cm). The race is purely entertainment and spectacle, constituting one of the biggest attractions for the audience gathered in Piazza Garibaldi. Interestingly, in the history of the race, it has happened that local female officials and activists also participated – for example, in the 35th edition, the then-chairwoman of the city council, Milena Sebastiani, ran.

The main event is a 10-kilometer street run with the start and finish located in the main city square – Piazza Garibaldi. The course has official certification and FIDAL homologation (Type A class), which means it is precisely measured, flat, and allows for official personal bests to be recorded. The route goes through the main streets of the city and along the seaside promenade. Accompanying this event is a non-competitive walk-run and recreational walk (passeggiata ludico motoria) of 4 kilometers, intended for families, children, and amateurs.

Happy Run in PSE (also known as Trofeo Città di Porto Sant'Elpidio) is an annual, prestigious running event organized by the club Atletica Porto Sant'Elpidio in collaboration with local authorities and under the auspices of the Italian athletics federation FIDAL.

The best moment for a successful catch comes when the rough sea begins to calm down. The water near the shore still remains murky, and the disturbed seabed reveals what fish love most: mussels, small crabs, and worms washed out from the sandy-rocky bottom.

In Porto Sant'Elpidio, during the summer (July – August), the beaches are densely packed with sun loungers, and the noise and people swimming effectively scare away the fish during the day (then you can practically only fish at night). After the tourist season ends, anglers have the entire coastline to themselves at any time of day.

It is worth mentioning that projects are currently underway that connect this coastal path directly to the older, hilltop part of the city of Fermo (La via del mare project). The project aims to create a safe, car-free connection between the shoreline (Lido di Fermo / Marina di Fermo) and the historic city center located on the Sabulo hill (approx. 319 m above sea level). The path will serve as an "offshoot" from the main coastal route, allowing tourists and residents to divert from the beachside route and safely reach the city's historical monuments, such as Piazza del Popolo or the Roman cisterns.

Lido di Fermo is about 4 km of flat route along the Adriatic Sea — ideal for any type of running. No climbs, with the sea nearby and practically unlimited possibility to extend the training in both directions. Following this path south, across the bridge over the Ete Vivo river, you will reach Porto San Giorgio, while running north (via the bridge over the Tenna river) you will connect to the route leading to Porto Sant'Elpidio.

It's worth running in Lido di Fermo at sunrise. The sea is calm then, the beach is almost empty, and a real light show begins over the Adriatic. Outside the season, it's even better — fewer people, less noise, more space, and that special moment when the day is just beginning. The Lungomare becomes deserted, the air is cooler, and every kilometer tastes a little different. It's really easier to start the day here with a few kilometers.