Sasso Morelli (Imola), September 2024 – The fifth edition of the CLAI Cross-Country Race and Eco-Friendly Walk took place on Sunday, September 8th. Organized by CLAI in collaboration with Atletica Imola Sacmi Avis, the ER Regional Committee of the Athletics Federation, the Bologna Running Committee, and the Municipality of Imola, the race attracted over 620 participants, both athletes and "walkers," who tackled the route from Villa la Babina to Palazzo Morelli, passing by the salami factory, the biogas plant, and the ancient Pieve di Cantalupo, before arriving at the row of monumental oak trees on Via Papotta and crossing the finish line at the CLAI Management Center.
The athletes competed in the 12km road race, included in the FIDAL Regional Calendar, while the others participated in the 7km "Ecological Walk," organized in collaboration with the Sasso Morelli Sports Association to support, enhance, and promote the area's cultural heritage.
CLAI offered all participants a rich buffet with the Group's products: CLAI salamis, Zarina raw ham and Faggiola cheeses.
At the end of the competitive race, awards were given to the top three overall male and female athletes (Ricciardi Luis Matteo - Atletica Imola SACMI AVIS, Eccoli Fabio - Lucchese, and Magagnoli Rudy Triiron) and overall female athletes (Cocchi Francesca - Calcestruzzi Corradini, Cicognani Federica - Atletica Imola SACMI AVIS, and Borsari Serena - Società Victoria), along with the top three in each category. Finally, awards were also given to the top three clubs with the most entries.
This year, all proceeds will be donated to ASD Atletica Imola Sacmi-Avis for educational sports activities.
