Baby Olympics and Marcia Rosa — Oppido Mamertina 2026

Piazza Umberto I / Orologio di Tresilico · Oppido Mamertina, Costa Viola, Calabria

2 August 2026

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Together for sport, health and life

On 2 August 2026 Oppido Mamertina enjoys a day devoted to sport, health and solidarity with the Baby Olympics and the first Marcia Rosa Città di Oppido Mamertina. The event is organised by the Municipality together with the Pro Loco and the associations I Baroncini APS, Auser Oppido Mamertina and Oppido Vive, uniting the community around the message of cancer prevention.

The Baby Olympics, 6:00 pm

The afternoon opens with the Baby Olympics for the youngest. Registration is free for children aged 0 to 12, who wear a white shirt. The route runs from Piazza Concesso Barca to the finish in Piazza Umberto I, with distances suited to each age group: 50 metres up to age 4 (together with their mums), 100 metres from 4 to 6, 200 metres from 6 to 10, and a finish in Piazza Umberto I for ages 10 to 12. Every child receives a participation prize.

The Marcia Rosa, 7:15 pm

The evening is dedicated to the first Marcia Rosa Città di Oppido Mamertina, a cancer-prevention awareness event open to people aged 12 to 100. Participants gather at 7:15 pm at the Tresilico Clock and set off from 7:30 pm, with stops at the Tresilico Clock, Piazza Salvatore Albano and the finish in Piazza Umberto I. Participants wear a pink shirt, the symbolic colour of prevention, in a relay that crosses the town and involves every generation.

A contribution that becomes solidarity

For the Marcia Rosa there is a minimum contribution of €5, paid when collecting the shirt on the day of the event, subject to registration at the Municipality's Front Office by 12:00 pm on 27 July 2026. All proceeds are donated towards the purchase of chemotherapy chairs for the GOM hospital in Reggio Calabria. During the event there will be first-hand testimonies on facing illness with courage and determination, the presentation of attendance certificates and refreshments with fresh watermelon offered by the Municipality.

Music and celebration after dinner

To close the day, after dinner at 10:00 pm, a concert by the Musa Trio Live Band, three pop musicians, offered by the Municipality. A moment of celebration and music for the whole community, crowning a day dedicated to sport and solidarity.

Frequently asked questions

When do the Baby Olympics and the Marcia Rosa take place?

On 2 August 2026 in Oppido Mamertina. Baby Olympics at 6:00 pm, Marcia Rosa at 7:15 pm.

Who can take part in the Baby Olympics?

Children aged 0 to 12; registration is free. They must wear a white shirt.

Who can take part in the Marcia Rosa?

Everyone, from 12 to 100 years old.

What is the route of the Marcia Rosa?

Gathering at the Tresilico Clock, then stops at the Tresilico Clock, Piazza Salvatore Albano and the finish in Piazza Umberto I.

How much does it cost and how do I register for the Marcia Rosa?

A minimum contribution of €5, paid when collecting the shirt. Registration must be completed at the Municipality's Front Office by 12:00 pm on 27 July 2026.

What are the proceeds used for?

To purchase chemotherapy chairs to donate to the GOM hospital in Reggio Calabria.

What do participants receive?

A shirt (white for the Baby Olympics, pink for the Marcia Rosa), an attendance certificate and fresh watermelon offered by the Municipality. Children also receive a participation prize.

Is there music after the event?

Yes, at 10:00 pm a concert by the Musa Trio Live Band, offered by the Municipality.

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