GRUPPO SESI | SEBACH RUN FOR LIFE 2025 THE 10TH EDITION IN THE TEMPLE OF SPEED

After the great success of previous editions, the Gruppo Sesi Sebach Run For Life returns on the occasion of International Women’s Day, to promote gender equality and mutual respect as a necessary condition for civil coexistence. The event will take place in the prestigious setting of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, granted by the municipal administration to mark the tenth anniversary of this event, which continues to grow exponentially in both participation and technical relevance.

“The Run for Life is a running competition that has become a historic event for the city of Monza and presents new features and improvements every year. This year, the big novelty is that it will take place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The Municipal Administration deemed it appropriate to assign one of the days available to the event due to the great success it garnered last year, which saw over 3,000 registrations,” says Viviana Guidetti, Sports Councillor of the Municipality of Monza.

The event, organized by Socialtime Odv in collaboration with the I Gamber de Cuncuress Sports Association and Silvia Tremolada Aps, along with the participation of a dense network of local associations (Auser Monza and Brianza, I City Angels Monza section, Croce Bianca, Nuova Acropoli association, Polizia di Stato association, to name a few), once again sees Gruppo Sesi I Sebach as the Title Sponsor.

Pio Benvenuto – General Director of Gruppo Sesi, Sebach dealer – comments:

“We are thrilled to be part of such a significant sporting event, held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, a symbol of international motorsport. This year, this prestigious running event reaches its tenth edition, and we are proud to be the title sponsor of a competition that represents not only sports excellence but also a moment of unity for our community. This commitment, which we share with passion, allows us to promote values like determination and teamwork, which are essential both in sports and in our work approach, and which we are sure will inspire all participants. As a company rooted in this area, which builds partnerships in the local community, we are happy to contribute to an event that perfectly aligns with this vision.”

The 2025 edition will be particularly significant: it is included not only in the National Fidal Calendar but also in the Global Calendar of World Athletics, giving the results international importance.

Participants will be able to choose from various distances, both competitive and non-competitive, with a starting line on the track from 9:00 AM:

• Competitive race: 10 km and half marathon with an officially approved route.
• Non-competitive race: 5 km and 10 km (the latter timed), open to all ages, and the new tourist-sportive half marathon, designed for international participants.

The 2025 edition, with over 4,000 expected participants, promises to be one of the most important sporting events of the season. Professional athletes will find a technically interesting route, while families, friends, and teams will enjoy an experience focused on solidarity and social interaction.

Notable participation from athletes across all regions of Italy is expected, and as of today, the event boasts registrations from Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, China, Brazil, the USA, Ireland, Romania, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Austria, and the United Kingdom.

“Run for Life is a true legend. 10 years of great courage, passion, grit, and determination! We decided to immortalize these words on the official race shirt, hoping that everyone will take them to heart and adopt them not only for their sports goals but also in their lives. We can all be legends if what we want, we truly want!” says Beatrice Di Virgilio, President of Socialtime and event organizer.

This year, Run for Life will once again assist athletes to the finish line with fantastic pacers for the entire 21 km, led by Rocco Cilla, and with the extraordinary organizational support of Affari & Sport, which has organized a fantastic and well-attended training session.

Charity and Sustainability

Once again this year, the event has a charitable purpose: the funds raised will be used for the replanting of an area in the Monza Park, contributing to environmental preservation.

Run For Life 2025 is part of the national Italy Games program, an initiative linked to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics, promoted by Coni, which celebrates the values of Olympism and Paralympism: sport, inclusion, sustainability, and the culture of movement.

“We are pleased to host, for the first time, such a high-level event that brings together both professional athletes and families in the spirit of sporting practice,” emphasizes Giuseppe Redaelli, President of Autodromo Nazionale Monza. “Attention to social issues, inclusion, and sustainability are important themes for us, and we are extremely pleased to know that the proceeds from the event will contribute to planting an area of the park, which was severely affected by the calamity of July 2024. Since then, we have been at the forefront, not only for the clearance and safety measures but also for planting more than 8,000 trees.”

Inclusivity and Community Involvement

The event stands out for its strong inclusive value. Thanks to the support of the CSV MLS and the Tiki Taka network, 80 people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities will be involved in the organizational process, from preparing race packets to managing refreshment stations and distributing medals. Additionally, 100 high school students will have the opportunity to approach volunteering and develop skills through PCTO programs.

The Village

The Run for Life village will open on Saturday, March 8, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Paddock 1 of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Various stands will offer entertainment and activities for the thousands of people who will come to pick up race bibs and race packets. The village will reopen on Sunday, March 9, at 7:00 AM to allow athletes from other regions/nations to complete the necessary participation procedures before the 9:00 AM start. The awards ceremony will take place at the village stage at 11:30 AM.

The event, also made possible thanks to the contribution of the Lombardy Region and the Municipality of Monza, is supported by the Reggia di Monza, the Monza and Brianza Community Foundation, and the Monza Lecco Sondrio Volunteer Service Center. We also appreciate the support from Gruppo Sesi | Sebach, Acinque, Isolmant, Brianzacque, Gruppo City Motors, IntegraDM, Affari&Sport, Fumagalli Danilo Spa, Coop Lombardia, Massigen, and InSport. Additional support comes from Arexons, Criotermica, Fruitella, Daygum, Ambrosoli, and Sant’Antonio.

Registrations and Information

Registrations for competitive distances are open until March 5, 2025, on the website www.runforlifeitaly.it. Registrations for non-competitive distances, both online and at physical locations indicated on the official website (Affari & Sport Villasanta and Lecco), can also be made at the event village on the day itself, unless sold out in advance.

(Press Release Run for Life)