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)
MARSHAL DAY: 270 MARSHALS IN MONZA TO PREPARE FOR THE 2025 SEASON
A total of 270 Race Marshals responded to the call from Automobile Club Milano, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, and the Specialist Motorsport Academy, the training school of the Automobile Club d’Italia, by participating in the training and updating day in preparation for the 2025 season. The Marshal day began with theory, during which, after the opening speeches by the Vice President of Automobile Club Milano, Pietro Meda, and Alessandro Tibiletti, President of GuG and head of sports training at Specialist Motorsport Academy, the theme of safety according to current regulations was addressed. This topic was introduced by the Director of Automobile Club Milano, Paolo Roggero, and later expanded upon with contributions from Umberto Andreoletti, Safety Delegate of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Davide Spinelli, Head of the Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP) at AC Milano, Rino Donghi, the medical officer for Sias, Michele Taddei, and Luigi Felisa, the RSPP of Sias/Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
The Race Directors, Oscar Comi and Renato Schmidt, were the fifth to speak and also answered questions from the Marshals.
In the afternoon, a simulation was held at the Prima Variante for vehicle recovery and safety procedures for cars involved in accidents or stopped along the track. This also included a review of how to clean the asphalt from debris. Additionally, taking advantage of the presence of fire safety personnel, the Marshals gladly participated in a session under the expert guidance of Pietro Andreoni.
Pietro Meda, Vice President of AC Milano: "Our marshals are a jewel of our racetrack. They make it come alive and allow us to organize wonderful races and do so safely. Training is a key element of safety. The fact that they are trained and skilled means they have dealt with specifically created situations that could arise during a race. This is important to ensure safety throughout the entire racing season we are about to face."
Alessandro Tibiletti, President of GuG and Head of Sports Training at Specialist Motorsport Academy: "This day has been extremely important. In Italy, there are 900 races, two Formula 1 Grand Prix, a World Rally Championship event, and races for European championships. All of these crucial competitions absolutely need trained Marshals, and that is what we, as an Academy, have been doing for over a year. Monza has been a big help in this regard."
(In the photo, from left to right, are Paolo Roggero, Director of AC Milano, Pietro Meda, Vice President of AC Milano, Umberto Andreoletti, Safety Delegate and Head of the Operations Unit, and Alessandro Tibiletti, President of GuG).
SUNDAY, FEB. 23 UNDER THE BANNER OF VINTAGE CARS WITH CAVEM
On Sunday, February 23, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will host 170 historic cars on a day organized by Cavem, the Circolo Ambrosiano Veicoli d'Epoca: the appointment is at 10:30 a.m. The 315 participants will have the opportunity to take a tour to visit the most exclusive rooms of the Monza track, such as the Hospitality Rooms, the Storytelling track, the Press Room, the Briefing Room, and climb on the iconic Podium of the Monza track, and then, from 12 noon, everyone on the track for an evocative parade to be followed by lunch. During the day there will also be a Solidarity Challenge Awards Ceremony.
RUN FOR LIFE: PRESS CONFERENCE ON FEBRUARY 24TH AT THE AUTODROMO
The first event of the 2025 calendar at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will be the Run For Life race: the event is scheduled for Sunday, March 9th. Now in its tenth edition, this event will, for the first time, start from the Temple of Speed. There will be two competitive distances (21 km and 10 km) included in the Fidal national calendar and the Global Calendar of World Athletics, with an officially measured course. Additionally, there will be two non-competitive distances (10 km and 5 km), and a new distance this year: the 21 km Turistic-Sportive race aimed at foreign participants.
The sports event is organized by Socialtime odv, in collaboration with I Gamber de Cuncuress and the Silvia Tremolada Association, as part of the week dedicated to women, to promote gender equality and mutual respect as necessary conditions for civil coexistence.
To present the event, a press conference will be held on Monday, February 24th at 11:00 AM at the Photographers' Hall, in Paddock 1 of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The conference will present the routes, pacers, official t-shirt, the charity project, and much more!
UPDATE COURSE FOR MARSHALS WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 22
Automobile Club Milano, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, and Specialist Motorsport Academy, ACI's training school, are organizing a training day dedicated to Track Marshals on Saturday, February 22. The event will consist of two parts: theory and practical track exercises.
The theoretical part will mainly cover topics related to Legislative Decree No. 81 of 2008, which regulates health and safety in the workplace. Afterwards, the regulatory section will be presented by the Race Directors.
At 9:30 AM, Paolo Roggero, Director of AC Milano, will open the event. This will be followed by Alessandro Tibiletti, president of GuG, who is responsible for the training of race officials in the sports area. The theoretical sessions will be led by Davide Spinelli, Head of Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP) at AC Milano, and Rino Donghi, the appointed physician for Sias. Starting at 11:00 AM, the Race Directors, Renato Schmidt and Oscar Comi, along with the Safety Delegate, Umberto Andreoletti, Michele Taddei, and Luigi Felisa, RSPP for Sias/Autodromo Nazionale Monza, will take the floor.
In the afternoon, the group will move to the track for practical intervention exercises.
CHRISTMAS TOAST WITH AUTOMOBIL CLUB MILANO COMMISSIONERS
Traditional exchange of Christmas greetings with the Automobile Club Milano sports, technical and route marshals working at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Tuesday evening at the Sala Regione. The event was attended, among others, by the president of Automobile Club Milano, Geronimo La Russa, who in his speech wanted to recall the fundamental importance of these figures, "without whom there would be no racing," and the president of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Giuseppe Redaelli, who added how the recent award, obtained at the FIA Awards 2024, the Founding Members' Club Heritage Cup, is also thanks to the professionalism and commitment of the people in charge. After the toast, appointment to the 2025 season.
FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAND PRIX OF ITALY 2024: DELIVERY OF THE QUEEN'S RING
On Saturday, August 31 during the weekend of the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2024 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the first edition of theQueen's Ring will be held, an award desired and sponsored by the City of Monza and the Lombardy Region that interprets and represents some elements of the History, Culture, and Tradition of Monza and Lombardy with an obvious reference to the Italian Grand Prix.
The project stems from the objective consideration that the Riders are the modern Knights and the Grand Prix is the modern Tournament where the Knights competed and, like the Knights, the Riders best represent the qualities of courage, loyalty, respect for rules and are a role model to be inspired by.
The ring, during a brief ceremony after qualifying, will be presented to the Driver who will set the fastest lap time by winning the Pole Position for the race.The Queen's Ring is the brainchild of Antonio Mariani and Enrico Squarzina and is the result of the creativity and mastery of Guido Guzzi Goldsmith Artist of Monza who, inspired by the Iron Crown, has included elements that recall the checkered flag, one of the symbols of Motorsport and the colors of the flag of Italy with precious stones set on the ring. The ring will be a unique piece made exclusively for this event and will be personalized to size with the Driver's name and references to testify to the award.
Monza, Lombardy and Italy are represented by the Italian Grand Prix that is run in the temple of speed, the oldest active racetrack in the World and on a unique territory for History, Culture, Traditions that deserve to be known and become a destination for an unforgettable exploration trip.
The City of Monza, in its History, has all the elements to enhance this similarity beginning with Queen Teodolinda, an iconic figure of the Lombard nobility who is credited with gifts of great intelligence and beauty combined with her extraordinary skill as a horsewoman that make her even today an example of a woman who was a protagonist of her life and times.
The Iron Crown from which the ring is inspired has great historical and cultural value having crowned many Kings of Italy including Napoleon Bonaparte but even stronger, is its religious value. The Iron Crown, in fact, according to legend, holds in its structure one of the nails with which Jesus was crucified. A graft that makes it a precious relic.
This recognition will be over the years, a way to affirm the value of the Pilots and to let the world know, through one of the most popular sports the immense Historical and Cultural heritage of Our Country.