Sur les traces d'Énée

Sur les traces d'Énée is a 10 km road race in Pomezia, a town in Lazio south of Rome, usually scheduled for early June. The race embraces its local myth: the name means “In the footsteps of Aeneas,” and its slogan says, “Every stride writes an epic.” It is a popular, approachable distance rather than an ultra or technical trail race, with a mostly urban route that also points runners toward the area’s history and landscape. The course is described as a city run with nature and cultural touches, so expect streets and town scenery rather than a remote countryside route. The race suits runners who want a straightforward 10 km with a bit of story attached, and it is pitched at people who like pairing running with a short trip. After the race, the surrounding Lazio area gives visitors several easy add-ons: Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Castel Gandolfo above Lake Albano, Frascati for white wine and restaurants, and the Tyrrhenian beaches around Anzio.