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At Base Running every runner matters just as much, whatever their level or their race times.
A family of more than 500 athletes, brought together by a passion for running and the values of sport and wellbeing.
Every year we take more than 20,000 runners from their first kilometre to the finish line of their dreams: the marathon.
Our races wind along more than 750 km of roads, through unique landscapes and places.
An international community: athletes from 12 countries, with different backgrounds and cultures.
We put the social into running
The Running Team is the heart of our association: a group of runners united by a passion for running and the desire to share every moment of it.
A.S.D. Base Running was founded in 2007 around an idea that was new at the time, social running: running not just as a sport, but as a way of sharing and growing as a person.
At Base Running every runner matters, whatever their level or their watch says. We’re with you before and after training and races: technique, mindset and nutrition, carefully chosen locations, useful race packs, generous and well-stocked aid stations, celebrations and cultural extras. Our motto? “Mens sana in runner sano”: a healthy mind in a healthy runner.
Running with us means moments where sport meets fun, culture, nature and community. Each of our events is tied to the place where it happens, and no two races are the same.
And so the experience doesn’t end on race day, we organise group training sessions open to friends and the curious too, in several parks around Turin: they’re led by federation-qualified coaches, with pacers for every speed.
To redefine running: from a solo activity to a complete social experience, through social running. We want a community of runners where physical and mental wellbeing go hand in hand, where every run is a chance to discover something new, and where a passion for sport blends with culture, nature and social commitment.
To promote running as a shared experience of wellbeing, where every runner, whatever their level, plays a leading role in a journey that brings together sport, culture and community. We are committed to an inclusive environment where training means personal growth and sharing, backed by professionals and plenty of learning and cultural moments.
Six reasons to join
Join our Running Team: run with us and become part of a group that loves sport and wellbeing.
International community
A family of more than 500 members from 12 countries, where every runner finds their place and shares experiences with running fans from all over the world.
Professional coaching
Sessions led by qualified federation coaches in Turin’s parks, with plans that adapt to your level and your goals.
One-of-a-kind events
A race calendar that makes every run unforgettable, over more than 750 km of roads through striking places steeped in culture.
Ongoing support
An approach that goes beyond training, with advice on nutrition, mindset and technique, so you grow in every way.
Truly inclusive
From beginners to experts, everyone matters: routes and paces for every level, with dedicated pacers for every speed.
A unique experience
Not just a sport but a lifestyle that brings together physical, mental and social wellbeing, chosen every year by more than 2,000 runners.
Train with our coaching staff
Group sessions led by our federation-qualified coaches, adapted to your pace and your goals. Every session is a chance to grow and improve.
Meeting points
- •Tuesday from 13:00
- •Tuesday from 19:00 · beginners’ group
- •Tuesday from 19:00
- •Wednesday from 6:45
- •Thursday from 13:00
- •Thursday from 19:00
- •Friday from 6:45
- •Friday from 19:30 · beginners’ group
- •Sunday when there’s no race
- •Tuesday from 18:30
- •Thursday from 18:30
- •Monday from 19:00
- •Tuesday from 19:00 · beginners’ group
- •Wednesday from 19:00
- •Friday from 18:30 · beginners’ group
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An early talent: at 13 he was already on the track, starting with the shorter distances (3’50” is his 1500 m best) and moving up to the 3000 and 5000 metres. At 26 he switched to the road, running a 1:06’45” half marathon.
A FIDAL (Italian Athletics Federation) national coach and sports massage therapist since 2003, he combines a racer’s energy with a deep knowledge of running: from training to gear, shoes and clothing included.
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A runner for the love of it since 1998, in 2007 she founded Base Running with Alessandro Giannone. As a Masters athlete she has shown that method takes you a long way: 1h34’49” in the half marathon and 3h25’ in the marathon.
A FIDAL instructor since 2021, she leads Base Running groups with an infectious enthusiasm that turns every session into a moment of shared joy.
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An all-round sportsman, from judo to tennis, from skiing to football, in 2014 he found his place at Base Running. From there it only grew: ten marathons, plenty of half marathons and a soft spot for the track. The go-to runner of the Valentino evening group, he became a FIDAL instructor in 2021.
His philosophy: running as an expression of freedom, where competition meets authenticity. He teaches his athletes to discover their potential without ever stopping being themselves.
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Born in Liguria and an adopted Piedmontese since 2012, he tried martial arts, trekking and alpine skiing before discovering running in 2014. What began as a fitness journey became a mission: races of every distance, from 5 km to the marathon.
A FIDAL instructor, since 2020 he has led training at Parco Ruffini in the Base Running spirit: we get better together, and we have fun doing it.
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He grew up in competitive swimming and spent time on the basketball court before finding his way in athletics: middle distance first, then a Masters career with 1h20’ in the half marathon and 2h51’ in the marathon.
A triathlon and Pilates instructor, he became a running coach as the natural next step in a multi-sport journey.
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The spark came from Stefano Baldini and Hicham El Guerrouj at the 2004 Athens Olympics. From middle distance to long distance, by way of trail running, he found his distance in the half marathon, all the way to the New York City Marathon in 2016.
In recent years he has finished three Ironman 70.3 races. A FIDAL instructor since 2021, he also coaches at an athletics club.
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He comes from basketball, which he played for years from the youth teams to senior level: that’s where he learnt discipline, teamwork and consistency. Then came athletics and a passion for the marathon.
A Base Running member since 2014, he has run 12 marathons (best 3h09’, 1h28’ in the half). He has been a FIDAL instructor since 2025.
Where we train
Free coached group sessions. Just turn up at the meeting point: a coach will run with you at your pace.