csmezzavia.com

A Girandulata di U Gozzi

location_on

Ajaccio, Corsica, France

calendar_today 25 Jan, 2026

directions_run Running

sell €25.00

About the Event

Conquer the rugged, aromatic maquis of central Corsica at A Girandulata set for Sunday, 25 January 2026 in Afa. Organized by Corsica Sport Mezzavia, this classic 12km trail packs a challenging 750m of elevation gain, taking runners on a stunning loop through the island's iconic terrain of rocky plateaus, dense scrubland, and past historic hamlets like Mandriolo. With a 9:30 AM start, the course offers a true taste of Corsican mountain running, demanding both technical skill and endurance.

The event embodies the fierce and welcoming spirit of the island's trail community, offering a pure, competitive challenge amidst breathtaking Mediterranean landscapes. It's an essential early-season race for runners seeking an authentic and demanding Corsican adventure off the beaten tourist path.

Races Offered

12 km

Jan 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 12K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:30

sell

€25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Ajaccio.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.1° / 13.9°

wb_sunny 3.7° / 12.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.6 /

water_drop 84.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.1° / 13.9°

wb_sunny 3.7° / 12.3°

air 6.6 km/h

water_drop 84.0%

About Ajaccio

Learn more about the host city, Ajaccio.

Ajaccio is the capital of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, home to 71,000 people (2019). It is a sun-kissed tourist town with frequent visits by cruise ships. It has a boardwalk along its attractive coastline, with excellent restaurants and lots of Napoleon-related sites.