Run for the Stone Zoo in Rome

ESSENTIAL

Distance: 10 km

Elevation: 20 mt

Start: from Bar La Licata

Duration: 1h - 1h 1/2

Start time: 7.30 AM

Lace up your running shoes and join SPQRun for a free running tour of Rome's historic center, aptly named "Run for the Zoo of Stone." This unique tour is part of a series of free running initiatives open to all, designed to combine exercise with cultural exploration.

Stay Tuned for Dates! To discover when our next "Run for the Zoo of Stone" event will take place, and for all future free running tours, be sure to follow our official channels. We'll announce specific dates and times for each event across:


Registration is required for this free event. Details on how to register for each specific date

will be provided on our channels when the event is announced.

During the "Run for the Zoo of Stone" tour, you'll wind your way through the charming streets of the historic center, encountering a menagerie of stone animal statues along the way. Get ready to discover hidden gems and gain a deeper appreciation for Rome's rich artistic heritage.

Here's a glimpse of the itinerary:

Route Description

  • Lupa (Capitoline Hill)
  • Horse (of Marcus Aurelius - Capitoline Hill)
  • Lions (Cordonata steps)
  • Mask with donkey ears (Campitelli)
  • Lion, antelope, and deer (Porticus of Octavia)
  • Turtles (Ghetto)
  • Cat (Vicolo della Gatta)
  • Elephant (Piazza della Minerva)
  • Deer (Sant'Eustachio)
  • Salamanders (San Luigi dei Francesi)
  • Sow (Via della Scrofa)
  • Lion (Via dell'Orso)
  • Turtles (Villa Borghese)
  • Lions (National Gallery)
  • Seahorses (Villa Borghese)
  • Bees (Barberini/Via Veneto)
  • Dolphins (Piazza Colonna)
  • Winged Lion (Piazza Venezia)

This leisurely run is a fantastic way to combine exercise with sightseeing and cultural immersion.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore Rome's "Zoo of Stone" while getting some exercise. Follow us on our channels to be the first to know about the next "Run for the Zoo of Stone" free running tour!

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Run With Us, With a New Twist!

Dear fellow runners,

SPQRun is evolving! To guarantee you an even more personalized and high-quality service, our tours are now bookable on our new dedicated website: romebyrun.com. Here you can easily discover and book your private tour.

Don't worry, the spirit of "spqrun-free-run" continues! We'll announce special free running tours and themed events throughout the year, not to be missed, directly on our BLOG