Naples will put a temporary traffic plan in place on Sunday 11 October 2026 for the Race for the Cure, with a no-through-traffic zone around Piazza del Plebiscito and several nearby streets during the morning.

The measure will be in force from 9:30 to 11:30, and in any case until operational needs end. Drivers planning to cross the centre on Sunday morning should expect closures during that window and allow extra time.

Which streets are closed

The transit ban covers:

  • Piazza del Plebiscito
  • Via Cesario Console
  • Via Santa Lucia
  • Via Palepoli
  • Via Petronio
  • Via Falero

The reported race route starts in Piazza del Plebiscito, continues through Via Cesario Console, Via Santa Lucia, Via Palepoli, Via Petronio and Via Falero, then returns toward Piazza del Plebiscito.

What time to avoid driving

The stated closure period is 9:30 to 11:30 on Sunday 11 October. The exact end depends on operational needs, indicated in the traffic order as “until needs cease,” so travellers should check conditions on the day rather than assume the streets will reopen exactly at 11:30.

No detailed diversions for private traffic or public transport were available in the acquired documentation. If you need to reach the area, consider arriving before 9:30, travelling after the closure window, or using nearby routes on foot where permitted.

What the event is

The Race for the Cure in Naples is presented as a running event open to families, athletes, associations and volunteers. Its stated purpose is to raise awareness of prevention and women’s health.

You do not need to be a competitive runner to understand the disruption: the event combines a race with participation by community groups and supporters, which explains the closure of a compact loop of streets around Piazza del Plebiscito.

The Race Village at Rotonda Diaz

A useful reference point for visitors is the Race Village at Rotonda Diaz. It is scheduled to be active from 9 to 11 October, over three days, with sports activities, workshops, seminars and prevention initiatives.

If you are coming for the event rather than just passing through, plan to visit the village before or after the Sunday morning race window. If you are not attending, the village dates help explain increased activity around Rotonda Diaz across the weekend, not only during the Sunday closures.

Practical advice

  • Avoid driving through Piazza del Plebiscito, Via Santa Lucia and the adjoining streets listed above between 9:30 and 11:30 on Sunday.
  • If you have accommodation or a reservation in the closed area, ask your host about access on foot during the race.
  • Allow for uncertainty after 11:30: the order states that the measure lasts until operational needs end.
  • For event information and prevention activities, the Rotonda Diaz village from 9 to 11 October is the main point of reference reported for this edition.