Via Romana is an individual pedestrian race taking place at Carpinetu in Castagniccia. Organised since 2001, it usually occurs at the end of July. It is registered in the international trail Mare e Monti, and in the mountain race challenge. In a preserved and natural environment, footpaths cross several times centenarian chestnut groves and beechwoods, chapels, churches, convents, sheepfold, water-springs, refreshing fountains, and others local heritage components.
3 remarkable routes are possible: - 62 km for 4,500 m of positive altitude- 40 km for 2,500 m of positive altitude-21 km for 1,100 m of positive altitude. Two mini-trails are organised around Carpinetu, in order to initiate young persons into this sports activity.