Italy
Run & own Rome.
Run past two thousand years of history. Rome’s parks and river paths make every loop a sightseeing tour worth owning.
Stride turns your runs in Rome into a territory game: every loop you run claims the real area you enclose on a live map — and rivals try to steal it back. The streets are unclaimed. For now.
Best places to run in Rome
In Stride, each of these is prime territory. Run a loop around one and the area inside becomes yours — painted your colour for the whole city to see.
Villa Borghese
A central park of gardens and tree-lined paths.
Villa Doria Pamphilj
Rome’s largest park — wide open and quiet.
Lungotevere (Tiber path)
Run the river below street level, away from traffic.
How you claim Rome
Run a loop, claim the area
Close any loop on Rome’s streets and the area inside becomes your territory on a live 3D map.
Defend it — or lose it
Rivals can run over your turf and take it. That’s your reason to get out the door today.
Top your city leaderboard
Weekly leagues rank everyone in Rome — climb to the top and become the runner who owns the most.
Start a club war
Rally a running club and fight live club-vs-club battles for Rome’s neighbourhoods.
Running in Rome — FAQ
Is there a running game for Rome?
Yes — Stride is a GPS running game that works anywhere, including all of Rome. Every loop you run claims the real area you enclose on a live map of the city, and other runners can steal it back. It’s live now on iPhone — download Stride from the App Store to play in Rome.
Where are the best places to run in Rome?
Popular spots include Villa Borghese, Villa Doria Pamphilj, Lungotevere (Tiber path). In Stride, each of these is prime territory — run a loop and the area inside becomes yours.
Is Stride free to play in Rome?
Yes. The full game — tracking, claiming territory, leaderboards and clubs — is free. An optional Stride Pro subscription adds extras, but you can own your part of Rome without paying.
Claim Rome first.
Stride is live on iPhone. Download it free from the App Store — the first runners in Rome take their neighbourhoods before anyone else shows up.
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