This fall, one of the most venerated traditions in all of Italian history will be observed right here in humble North Beach: the Statuto Race. The fourth oldest foot race in the United States, the Statuto was originally scheduled to mark its one hundredth year in 2020.

Of course Covid had other plans for us, and the race had to be canceled last year. So this October 24th, the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC), North Beach and the city at large finally celebrate the legendary race’s centennial.