Home Run, Venice
What is the Home Run?

A more affordable 100km Stage, shared with others.

Every now and then we pick a Stage and turn it into a Home Run. The Home Run is intended to welcome a larger set of runners on a stage and further democratize Follow The Coast, allowing anyone who wants to run a Stage. The Home Run is also an opportunity for the community to meet, as it will be followed by a Rest day which we will use to get together for a nice lunch & some drinks.

The first Home Run, will be held in Venice, on Monday, 20-04-2026

The Home Run is:

  • more affordable
  • logistically easy, as bigger city
  • an attractive location
  • more flexible, registrations open until day before

For the Home Run:

  • you pay 199 per person
  • you get a fixed gpx of the Stage
  • you get support on fixed ‘check points’, every 15k
  • you get standard food & beverage, and we transport your custom pack
  • you get a Stage close to a big city, enabling efficient logistics
  • you get the opportunity to meet the community the next day, during the rest day
  • you get a book
  • your name is written in the book as Shoreholder of this specific stage

We are able to offer this concept as we compromise on other elements:

  • the Stage is yours, yet shared with others
  • the Stage is similar to a typical running event, where you move from A-to-B
  • you don’t get drive-by support of the van, but from fixed points
  • you run the Stage with other people who registered, everyone at their own pace
  • you might be featured on our Stories, but this is not guaranteed
  • your picture might be featured in the book, but this is not guaranteed
  • logistics to the start is not included
  • logistics from the finish back to Venice is not guaranteed, but it’s likely it can be provided by the crew if capacity is available in the cars

Why do we do this?

When we put new Stages online, they are sold out in a matter of days. It’s simply incredible to see this momentum and enthusiasm. This also means today that some people might be left behind. Some might have seen their favourite Stage claimed by someone else. Some might find the registration price too high Some might find it hard to find companions to run 100km with.

For all these people, - and to get the community together - we are testing the concept of the Home Run.

By making one stage available for unlimited people for a lower price, we hope to support more people.

The first Home Run

The first one will be held in Venice on Monday, 20th April 2026 The start is held at 7am at the start of the bridge, accessible for pedestrians. to the floating city of Venice. After 35 km of enjoying Venice’s historical beauty, we will head back to the mainland which we will reach 40 km in the Stage. On the mainland, we will run along flat river side roads, passing the airport at 70km. We will finish 60 km Northeast from Venice in La Vezze di Venezia.

Map of Home Run Venice
When is the test successful?

For the Home Run, we will need to engage more support crew to enable the operations of the checkpoints, to support the different paces of the participants. More support crew means more logistics & lodging cost.

We therefore believe that we need a minimum of 7 runners to make this concept viable. If the test is successful, we will likely book the Home Run concept later down the road in Athens and Istanbul.

What happens when I register?
  1. You will be added to the Home Run Stage Whatsapp group
  2. You will receive a gpx. route which you can upload to your routing device
  3. You will receive a list of checkpoints with specific coordinates
  4. You will start at 7am on Monday at the bridge
  5. We will organise an informal drink in the evening with small bites available in Venice
  6. We will organise a community lunch in Venice, Tuesday 21th April