Tartufo Running

About this event

Tartufo Running explores the UNESCO-recognized Tuscan-Emilian Apennines near Calestano, where traditional communities and wild ecosystems exist in careful balance. The three courses wind through mixed chestnut forests ablaze with autumn colors, past rocky pinnacles called Salti del Diavolo (Devil's Leaps), and over the summits of Monte Sporno and Montagnana. Runners follow ancient paths including the Via Francigena pilgrimage route and the stonemasons' trail, where nature has begun reclaiming abandoned meadows and terraces. With 17km, 28km, and 50km options ranging from 1,066 to 3,072 metres of climbing, the October timing means crisp mountain air and vibrant foliage, though the terrain demands confident descending skills.

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