3 Hills Race

A running tradition in the Valsugana valley

The 3 Hills Race is one of the most cherished events on the Trentino running calendar. It takes place every spring in Castel Ivano, a municipality in the Valsugana valley formed by the merger of the villages of Agnedo, Ivano-Fracena, Spera, and Villa Agnedo. It retains the authentic character of a local village race, featuring routes through the hills, crowds cheering along the roads, and hundreds of young runners at the starting line.

The route and the three hills

The event takes its name from the hills that shape the landscape around the town. The meeting point, start, and finish line are located in the urban park and sports center of the Spera district, which serves as the event's headquarters for the day. The route, which includes some uphill sections, tests athletes over distances that vary according to their age category, from the youngest children to the elite runners.

First leg of the CSI provincial finals

The 3 Hills Race is organized by the Unione Sportiva Castel Ivano with the approval of the Centro Sportivo Italiano (CSI) of Trento and the collaboration of local associations. The race is valid as the first leg of the CSI provincial road running finals and is open to CSI-registered athletes from Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Lombardy, as well as FIDAL cardholders and members of other sports promotion bodies according to current agreements. The results also count as a qualifying stage for the CSI National Championship.

A community event

With over five hundred participants each year, the 3 Hills Race is much more than a competition: it is a celebration involving families, volunteers, and young athletes. The day concludes with an awards ceremony at the sports center, often featuring special guests from the Trentino athletics scene. The event is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Castel Ivano, the Autonomous Province of Trento, and the Autonomous Region of Trentino-Alto Adige.

Between memory and the future

The race also preserves the memory of the figures who helped develop local athletics, with trophies and memorials dedicated to the founders and coaches of the area. It is this blend of sport, tradition, and a sense of belonging that makes the 3 Hills Race an unmissable spring appointment in the Valsugana valley.