Bairo Youth Cross-Country Race
The Regional Cross-Country Championship for young athletes in Piedmont
About Bairo Cross-Country
A morning of sport in the meadows of the Canavese
The Bairo Youth Cross-Country Race is one of the most anticipated events in the Piedmontese winter athletics calendar. Every year, on a Sunday in February, the small town of Bairo—just past Ivrea, in the heart of the Canavese area in the Province of Turin—welcomes hundreds of young athletes for a day of cross-country running. The venue for the event is the Parco del Residence del Frate, accessible via Roncheise: a protected and scenic natural setting of meadows and adjacent fields, ideal for cross-country racing.
Who runs and what is at stake
The race is reserved for youth categories, from Esordienti (the youngest) up to Ragazzi/e and Cadetti/e. This is no simple amateur run: for several years now, the Bairo Cross-Country has served as the Regional Cross-Country Championship of Piedmont, awarding individual titles and qualifying athletes for the subsequent Italian Championships. For many young talents in the Piedmontese "green line," it is a crucial stage of the season to compete for the regional champion jersey.
A long-standing organizational machine
Behind the event is the ASD Podistica Bairese, a club active since 1974, which manages every detail with the approval of FIDAL Piedmont and UISP Ivrea Canavese and the patronage of the Municipality of Bairo. Its inclusion in the local UISP circuit and the federal calendar ensures that the event attracts, in its busiest editions, over 750 athletes from dozens of clubs across Piedmont.
A festive atmosphere beyond the competition
Even though it is a championship, the Bairo Youth Cross-Country Race retains the spirit of a village festival: families, coaches, and supporters gather on the sidelines, there is the option to stay for lunch after the races, and the atmosphere blends competition, respect, and plenty of joy. It is a great opportunity to discover a quiet corner of the Canavese and see the athletics stars of tomorrow in action.
- Where: Parco del Residence del Frate, via Roncheise, Bairo (TO)
- When: A Sunday in February
- Who: Youth categories, from Esordienti to Cadetti
- What is awarded: Regional individual cross-country titles
Bairo Cross-Country — edition 2026
La 12ª edizione del Cross Giovanile di Bairo, domenica 8 febbraio 2026, ha registrato numeri da record: oltre 750 ragazzi e ragazze da tutto il Piemonte. La manifestazione, sotto l'egida della FIDAL, ha assegnato i Campionati Regionali piemontesi ed è stata inserita anche nel circuito UISP di zona. Gare intense, ma anche un bel clima fatto di rispetto, allegria e gioia.
Programme Bairo Cross-Country 2026
Domenica 8 febbraio 2026
- 8:30 — Ritrovo al Parco del Residence del Frate (via Roncheise)
- 9:00 — Consegna pettorali
- 10:00 circa — Inizio gare
- 11:30 circa — Premiazioni
Categorie e distanze
- Esordienti 4 (M/F): 400 metri
- Esordienti 6: 400 metri
- Esordienti 8: 600 metri
- Esordienti 10: 800 metri
- Ragazzi/Ragazze: 1.200 metri
- Cadette: 2.000 metri
- Cadetti: 3.000 metri
Highlights Bairo Cross-Country 2026
Oltre 750 atleti al via, un record di partecipazione. Tra i vincitori delle categorie maggiori: Serena Pecchio (Atletica Rivoli) tra le Ragazze, Federico Mina (La Salle Giaveno) tra i Ragazzi, Virginia Galletto e Pietro Verra (Atletica Saluzzo) tra Cadette e Cadetti. Tra gli Esordienti successi per Atletica Ivrea, Settimese, Rivarolo, Balangero e Podistica Valle Varaita.
Prices Bairo Cross-Country 2026
Practical information — Bairo Cross-Country
How to get there
Bairo is located in the Canavese area, a few kilometers from Ivrea. By car: take the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway, exit at Ivrea, then follow signs for Valle Sacra. The race venue is the Parco del Residence del Frate, with access from via Roncheise.
Registration
Registration is done online via the Irunning.it portal in the days leading up to the race. For information: [email protected], or call Stiv (+39 340 6963927) or Lino (+39 345 7477709).
Tips
As this is an outdoor winter race on grass, clothing suitable for cold weather and field conditions is recommended. An optional lunch for athletes and supporters is available at the end of the races.
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Where does it take place — Bairo Cross-Country
Parco del Residence del Frate
Via Roncheise, 10010 Bairo