Ceresole Reale Running Day

Running among the clouds in the Gran Paradiso National Park

The Ceresole Reale Running Day is a major trail running festival held in Ceresole Reale, a charming town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, nestled at over 1,600 meters above sea level in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Here, between the famous artificial lake, high-mountain pastures, and the majestic backdrop of the Levanne peaks, running becomes a total experience, blending athletic exertion with the beauty of one of the wildest and most protected corners of the Western Alps.

One day, many races for everyone

The event's strength lies in its inclusive formula: a single day features both grueling tests for experienced athletes and courses designed for those taking their first steps on the trails, as well as mini-races for children. It is a format that transforms a skyrunning competition into a true village festival, where the entire community of Ceresole Reale and enthusiasts from all over Piedmont and beyond gather around a shared passion for the mountains.

• Gran Paradiso Ultra Sky Marathon — 65 km and 4,400 m of positive elevation gain, the flagship event included in the national calendar.
• Ai Piedi delle Levanne Sky Race — 35 km and 2,700 m of elevation gain, also part of the national calendar.
• Energy Trail — 15 km and 800 m of elevation gain, the most accessible distance for getting into trail running.
• La Cursa dli Bocia — approximately 2 km reserved for children aged 7 to 15.
• Mini Trail — 500 meters for the very young, aged 3 to 6.

Sport, nature, and conviviality

Running in Ceresole Reale means crossing environments of rare purity: beech forests, larches, glacial streams, and panoramas that stretch up to the 4,000-meter peaks of the Gran Paradiso massif. The event, organized by the Corio Trail Running Team together with the Running Village Sporting Club 3 Levanne, promotes the mountain territory of the Canavese and its alpine identity, in collaboration with the local municipality and Park authorities.

To complete the experience, the day ends on a high note with the Beer & Music Fest, starting at 7:00 PM: beer, good food, and live music to celebrate together with athletes, supporters, and residents, in true mountain spirit.