Chariot Race
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Chariot Race

31 Aug 2025 — 08 Sep 2025
Scheggia e Pascelupo — Perugia (054)

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Edition 2025 — Chariot Race

In 2025, the Chariot Race of Scheggia and Pascelupo was held from August 31 to September 8, with the preparation days, open cellars, and events of the patronal feast, culminating in the main race on September 8th between the Borgo and Piazza districts on the day of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.

The 2025 edition of the Chariot Race took place from August 31 to September 8, with the usual sequence of events preceding the race: open cellars, religious events, and festive moments in the districts of Borgo and Piazza. The main challenge was held on September 8th, the patronal feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, with chariots pulled by the men of the two districts along the streets of Scheggia's historic center, in the Monte Cucco Park.

Programme

The main race between the Borgo and Piazza districts was held on September 8th, preceded in the preceding days by open cellars, religious events, and shows. In the morning, the drummers, the charioteers' breakfast, and the Holy Mass; in the afternoon, the chariot race and the award ceremony for the winning district.

Highlights

The race on September 8th between the Borgo and Piazza districts.

Prices

Free admission.

Where does it take place — Chariot Race

Centro storico di Scheggia

Centro storico, 06027 Scheggia e Pascelupo

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