Coppa Faro Pesaro
The historic car hill climb from Baia Flaminia to the lighthouse, in the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park
About Coppa Faro
A vintage hill climb between sea and hills
The Coppa Faro is the speed hill climb race for historic cars that enlivens the coast of Pesaro, in Marche, every autumn. The course winds its way up for about 3.8 kilometres along the SP 44 Panoramica Adriatica, starting from the picturesque Baia Flaminia and climbing, curve after curve, up to the lighthouse that overlooks the port, immersed in the green scenery of the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park. It is one of the few events where the roar of vintage engines blends with the view of the Adriatic Sea.
A tradition reborn
The climb to San Bartolo has deep roots: the last edition of the historic hill climb was held in 1970, won by Pietro Lo Piccolo from Sicily driving a Ferrari Dino. After almost half a century, in 2017, a group of passionate drivers and organisers from Marche revived the race, which has been held annually with growing success ever since. Organised by P&G Racing srl, under the direction of Alessandro Rinolfi, the Coppa Faro quickly obtained the highest validation in the Italian Historic Car Speed Hill Climb Championship (CIVSA), becoming one of the most anticipated rounds of the national calendar.
The stars: the historic cars
In the race, you can see competition cars built from the 1940s to the early 1990s: barchettas, grand tourers, prototypes, and single-seaters that have made automotive history. The 2025 edition set a record with 106 cars registered, making the Coppa Faro the historic car hill climb with the largest number of participants in Italy. Alongside the timed competition, a non-competitive parade is often held, allowing enthusiasts to drive the historic panoramic road.
More than just a race
The event, supported by the Municipality of Pesaro and the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, with the patronage of the Monte San Bartolo Park Authority and organisations like Terra di Piloti e Motori and ACI Pesaro Urbino, also has a solidarity and environmental focus. In recent years, the organisers have promoted reforestation initiatives on Monte San Bartolo and collaborations with local associations. For the residents of Pesaro and the many enthusiasts who come from all over Italy, the Coppa Faro is now a classic early autumn event.
Coppa Faro — edition 2026
The 9th edition of the Coppa Faro will take place in Pesaro from October 9 to 11, 2026, as indicated in the official CIVSA 2026 calendar. As tradition dictates, the event spans three days: arrival of cars and technical and sporting checks, official practice runs with a parade, and the final timed race along the 3.8 km of the Monte San Bartolo Panoramic Road. The event is organised by P&G Racing srl with the support of the Municipality of Pesaro and the Province of Pesaro and Urbino.
Programme Coppa Faro 2026
The detailed program for the 9th Coppa Faro, including times for checks, practice, and the race, as well as the list of entrants, will be published by the organisers in the weeks preceding the event on the official website coppafaro.com and on the ACI Sport portal (CIVSA).
Based on previous editions, the three-day event is structured as follows:
- Friday, October 9 — arrival of cars, technical and sporting checks.
- Saturday, October 10 — official practice runs, generally in the afternoon, preceded by a parade of historic cars.
- Sunday, October 11 — official race in the morning, valid for the Italian Historic Car Speed Hill Climb Championship (CIVSA).
Highlights Coppa Faro 2026
Hill climb valid for the Italian Historic Car Speed Hill Climb Championship (CIVSA), on a 3.8 km course from the bay of Baia Flaminia to the lighthouse, in the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park. The presence of dozens of historic competition cars built between the 1940s and the early 1990s is expected.
Prices Coppa Faro 2026
Practical information — Coppa Faro
Where it takes place
The race takes place along the SP 44 Panoramica Adriatica, from Baia Flaminia to the Pesaro lighthouse, within the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park. The headquarters and race direction are usually at Hotel Baia Flaminia, Via Parigi 8, Pesaro.
How to get there
By car: A14 motorway, exit Pesaro/Urbino, then follow signs for the centre and Baia Flaminia along the SS16. By train: Pesaro station, on the Adriatic line, a few kilometres from the start area.
Access and costs
Assistance to the race from permitted areas along the route is generally free; during practice and the race, some sections of the panoramic road will be closed to traffic. For times, public access points, and safety details, consult the official website coppafaro.com and the organisers' social media channels.
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Where does it take place — Coppa Faro
SP 44 Panoramica Adriatica - Parco Naturale Monte San Bartolo
Baia Flaminia, Strada Provinciale 44 Panoramica Adriatica, 61121 Pesaro