Corri Pedala Corri del Varaita

A sports combined event in the heart of the Saluzzo area

The Corri Pedala Corri del Varaita is a running and cycling event held in Lagnasco, a small municipality in the Saluzzo plains in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. Established in 2023, it has quickly become a staple of the June sports calendar, attracting athletes from across the Varaita and Saluzzo regions.

The race format

The heart of the event is a combined race that merges running and mountain biking into one spectacular challenge. The course is divided into three consecutive stages, covering a total of approximately 18.5 kilometers:

• 3 km run to start;
• 14 km mountain bike ride through the roads and trails of the Lagnasco countryside;
• 1.5 km final run for a sprint finish.

Participants can enter as individuals, tackling all stages alone, or as a relay team, splitting the tasks between teammates. Award categories range from the men's overall (subdivided into Under and Over 50) to women's, as well as men's, women's, and mixed relay teams.

More than just a race: GiocoCiclismo and pasta party

Corri Pedala Corri del Varaita is, above all, a local festival. In the late afternoon, before the adults start, the GiocoCiclismo takes place—a recreational sports activity designed to introduce children to cycling in total safety, organized in collaboration with the Lagnasco Pro Loco. At the end of the competition, everyone gathers for the traditional pasta party, a convivial moment that brings the evening to a close.

The Memorial Beppe Risso

Since 2025, the event has been linked to the Memorial Beppe Risso, dedicated to a beloved figure in the Lagnasco community who managed the bar at the local ACLI headquarters and bowling club for many years. The race is promoted by the provincial U.S. ACLI and the Cuneo ACLI, and organized by the Gallesio brothers with the support of the Pro Loco, the Municipality, and the Civil Protection of Lagnasco.

Why participate

Among the many sporting events in the Cuneo area, Corri Pedala Corri del Varaita stands out for its genuine spirit and a format that blends two disciplines on an early summer evening. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the Varaita plains while running and cycling, immersed in the colors of the Piedmontese countryside, and to enjoy a moment of sport and friendship in a small-town setting.