The evening run-MTB-run combined race in Lagnasco, in the heart of the Saluzzo plains
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fourth edition of the Corri Pedala Corri del Varaita, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, once again featured the combined race that made the Lagnasco event famous: 3 km run, 14 km mountain bike, and 1.5 km final run. The 2026 edition was paired with the 2nd Memorial Beppe Risso. The evening opened at 5:00 PM with the second edition of the GiocoCiclismo for children, organized with the Lagnasco Pro Loco, and continued with the adult race, open to individuals and relay teams, followed by the traditional final pasta party.
Awards for the top three finishers in the men's (Under 50 and Over 50), women's, and mixed relay categories.
Tuesday evening in early June, at the Lagnasco (CN) sports facilities.
Individuals 10 euros, relay teams 20 euros, U.S. ACLI daily membership 2 euros. Pasta party open to all at a cost of 10 euros, with mandatory booking by 7:00 PM.
Lagnasco is located in the Saluzzo plains, accessible by car from Saluzzo and Savigliano. The municipal sports facilities serve as the meeting point and start line.
For information: Marco, tel. +39 335 6457461.
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