Cross Country Sport Village Mirabello
The Dodecarun circuit cross-country race in the Monferrato hills
About Cross Country Sport Village
A cross-country race in the heart of Monferrato
The Cross Country Sport Village is a cross-country race held in Mirabello Monferrato, a small town in the province of Alessandria, in Piedmont. The event takes its name from the Country Sport Village, the sports center on Strada Comunia that hosts it: a facility perched on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the Monferrato landscape, equipped with tennis and padel courts, a gym, five-a-side football, beach volleyball, and a bar-restaurant.
A true cross-country challenge
The race is a regional FIDAL event, part of the Piedmontese Dodecarun circuit, and serves as the Alessandria Provincial Championship for youth categories. The course, laid out entirely within the sports center, is a one-kilometer loop to be repeated several times: an authentic cross-country track featuring climbs, descents, changes of pace, and—when the weather is unkind—plenty of mud, testing the technique and endurance of all competitors.
Races and categories
The competitive program covers all age groups, from beginners to masters:
- Women's race (U18, U20, U23, senior, and 35+ masters) over a 4,000-meter distance;
- Men's race (U18, U20, U23, senior, and 35+ masters) over a 5,000-meter distance;
- Events dedicated to beginners, youth, and cadets, with the awarding of provincial specialty titles.
Sport and inclusion
Beyond the competition, the event is characterized by its focus on inclusion, with the participation of the CSI Attiva-mente sport association, which works with young people with cognitive disabilities. The event is organized by the Country Sport Village with technical support from Atletica Alessandria and the approval of the FIDAL Piedmont committee.
Why participate
For fans of running and cross-country, the Mirabello Monferrato Cross is an opportunity to test themselves on a demanding course just a few kilometers from Alessandria and Casale Monferrato, in a typically Piedmontese natural setting. For spectators, it is a morning of outdoor sport among the Monferrato hills, a land of wines and UNESCO-recognized landscapes.
Cross Country Sport Village — edition 2026
1st edition — March 15, 2026
The debut of the Mirabello Monferrato Cross brought fans of the Dodecarun circuit cross-country to the Monferrato hills. The meeting point was set for 9:00 AM, with the first race at 10:00 AM.
Among the women, Ilaria Zavanone (Brancaleone Asti) won with a time of 16'54" over 4,000 meters; among the men, Riccardo Spalla (Accademia Atletica) prevailed in 18'29" over 5,000 meters. The course, a 1,000-meter loop to be repeated several times, was made challenging by mud and continuous changes in gradient.
Provincial specialty titles were awarded in the youth and cadet categories, with successes for, among others, Marco Marenco, Marta Fiorin, Andrea Locarno, and Arianna Lunardi. The day also included the involvement of the CSI Attiva-mente sport association, dedicated to the inclusion of young people with cognitive disabilities.
Programme Cross Country Sport Village 2026
Schedule:
- 9:00 AM — Meeting
- 10:00 AM — Women's race (U18/U20/U23/senior/35+) 4,000 m
- 10:30 AM — Men's race (U18/U20/U23/senior/35+) 5,000 m
- 11:10 AM — Beginners M/F (200 m / 400 m / 600 m)
- 11:30 AM — Youth girls 1,000 m
- 11:40 AM — Youth boys 1,200 m
- 11:50 AM — Cadette girls 2,000 m
- 12:05 PM — Cadetti boys 3,000 m
Highlights Cross Country Sport Village 2026
- Victory for Ilaria Zavanone (Brancaleone Asti) in the women's race in 16'54"
- Victory for Riccardo Spalla (Accademia Atletica) in the men's race in 18'29"
- 144 athletes at the finish line out of 187 registered
- Awarding of Alessandria provincial titles for youth categories
- Technical 1 km track with climbs, descents, and mud
Prices Cross Country Sport Village 2026
Practical information — Cross Country Sport Village
Location
Country Sport Village, Strada Comunia 30, 15040 Mirabello Monferrato (AL), Piedmont. The sports center is located on top of the hill in a panoramic position.
How to get there
By car: Mirabello Monferrato is easily accessible from the A26 motorway, taking the Casale Monferrato Sud or Alessandria exits; there is ample parking at the sports center. By train: the reference stations are Alessandria and Casale Monferrato, with a short drive to follow.
Registration
Online registration via the iRunning portal by the Thursday before the race. The event is open to FIDAL-registered athletes and Runcard holders.
Contacts
Phone +39 334 7304062 — Email [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Cross Country Sport Village
Country Sport Village
Strada Comunia 30, 15040 Mirabello Monferrato