Formignana-Tresigallo Running

A classic of Ferrara's running scene

The Formignana-Tresigallo Running is one of the most beloved road races in the Bassa Ferrarese area. Organized by A.S.D. Faro Formignana, the event takes place in the Municipality of Tresignana, in the province of Ferrara, in Emilia-Romagna, and its route connects the two main hamlets of the area, Formignana and Tresigallo. The start is set in Via Roma, in Formignana, where hundreds of running enthusiasts from all over the region gather every year.

Sport, memory, and solidarity

What began as a local race has become a fixed event on the running calendar over the years, capable of attracting several hundred participants. In addition to the competitive aspect, the event has a strong charitable purpose: it supports AIL (Italian Association against Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma) and is traditionally linked to the sale of Easter Eggs for research. The race also keeps alive the memory of figures dear to the community, hosting the Carmine Galli Memorial and the Mary Bolognesi Memorial.

A route through Tresigallo's rationalism

The course is not just a sporting challenge: by crossing the town centers of the two hamlets, the race also becomes an opportunity to discover the historical and architectural heritage of the area. Tresigallo, in particular, is famous as the "rationalist city," a rare example of a town center designed in the 1930s according to the principles of Italian rationalist architecture. Running or walking along its squares and perspective axes offers an unusual and evocative setting.

The different souls of the day

The event is designed for everyone, from competitive athletes to families:

• Competitive race over a distance of about 10 km that crosses the centers of the two hamlets;
• Non-competitive walk of about 5 km, open to everyone;
• "Can…minata", the walk to be done with your dog;
• Youth races for Mini, Esordienti, and Ragazzi over reduced distances.

To conclude the day, there are refreshments organized by the Pro Loco Formignana, in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire community of Tresignana and numerous local associations.