Giro dei Tre Monti
The historic Imola race between the Racetrack and the Three Hills
About Giro dei Tre Monti
A running tradition spanning over half a century
The Giro dei Tre Monti is one of the most beloved sporting events in Imola, in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna. Founded in the late sixties, after more than fifty years of history, the event has genuinely preserved its essence: a popular race that is both an athletic challenge and a village festival, capable of attracting thousands of people every year, including competitive runners, walking enthusiasts, and families with children.
The Racetrack and the hills: a unique setting
What makes the Giro dei Tre Monti special is its route, which intertwines two souls of the Imola territory. It starts and finishes inside the Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Racetrack, the legendary Formula 1 circuit, and then tackles the panoramic hilly route that gives the event its name: the loop around the Tre Monti, the hills overlooking the city. Running on the asphalt that has hosted motorsport champions and then climbing through the vineyards and badlands of the hills is an experience that combines sport, landscape, and local identity.
The three days of racing
The event traditionally unfolds over multiple races spread across the weekend, to involve every type of participant:
- Youth races: dedicated to categories from the youngest to juniors, with distances increasing from 300 meters to 5000 meters, held within the racetrack.
- FIDAL competitive race: the main race of 15.3 km, included in the FIDAL calendar, partly on the circuit and partly on the hilly route of the Tre Monti.
- Fun run: open to everyone, on shorter distances (typically 5 km on the racetrack loop or the full 15.3 km route), designed for those who want to experience the event without the pressure of the clock.
Sport, solidarity, and community
The Giro dei Tre Monti is organized by A.S.D. Atletica Imola Sacmi Avis with the patronage of the Municipality of Imola. Every year, the event renews its collaboration with the students of the Physiotherapy degree course at the University of Bologna, Imola/Montecatone campus, who provide post-race recovery massages for athletes. A day that, in the words of the organizers and the municipal administration, is above all a celebration of sport, inclusion, and solidarity, capable of uniting the circuit with the Imola hills.
Giro dei Tre Monti — edition 2026
The 57th edition of the Giro dei Tre Monti is scheduled for October 3rd and 4th, 2026, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Racetrack in Imola. The proven two-day format is confirmed: Saturday, October 3rd, will host the youth races, and Sunday, October 4th, will feature the 15.3 km FIDAL competitive race and the fun run. The detailed schedule for the 2026 edition will be published by the organization in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Giro dei Tre Monti 2026
The organizing committee (A.S.D. Atletica Imola Sacmi Avis) has confirmed the dates and the two-day structure; the detailed schedule and regulations for the 2026 edition are being updated on the official website. Based on the established format:
Saturday, October 3rd — Youth Races
- Meeting point in Paddock 1 Area, Piazza Ayrton Senna, inside the racetrack
- Categories and distances: from 300m for the youngest to 5000m for juniors (E1, E, D, C, B, A, Allievi, Juniores)
- Medal and participation prize for all registered participants
Sunday, October 4th — FIDAL Competitive Race and Fun Run
- Meeting point and bib collection in Paddock 1 Area from early morning
- 15.3 km competitive race, partly on the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Racetrack and partly on the panoramic hilly route of the Tre Monti
- Refreshment points along the route and at the finish line
- Non-competitive fun run, on a reduced distance or the full 15.3 km course
- Post-race massage service provided by physiotherapy students from the University of Bologna (Imola/Montecatone campus)
The precise start times will be announced on the official website ilgirodeitremonti.it.
Highlights Giro dei Tre Monti 2026
The 15.3 km race combining the asphalt of the legendary Formula 1 circuit with the hilly route of the Tre Monti; youth races for all ages; the fun run open to everyone; the massage service provided by UniBo physiotherapy students.
Prices Giro dei Tre Monti 2026
Practical information — Giro dei Tre Monti
Where it takes place
Start and finish at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Racetrack, Piazza Ayrton Senna, Imola (BO). Meeting point is in Paddock 1 Area.
How to get there
By train: Imola station on the Bologna-Rimini line, a short distance from the racetrack. By car: Imola exit of the A14 motorway, the racetrack is well signposted. By plane: Bologna airport about 40 km away.
Registration and costs
Competitive race: fee around €16 (includes technical t-shirt, bib, and massage service). Youth races: €2.50, preferably online by the evening before. Fun run open to all. For updated fees and methods, consult the official website ilgirodeitremonti.it or call 348 1524101.
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Where does it take place — Giro dei Tre Monti
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Piazza Ayrton Senna 1, 40026 Imola