Giucano-Fosdinovo Run: Villages and Nature

Running through the villages of Lunigiana

The Giucano-Fosdinovo Run: Villages and Nature is an urban trail held in Giucano, a small hamlet in the Municipality of Fosdinovo, in the province of Massa-Carrara, in the heart of the Tuscan Lunigiana. The event combines sport, landscape, and tradition, leading participants along gravel roads, forest trails, and stretches of asphalt set in a territory defined by hills of olive groves and vineyards.

A debut for Republic Day

The event held its first edition on June 2, 2026, a date chosen for a reason: Republic Day is a public holiday, making it the perfect time to attract running enthusiasts and families. The concept is a light urban trail, suitable for both competitive runners and those who simply want to walk and enjoy the view, in a format that prioritizes the discovery of the village over pure athletic performance.

The charm of Castello Malaspina

The route is the event's true highlight. Starting from Giucano, the path heads towards Fosdinovo, skirting the historic Castello Malaspina—one of the most evocative fortresses in Lunigiana—before crossing forest sections and returning to Giucano via a dirt road, with the finish line passing through the characteristic stone gate of the old town. The itinerary tells a story spanning centuries: Giucano, documented as early as 1201, followed the fate of the Malaspina fiefdom and still preserves 17th-century churches and oratories today.

A race for everyone

The event offers two formats: a 7.5 km competitive race, mostly on asphalt with some dirt sections, and a 4 km non-competitive walk on mixed terrain, designed for those who prefer a more relaxed experience immersed in nature and the village alleys. The organization is managed by the Centro Sportivo Italiano Massa-Carrara and Pro Avis Castelnuovo Magra, with the patronage of the Municipality of Fosdinovo and the collaboration of numerous local sponsors, associations, and volunteers.