La Notte dei Giganti - Eco Run

A night run through the Pisan hills

The Notte dei Giganti - Eco Run is one of the most beloved and photogenic sporting events in Tuscany. Every year, at the beginning of June, the village of Peccioli, in the Province of Pisa, lights up to welcome hundreds of runners who race at sunset along the strade bianche (white gravel roads) of the Peccioli countryside. As darkness falls, the participants' headlamps create a long, enchanting trail of light across the hills: this is the iconic image of an event that perfectly combines sport, landscape, and atmosphere.

The Giants of Peccioli

The event takes its name from the Giants of Peccioli, the massive fiberglass and concrete sculptures that populate the municipality and have made it a landmark for contemporary open-air art. The race starts right at the foot of one of these colossi, in the Fonte Mazzola Amphitheatre, a scenic space nestled in the greenery. Peccioli, repeatedly awarded as one of Italy's most virtuous villages, provides the ideal backdrop for a race that is also a journey into its cultural identity.

Three routes on white gravel roads

The Eco Run offers three tracks, all entirely on unpaved roads, designed for both competitive athletes and those who prefer a more relaxed experience:

• 14 km competitive — with 415 meters of elevation gain, reserved for the competitive race;
• 10 km recreational — 340 meters of elevation gain, non-competitive;
• 7 km recreational — 215 meters of elevation gain, the most accessible route, also suitable for walkers.

All routes start from the Fonte Mazzola Amphitheatre and finish on the spectacular cantilevered terrace of Palazzo Senza Tempo, in the historic center, overlooking the Valdera valley.

A celebration for the whole village

The Notte dei Giganti is more than just a race: it is a village festival. After the race, the entire historic center comes alive with a pasta party through the streets of the village, a convivial dinner offered to participants that rounds off the evening with music and toasts. In recent years, the event has sold out, with over a thousand registered participants, confirming its status as a major draw for runners from all over Tuscany and beyond. The event is organized by 1063AD, with the support of the Pro Loco of Peccioli and the Municipality.