Marco Battan Trophy

A mountain race in the heart of Val di Non

The Marco Battan Trophy is the annual summer mountain running event that transforms the small village of Masi di Vigo into a vibrant sporting arena on the last Sunday of August. Located in the Municipality of Ton, in the Val di Non, province of Trento, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, the setting of meadows, forests, and alpine vistas provides a natural backdrop for one of the most popular races in the Trentino running calendar.

The event is organized by the USAM Baitona club and serves as the provincial final for the mountain running championship of the Italian Sports Centre (CSI) of Trento. Each edition draws over 300 athletes from all over Trentino, with more than twenty sports clubs registered and a large crowd filling the village streets.

In memory of Marco Battan

The trophy is named after Marco Battan, a historic figure in Val di Non sports and the Trentino CSI, and a passionate manager of USAM Baitona, who passed away suddenly in September 2013. As a committee advisor and member of the CSI Presidency Council, Battan dedicated his passion, time, and hard work to athletes of all ages. The race was created as a tribute to his memory and renews his legacy every year, uniting the community of Ton through the values of sport and solidarity.

The USAM Baitona club

Founded in 1969 right in Masi di Vigo, USAM Baitona is one of the most deep-rooted sports clubs in Trentino. Born from an informal race organized by workers who had just finished building a mountain hut in the Portolo area, it has become a reference point for the entire community over the years, capable of training high-level athletes and involving seniors, parents, and youth. The club, which has dominated its own trophy by winning the team classification for several consecutive years, embodies the spirit of "a team that becomes a community".

A celebration for the whole village

The Marco Battan Trophy is much more than a competition: it is a day of celebration where the entire village of Masi di Vigo mobilizes with dozens of volunteers to welcome athletes and families. The race categories cover all ages, from the youngest to adults, with staggered starts along a route winding through the village paths and streets. Colors, smiles, effort, and joy blend in a genuine atmosphere, typical of Trentino mountain events, often attended by provincial and local authorities.

Why participate

• One of the most cherished mountain running finals in the Trentino CSI calendar.
• A route immersed in the alpine landscape of Val di Non.
• Categories for every age: a race suitable for both expert athletes and families.
• The authentic atmosphere of a village community that experiences sport as a celebration.