Piatto Trail
The charity run along the Sesia River that kicks off the Circuito Viola season in Lenta
About Piatto Trail
A flat run along the Sesia River
The Piatto Trail is a non-competitive running event held every year in February in Lenta, a small town in the Valsesia area of the Vercelli province, in Piedmont. The name leaves no room for doubt: unlike mountain trails, the elevation gain here is almost non-existent. The route follows mostly dirt paths that cross the countryside between the village of Lenta and the banks of the Sesia river, before returning to the sports center where it begins.
Three distances for everyone
For years, the organizers have offered three options designed to welcome every type of participant:
- 14 km long trail — for those seeking a more challenging distance through fields and paths along the river;
- 7 km short loop — suitable for amateur runners and walkers;
- 2 km mini-run — open to everyone, including families and children, also suitable for walking and Nordic walking.
As it is a non-competitive event, the atmosphere is relaxed and social: the Piatto Trail has always been an occasion that combines sport, nature, and community on a late winter Sunday.
A run with a charitable purpose
The Piatto Trail is organized by the Circuito Viola association, created to raise funds for research into polymicrogyria, a rare neurological condition that affected Viola, a young girl from Civiasco. Every year, the Circuito Viola season kicks off in Lenta, featuring a series of charity running events across the Valsesia and Vercelli regions. Registering for the race means supporting a worthy cause.
The event that opens the Valsesia running season
With editions that have previously gathered nearly 300 participants, including many from the nearby Biella area, the Piatto Trail has established itself as one of the most cherished events on the Vercelli winter running calendar. The collaboration with Atletica Valsesia and local sports organizations confirms the event's deep roots in the local community of Lenta and the Valsesia valley.
Piatto Trail — edition 2026
Il Piatto Trail 2026 si è svolto domenica 22 febbraio 2026 a Lenta, in provincia di Vercelli, con partenza e arrivo al centro sportivo del paese. La manifestazione, non competitiva e a scopo benefico, ha riproposto il tracciato lungo da 14 km su sentieri pianeggianti tra la campagna e le rive del fiume Sesia, accanto alle distanze più brevi pensate per camminatori e famiglie.
Come ogni anno, la corsa è stata organizzata dal Circuito Viola, l'associazione che destina i fondi raccolti alla ricerca sulla polimicrogiria. Tra i partecipanti delle società del territorio figurava anche l'Atletica Valsesia, con il portacolori Elvio Vinzio classificatosi al quinto posto sulla distanza dei 14 km.
Programme Piatto Trail 2026
Domenica 22 febbraio 2026
Ritrovo e partenza dal centro sportivo di Lenta. Come da tradizione del Piatto Trail, l'edizione 2026 ha proposto le tre distanze abituali su percorso pianeggiante e prevalentemente sterrato lungo il fiume Sesia:
- Trail lungo — 14 km (percorso principale)
- Giro corto — 7 km
- Minigiro — 2 km, aperto a tutti
La manifestazione, non competitiva, prevede percorsi anche per camminata e nordic walking. Per gli orari di dettaglio si rimanda alle comunicazioni dell'organizzazione.
Highlights Piatto Trail 2026
Prices Piatto Trail 2026
Practical information — Piatto Trail
How to get there
Lenta is located in the province of Vercelli, Piedmont, in the lower Valsesia valley. By car, it can be reached via the A26 motorway (Romagnano Sesia-Ghemme exit) and local provincial roads. The nearest train station is Romagnano Sesia, on the Novara-Varallo line.
Meeting point and start
The meeting point and start are located at the Lenta sports center, where all routes begin and end.
Registration
As this is a non-competitive charity event, registration involves a donation to support research. For updated fees, times, and registration methods, we recommend checking the Atletica Valsesia website and the Circuito Viola channels.
Tips
As this is a late-winter run on mostly dirt terrain along the river, we recommend wearing technical clothing suitable for cold weather and trail running shoes.
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Where does it take place — Piatto Trail
Centro sportivo di Lenta