Piglione Trail
The trail running race in the Apuan Alps, Pescaglia
About Piglione Trail
Piglione Trail: running between the Apuan Alps and the sea
The Piglione Trail is one of the most beloved trail running races in Northern Tuscany. It takes place in Pescaglia, in the province of Lucca, with its base at the sports field in the village of San Rocco in Turrite, which serves as the start and finish point for all routes. The event is organized by ASD Aics Val di Turrite with the patronage of the Municipality of Pescaglia, and over time it has become a staple of the autumn running calendar, attracting athletes from all over Italy and abroad.
Three distances for every level
The heart of the Piglione Trail lies in its three loop courses along the ridges of the Apuan Alps:
- Ultra — approximately 56 km with 3,200 meters of elevation gain, the toughest challenge, UTMB 50K qualifying race;
- Long — approximately 36 km with 2,000 meters of elevation gain, also a UTMB 50K qualifying race;
- Short — approximately 19 km with 1,100 meters of elevation gain, ideal for those wanting to get into trail running without missing out on the scenery.
All tracks reach Monte Prana and Monte Piglione, the iconic peak of the race, from which the view reaches the Versilia coast on clear days. The trails wind through the villages and forests of the municipality—from Pascoso to Convalle, from Gello to Piazzanello—in the heart of autumn, when the colors of the Apuan Alps create unforgettable landscapes.
Running through the Val di Turrite
The Piglione Trail is more than just a race: it is a way to discover an off-the-beaten-path corner of Tuscany, filled with mountain villages, chestnut groves, and ancient mule tracks. The Val di Turrite, in the municipality of Pescaglia—home to composer Giacomo Puccini, who was born in nearby Celle dei Puccini—offers athletes and their companions an authentic experience, far from the most crowded destinations. Environmental awareness is part of the event's identity: plastic cups are banned along the routes, and every competitor must carry their own eco-cup or water bottle.
Spirit and hospitality
Those who run the Piglione Trail often talk about the atmosphere: aid stations managed by volunteers in mountain huts and cabins, the warmth of the small villages passed through, and the celebration at the finish line. A Finisher medal awaits everyone who completes their distance within the time limit, in a day that combines sport, nature, and community.
Piglione Trail — edition 2026
The seventh edition of the Piglione Trail returns on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with its base at the sports field in San Rocco in Turrite, Pescaglia. The three-distance format is confirmed, all loop courses on the ridges of the Apuan Alps up to Monte Piglione. The Ultra and Long races are qualifying events for the UTMB 50K circuit, while the Short 20K remains the ideal gateway for those new to trail running.
Programme Piglione Trail 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026 — San Rocco in Turrite sports field
The three distances start at staggered times from the same sports field:
- 07:00 — Ultra (56 km, 3,200 m D+): meeting by 6:30, finish by 19:00 (12-hour time limit). Time gates at Convalle (km 26, 13:00) and Gello (km 37.5, 15:30). 11 aid stations at km 9 - 12.5 - 15 - 22 - 26 - 31.5 - 34 - 37.5 - 40.5 - 44 - 49.
- 08:30 — Long (36 km, 2,000 m D+): meeting by 7:30, finish by 17:30 (9-hour time limit). Gate at Piazzanello (km 23, 14:30). 7 aid stations at km 7 - 8.5 - 15 - 23 - 25 - 29 - 30.
- 09:30 — Short (19 km, 1,100 m D+): meeting by 8:45, finish by 16:30 (7-hour time limit). 3 aid stations at km 7 - 8.5 - 15.
Bib collection
- Saturday, October 17: 14:00 - 18:00 at the Pescaglia Town Hall (Via Roma 2).
- Sunday, October 18 at the sports field: Ultra 6:00 - 6:45, Long 7:00 - 8:15, Short 8:45 - 9:15.
Awards ceremony
Prizes for the top 3 men and top 3 women overall in each distance, plus age-group categories. Finisher medal for all those who complete the race within the time limit. No cash prizes.
To complete the weekend, the Piglione Vertical (6 km, 930 m elevation gain, max 100 bibs) will also take place on Saturday, October 4.
Highlights Piglione Trail 2026
- Ultra 56 km and Long 36 km UTMB 50K qualifying races.
- Climb to Monte Piglione with views over the Versilia sea.
- Early-bird registration rates from June 1st to 30th (€40 Ultra, €25 Long, €15 Short).
- Plastic-free event: mandatory personal eco-cup or water bottle.
Prices Piglione Trail 2026
Practical information — Piglione Trail
How to get there
The meeting point is the sports field in San Rocco in Turrite, a village in Pescaglia (LU). By car, it can be reached from Lucca by going up the Serchio Valley and the Val di Turrite; the most convenient motorway exit is Lucca Est (A11). The reference train station is Lucca, from where you can continue by car.
Registration and bib collection
Online registration via dedicated platforms (ENDU). Bib collection is on Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Pescaglia Town Hall (Via Roma 2) and on Sunday morning at the sports field. An identity document, a competitive medical certificate, and a signed waiver are required.
Mandatory equipment
Hydration pack or water bottles (at least 1 liter), thermal blanket, whistle, windbreaker, food supplies, eco-cup, charged mobile phone, trail shoes; headlamp is mandatory for the Ultra.
Services
Aid stations along the routes and awards ceremony at the finish line. It is recommended to book accommodation in the Pescaglia and Garfagnana area well in advance.
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Where does it take place — Piglione Trail
Campo Sportivo di San Rocco in Turrite
Campo Sportivo di San Rocco in Turrite, 55064 Pescaglia