Pink Walk
A pink-themed walk through the streets of Quarrata for International Women's Day
About Pink Walk
A river of pink along the streets of Quarrata
The Pink Walk is the event with which the Municipality of Quarrata, in the heart of the Pistoia province and Tuscany, celebrates International Women's Day every year. An integral part of the "Not Just March 8th" program, the event transforms the town center into a long pink-hued procession, where sports, social life, and civic engagement walk side by side. The initiative is organized by the Municipality together with the ASD Podistica Quarrata, a historic local running club.
A walk for everyone
The heart of the event is a non-competitive walk of about five kilometers, open to citizens of all ages and fitness levels. The route starts from Piazza della Vittoria, winds through the streets of Quarrata's center, and reaches Villa Medicea La Magia — a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in greenery — before returning to the starting point. This is not a race: the pace is one of conviviality, chatting together, and sharing an afternoon in the open air.
Participants are asked to wear something pink, the color symbolizing the event, and upon registration, they receive a pink cap as a souvenir of the edition.
More than just a walk: reflection and the non-profit sector
Before the start, in Piazza della Vittoria, there is a moment of reflection and discussion dedicated each year to a different theme related to women's status and social issues. The square also hosts information points for local non-profit organizations: among many, the Italian Red Cross, Auser of Quarrata, the Employment Center, and various social cooperatives and volunteer associations, which offer guidance, support, and services to the community.
A free and inclusive event
The Pink Walk is a completely free event, designed to be accessible to everyone. More than just a simple walk, it has become a community occasion over the years: a way to reaffirm, by walking together, values such as equality, inclusion, and solidarity, in an appointment that every spring unites sports and civic commitment in the streets of Quarrata.
Pink Walk — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Pink Walk, the third of the event, took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Quarrata, on the eve of International Women's Day. The meeting was set for 2:00 PM in Piazza della Vittoria, with the walk starting at 3:00 PM.
The theme of the edition, "Every age is a dream: walking towards new opportunities," guided the moment of reflection in the square. The non-competitive walk of about 5 kilometers crossed the center of Quarrata to the Villa Medicea La Magia, before returning to the starting point. The square hosted information stands from numerous non-profit organizations, including the Italian Red Cross, Auser, the Employment Center, and various social cooperatives.
Programme Pink Walk 2026
- 2:00 PM - Gathering in Piazza della Vittoria and moment of reflection on the theme "Every age is a dream: walking towards new opportunities"
- 3:00 PM - Start of the 5 km non-competitive walk towards Villa La Magia and return
- Information stands of the non-profit sector in Piazza della Vittoria (Red Cross, Auser, Employment Center, social cooperatives)
Highlights Pink Walk 2026
- Free 5 km walk open to everyone
- Stop at the Villa Medicea La Magia, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Pink cap as a gift upon registration
- 2026 Theme: "Every age is a dream: walking towards new opportunities"
Prices Pink Walk 2026
Practical information — Pink Walk
When
The Saturday preceding March 8th, in the early afternoon. Meeting in Piazza della Vittoria at 2:00 PM, start of the walk at 3:00 PM.
Where
Piazza della Vittoria, in the center of Quarrata (PT). The route reaches Villa Medicea La Magia and returns to the square.
How to get there
By car: Quarrata can be reached via the SS66 Pistoiese road and the A11 Firenze-Mare motorway exit. By train: Quarrata station on the Florence-Lucca line, a short distance from the center. Parking is available near the town center.
Costs and registration
Participation is free and open to all. A pink souvenir cap is provided upon registration. It is recommended to wear something pink.
Contacts
Municipality of Quarrata - Social Services. Email: [email protected] - Tel. +39 0573 771220.
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Where does it take place — Pink Walk
Piazza della Vittoria