Sozzago in Love

Sozzago in Love, the lovers' run

Sozzago in Love is a non-competitive fun run that takes place every February in the town of Sozzago, a small village in the Province of Novara, Piedmont. Originally conceived as a gathering for local running enthusiasts, the event chose the Valentine's period for its name and spirit: a day designed for lovers and anyone who enjoys running or walking in good company, far from the pressure of competition.

A route through the rice fields of the Bassa Novarese

The course spans approximately 9 km on a predominantly mixed-terrain path that winds through the fields and characteristic rice paddies of the Novara plains. The race typically consists of two laps, starting and finishing at the sports field on Via Avellata: a fast loop made evocative by the winter landscape, with the snow-capped Alps in the background on clear days. As it is a non-competitive run, the route is suitable for both trained runners and walkers who simply want to spend a morning in the fresh air.

Organization and tradition

The event is organized by A.S.D. Atletica Trecate, a sports club active in local amateur running, with the patronage of FIDAL Piemonte and the collaboration of the Municipality of Sozzago. Reaching its tenth edition in 2026, Sozzago in Love has become a staple of the winter running calendar in the Novara area, attracting around a hundred participants, including walkers and runners, from the surrounding provinces and nearby Lombardy.

A convivial atmosphere

Beyond the run, the event maintains a strongly social character: at the end of the morning, there is a prize draw for all participants, with special awards for couples in keeping with the Valentine's theme. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience sport as a social moment and to discover an authentic corner of the Piedmontese plains, between Sozzago, Trecate, and Cerano.