Sports Festival
Two days of sports, free trials, and non-competitive races in the heart of Valsesia
About Sports Festival
Sport filling the squares of Serravalle Sesia
For an entire weekend in June, the center of Serravalle Sesia, in the province of Vercelli, in the heart of the Piedmontese Valsesia, turns into a grand stage dedicated to movement and outdoor life. The Sports Festival brings together local sports associations for two days packed with demonstrations, free trials, and non-competitive events, aiming to introduce people of all ages to the many disciplines practiced in the area.
A festival born for the community
Promoted by the Municipality of Serravalle Sesia together with the Pro Loco and with the collaboration of numerous local entities—from the Carnival Committee to the Alpini Group, from Amatori Sport to the E-Gravity Team—the event aims to highlight sport as an opportunity for meeting, participation, and discovering local activities. The town squares fill with booths, exhibitions, and moments of sharing: a chance to get to know the disciplines up close, meet instructors, and try something new.
What to expect
- Free trials offered by sports associations from Serravalle and Valsesia, ranging from judo to karate, volleyball to fencing, and athletics to fitness.
- A fully equipped climbing wall, open to adults and children with qualified instructors.
- The Notturna Serravallese, a non-competitive running race that has become a tradition, featuring its Kids Run dedicated to the little ones.
- The Serravall'E-Bike, a non-competitive cycle-touring ride through the roads and trails of Valsesia.
- Convivial moments such as the risotto feast offered by the Pro Loco and the Alpini Group.
A showcase for Valsesian sport
The Sports Festival is not just a showcase for sporting activities: it is also a way to tell the story of the identity of the Valsesia region, where mountains and outdoor life are an integral part of the local culture. Between one trial and another, families stroll among the booths in Piazza Libertà and Piazza Primo Maggio, while in the evening, the night run brings the town streets to life. A young event that has already managed to involve the entire community.
Sports Festival — edition 2026
The second edition of the Sports Festival confirmed the winning formula of the first: two days entirely dedicated to sport, local associations, and the community of Serravalle Sesia. The big news for 2026 was the climbing wall, set up with qualified instructors and open to adults and children. In the evening, the Notturna Serravallese lit up the town streets, while on Sunday, the Serravall'E-Bike took participants through the landscapes of Valsesia.
Programme Sports Festival 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Piazza Libertà and Piazza Primo Maggio
- 14:30 — Opening of booths, exhibitions, and free trials by local sports associations (Mu-Shin-Dojo Judo and Zen, Centro Studi Karate Shotokan, Snake Pit, New Generation Fight, Club Scherma Valsesia, Brutal Project, E-Gravity Team, Valsesia Team Volley, S.S.D. Arcobaleno, A.S.D. Serravallese 1922, Atletica Valsesia, and others).
- New for 2026: climbing wall equipped for adults and children with qualified instructors.
- 18:00 — Award ceremonies.
- 18:30 — Meeting point for the Notturna Serravallese in Piazza Libertà; registration until 19:45.
- 20:00 — Notturna Serravallese, non-competitive running race (30th Isabella Marinoni Memorial), flat course of approximately 5.75 km. Registration fee 8 euros with race pack.
- 19:45 — Kids Run for the little ones (fee 1 euro).
- 21:30 — Award ceremonies and special tributes (Angelo Vacchini Memorial). Group prizes: 100, 75, and 50 euro vouchers.
- Following: risotto feast offered by the Pro Loco and the Alpini Group.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Piazza Tirondello
- 8:00-8:30 — Meeting and registration for the 9th Serravall'E-Bike in Piazza Tirondello.
- 9:30 — Start of the non-competitive cycle-touring ride, suitable for everyone (helmet mandatory).
- 13:00 — Lunch break at the Carnival headquarters.
Highlights Sports Festival 2026
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Practical information — Sports Festival
How to get there
Serravalle Sesia is located in the province of Vercelli, at the gateway to Valsesia. By car, it can be reached via the A26 motorway (Romagnano-Ghemme exit), then following signs for Valsesia. By train, the Serravalle Sesia station is served by the Novara-Varallo line; the town is also connected by Atap buses.
Where it takes place
Saturday's activities are concentrated between Piazza Libertà and Piazza Primo Maggio; on Sunday, the meeting point for the Serravall'E-Bike is in Piazza Tirondello.
Registration and contacts
For information and bookings: tel. +39 345 2996428, email [email protected]. Admission to the booths and trials is free; some events (night run, bike ride) require a registration fee.
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Where does it take place — Sports Festival
Piazza Libertà e Piazza Primo Maggio
Piazza Libertà, 13037 Serravalle Sesia