SportXevent Pantelleria

SportXevent: where sport meets the soul of Pantelleria

SportXevent is the multidisciplinary outdoor sports festival that transforms Pantelleria into the Italian capital of open-air activities for two weeks. From May 23 to June 5, 2026, the 'island of wind'—a volcanic jewel in the Province of Trapani, Sicily—becomes a vast, sprawling sports village where various disciplines alternate between the sea, the mountains, and the local countryside. Now in its second edition following a successful 2025 debut, the event combines competition, slow tourism, and wellness in a unique setting of lava flows, traditional dammusi, terraced vineyards, and crystal-clear waters.

A multidisciplinary festival

The SportXevent program is designed for both athletes and amateurs, covering five major worlds of outdoor sport:

• Trail running and vertical: varied routes on the island's trails, including the first 50 km night road race at sunset.
• Cycling: gravel cycling with group starts through dirt paths and wineries, urban cross, and a mountain bike gran fondo with a time trial climb.
• Wing foil: the third stage of the Italian Wing Foil Championship, preceded by free courses open to the public.
• Yoga: morning sessions and masterclasses immersed in nature, led by journalist and instructor Francesca Senette.

The island's landmarks

Activities are spread across Pantelleria, utilizing its most iconic landscapes: the Scauri harbor as the epicenter for cycling, the Marina di Pantelleria for wing foiling, and natural corners like the Lago di Venere and the Punta Spadillo Lighthouse for yoga sessions and trekking routes. Each discipline becomes an opportunity to discover the island from a different perspective, far from the most crowded tourist circuits.

Ambassadors and organization

SportXevent features exceptional testimonials: cycling legend Francesco Moser and Olympic speed skating champion Davide Ghiotto accompany the two-wheeled activities, while Francesca Senette leads the wellness program. The event is organized by SportXevent A.S.D. with the support of the Municipality of Pantelleria, aiming to promote the island as a Mediterranean sports destination even during the shoulder seasons.

Sport, nature, and slow tourism

More than just a race, SportXevent is an experience that weaves together physical activity, territorial discovery, and local gastronomy. Along the gravel routes, there are dining stops at the island's wineries to taste typical Pantescan products, from the famous passito wine to capers. This format makes Pantelleria a laboratory for sustainable tourism, capable of combining a passion for outdoor sports with respect for a fragile and extraordinary environment.