Trail of the Cenedola Valley

A race in the heart of the Parma Apennines

The Trail della Val Cenedola is one of the most beloved trail running events in the Parma Apennines. It takes place every year in July in Bore, a small municipality in the Province of Parma in Emilia-Romagna, on the border with the Province of Piacenza. The start and finish are at the Municipal Sports Field, in the Mornasco area, from where the routes immediately enter the woods surrounding the town.

Two competitive courses

The event offers two competitive races on mountain trails, with an almost entirely unpaved surface:

• 22 km Trail — with 982 meters of positive elevation gain (982m D+), the long course reserved for the most trained athletes;
• 12 km Short Trail — with 482 meters of positive elevation gain (482m D+), a more accessible but still challenging distance.

The routes cross the chestnut and oak woods typical of this part of the Apennines, climb the ridges, and offer views of the Ceno and Cenedola valleys.

Land of history and woods

The Cenedola Valley is a land of ancient charm. These valleys, once known as Silva Arimannorum, preserve the memory of Lombard settlements — as evidenced by the names of many nearby locations — and a traditional economy based on free-range farming, and the harvesting of chestnuts and walnuts. Running here means traversing a landscape that combines sport and historical memory, in one of the most authentic corners of the Apennines between Parma and Piacenza.

An event on the trail calendar

The Trail della Val Cenedola is organized by Polisportiva Bore A.S.D. in collaboration with UISP Parma. The race is part of the Parma Provincial Trail Running circuit and is included in the Trofeo Alte Valli Cup, which brings together five trail events in the Parma Apennines from May to July. For the 2026 edition, the race celebrates its tenth edition, confirming its established place in the regional running calendar.