Trofeo Sale & Saline

A classic of Sicilian road running

The Trofeo Sale & Saline is a staple of the Western Sicilian running calendar. Organized by G.S.D. 5 Torri Fiamme Cremisi (a FIDAL-affiliated club, code TP173), it takes place every October in the town of Trapani, in the province of Trapani, and in 2026 it celebrates its twenty-ninth edition. The race takes its name from the iconic landscape of the Trapani area: the salt pans and sea salt, symbols of the island's western coast.

The Course

This is a competitive 10km road race, laid out on a 2.5km city circuit to be run four times. The start and finish are located along Viale Regina Margherita, near Villa Margherita. The route passes through some of the most characteristic spots in the city: the Dante Alighieri waterfront, the Fish Market area, Via Torrearsa, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the streets of the historic center, reaching Piazza Municipio and Piazza Vittorio Veneto. A flat and fast route, ideal for chasing personal bests under the autumn sun of Sicily.

A Traditional Race

Established in the late nineties, the event has grown to become one of the most popular races in the area, regularly seeing over four hundred athletes cross the finish line. It is a valid stage of the Grand Prix Sicilia and the Trapani Provincial Grand Prix, welcoming all FIDAL categories, from Juniors to Masters. The 2025 edition saw more than 450 runners at the start, confirming the race's deep roots in the local sporting fabric.

Atmosphere and Territory

Running the Trofeo Sale & Saline means discovering Trapani at a racing pace: the sickle-shaped city stretching into the sea, its Baroque churches, the harbor, and the horizon of salt pans that have characterized this corner of Sicily for centuries. Race Sunday turns the center into a celebration of sport, with crowds lining the streets and the awards ceremony closing the morning. An event that combines competitive spirit, tradition, and a love for the local territory.