Ultra Trail Appennino Parmense
The trail running challenge on the ridges of the Parma Apennines, in Berceto
About UTAP
A race in the heart of the Parma Apennines
The Ultra Trail Appennino Parmense, known by the acronym UTAP, is a trail running event held in Berceto, a mountain municipality in the province of Parma, in Emilia-Romagna. Located along the ancient Via Francigena, at the foot of the Cisa pass, Berceto is the ideal starting point for exploring the trails, mule tracks, and ridges that mark the border between Emilia and Tuscany by running.
Three routes for every runner
The event, organized by ASD Elite Athletes, offers three distances designed to welcome both the most experienced ultra-runners and those new to mountain running:
- Ultra Trail – 50 km with approximately 2400 meters of elevation gain, the main event, challenging and spectacular with long climbs and technical sections;
- Medium Trail – 25 km with approximately 1100 meters of elevation gain, a demanding but more accessible route;
- Short Trail – 12 km with approximately 400 meters of elevation gain, ideal for beginners and those looking for a first taste of the Apennine trails.
All routes have start and finish at the Chico Mendes Athletics Track in Berceto, the logistical heart of the race day.
Landscapes and atmosphere
The routes alternate between woods, clearings, and scenic ridges with wide views of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Amidst continuous ups and downs, athletes face a technical and physical challenge immersed in a fascinating natural environment, accompanied by the typical hospitality of the Parma mountain villages.
Sport and territory
More than just a competition, UTAP is an opportunity to discover Berceto and the upper Taro Valley, promoting the territory of the Parma Apennines through outdoor sports. The event is part of the vibrant trail running calendar in Emilia and attracts participants from all over Italy, helping to showcase one of the most authentic corners of the Emilia-Romagna Region.
UTAP — edition 2026
UTAP 2026 – Sunday, June 7
The 2026 edition of the Ultra Trail Appennino Parmense was held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Berceto (PR), organized by ASD Elite Athletes.
Participants could choose between three routes:
- Ultra Trail – 50 km, approx. 2400 m D+;
- Medium Trail – 25 km, approx. 1100 m D+;
- Short Trail – 12 km, approx. 400 m D+.
Start and finish from the Chico Mendes Athletics Track, with routes traversing scenic ridges, long climbs, and technical sections of the Parma Apennines, on the border between Emilia and Tuscany.
Programme UTAP 2026
Highlights UTAP 2026
Prices UTAP 2026
Practical information — UTAP
How to get there
Berceto can be reached by car from the A15 Parma–La Spezia motorway (Berceto exit), or from the SS62 della Cisa. By train, the reference station is Berceto on the Pontremolese line, or the stations of Fornovo and Parma with onward travel by road.
Start and finish
All routes start and finish at the Chico Mendes Athletics Track in Berceto, where the meeting point, race pack, and final refreshment are located.
Registration
Registration is done online on the wedosport.net portal. It is advisable to consult the regulations on the official ASD Elite Athletes website and social media channels for updated start times, fees, and refreshments.
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Where does it take place — UTAP
Pista di atletica Chico Mendes