VIII Luigi Cacopardi Trophy: A Day of Sport in Capo Peloro
Sun, 01 Dec
|Capo Peloro Lagoon Reserve
Get ready for an unmissable event in the heart of the Capo Peloro nature reserve: the 8th edition of the “Luigi Cacopardi Trophy,” a 10 km running race and the penultimate stage of the “Sicily Bronze Races 2024". Organized by Associazione Torre Bianca under the patronage of the Sicily Region and...
Time and Location
01 Dec 2024, 08:00
Capo Peloro Lagoon Reserve, Punta del Faro, Italy
About the event
A Unique and Scenic Route
The race course, fully certified by FIDAL, offers breathtaking views. The start and finish lines are set at Largo Senatore Francesco Arena, near the Horcynus Orca Foundation. Participants will run through some of the area’s most iconic landmarks, skirting the shores of Lake Ganzirri, Lake Faro, and the Straits of Messina, culminating at the towering 235-meter Pilone of Torre Faro, a symbol of the city.
The race will cover a single 10 km loop, with roads closed to traffic to ensure athlete safety, thanks to the collaboration of local police. Timing will be managed by EVODATA.
Event Schedule
8:00 AM: Check-in at the Horcynus Orca Foundation and distribution of bib numbers/race kits
8:30 AM: Urban trekking open to all