Italy to host paracycling championships and marathon events in October 2026

Italy will host several major sporting events on October 10-11, 2026. In Ronchis, the 4th Granpremio Comune di Ronchis – Combinata Off Road FVG will take place, featuring the Italian Absolute Paracycling Championships for Cyclocross and MTB.

The event in Ronchis is organized by PittaBike and coincides with the town's 800th anniversary. It features Paralympic champion Michele Pittacolo as a promoter and brand ambassador. Races will be broadcast on Canale 77 and via streaming.

In Piedmont, the Weekend Reale in Venaria Reale will draw approximately 10,000 runners. The schedule includes the Corsa del Principino & Family on Saturday and the second edition of the Maratona Reale on Sunday. The marathon course, which is certified, runs through the Gardens of the Reggia di Venaria and La Mandria Natural Park, covering 42.195 km. Other distances available include a 30 km race, a half marathon, and a 10 km run.