# Regional sports and water restrictions in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-sports-and-water-restrictions-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-14T20:47:19.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Italy has scheduled several regional sporting events, including the 32nd Giro del Lago di Santa Croce multisport race and the 58th Barcolana Nuota open-water swim in Trieste. The Giro del Lago di Santa Croce features cycling, running, handbiking, and roller-blading, with proceeds supporting local charitable projects.

While various regional races and community activities continue across the country, authorities have implemented emergency restrictions at Lago di Santa Croce. Due to ongoing wildfire fighting efforts, all boating, water sports, and recreational activities are prohibited in the basin between Alpago and Ponte nelle Alpi to allow Canadair aircraft to perform water scooping operations safely.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Italy hosts regional sports events amid Lake Santa Croce water restrictions

Italy hosts numerous regional sporting events, including races in Comacchio and Falcade, while Lago di Santa Croce is closed to all water sports to facilitate Canadair firefighting operations.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-races-held-in-falcade-and-alleghe

### 2026-08-07: Italy announces Giro del Lago di Santa Croce multisport race and Barcolana Nuota open‑water swim

Italy's Puos d’Alpago will hold the Giro del Lago di Santa Croce multisport race on 16 Aug 2026, while Trieste's Barcolana Nuota open‑water swim is set for 4 Oct 2026, both with charity ties and sponsor perks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-announces-giro-del-lago-di-santa-croce-multisport-race-and-barcolana-nuota-openwater-swim

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