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The heart of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan - Cortina 2026

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Olympic
Hearts is a journey to discover Lombardy's peculiarities and excellences. A relay race that will touch all territories, culminating with the big event of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026.

A rich schedule of 12 events that, over the course of 2025, will touch the 12 capital municipalities to connect "the Olympic venues," celebrate the Olympic values and tell the beauty of Lombardy.

An opportunity, for citizens and non-citizens alike, to enjoy outdoor experiences and discover the territory in a perfect combination of tourism, sports, culture and food and wine that fully express the "Lombardy Style."

BAM - Brescia Art Marathon</br>Brescia, March 9, 2025
The 24th edition of the Brescia Art Marathon international running event will be held on the second weekend of March. The event offers a full competitive range with Marathon, Half Marathon, Brescia 10k and FISPES Italian Paralympic 10km Road Running Championships.
(ph: Fabiana Zanola)

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Corri Battaglia Half Marathon</br>Pavia, March 30, 2025
As part of the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Pavia, a 13-kilometer run is organized, starting from the gardens of the Visconti Castle, between the historic center, the towpath of the Pavia Canal and the sites of the battle.

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Milan &amp; Family Marathon</br>Milan, April 5-6, 2025
Italy's Fastest Marathon is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 participants, including marathoners, relay runners and family runners, for an increasingly modern and engaging event. With a 42.195-kilometer loop course renowned for its smoothness, the race will start and finish in the heart of Milan in Piazza del Duomo, enlivened by cheering points and DJs that will transform the city into a veritable party.

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Laus Open Games XIX edition</br>Lodi, May 9-11, 2025
Regional and interregional Special Olympics track and field, triathlon, badminton, beach volleyball, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. Opportunity to experiment by taking the field with and against athletes with intellectual disabilities in different sports disciplines, this allows citizens to savor the magic of sports and enjoy the beauty of the Laus Open Games where the focus is on the abilities and not the limitations of the athletes.
(ph: Bondioli)

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The Great Festival of the Po River</br>Cremona, May 17-18, 2025
The 3rd edition of La Grande Festa del Fiume Po is enriched with a new course that offers a wide range of programming dedicated to the enhancement of the great river in the Cremona territories, with a free event with a strong local and tourist impact. This one aims to celebrate its nature and precious ecosystem, cultural heritage, traditions and local excellences, creating moments of deepening and entertainment for visitors of all ages, immersed in the biodiversity of the Po riverbank.
(ph: ProCremona)

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50th MincioMarcia</br>Mantua, June 7, 2025
Non-competitive walk through the streets of downtown Mantua, a historic stracittadina now in its 50th edition. A moment of aggregation for participants of all ages, and four-legged friends, who will cross the streets of the center and then rejoin in Piazza Sordello, where a moment of refreshment with Mantuan products is planned at the arrival.

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It is VA with heart</br>Varese, July 5, 2025
At the Sacro Monte in Varese, a widespread show with musical interventions to highlight the cultural and scenic excellence of the place. At the Schiranna in Varese Vivilago 2025, co-organized with Lions Club Varese Sette Laghi: cultural, sports and entertainment activities to raise awareness and keep interest in the health of the lake and surrounding area. Two trails will be offered during the day.
(ph: Emanuele Meschini, Municipality of Varese Photographic Archives)

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Lecco loves the mountains</br>Discovering the Piani d'Erna</br>Lecco, August 30, 2025
For the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cross on Resegone, an event day on August 30 at Piani d'Erna: guided treks along the Piani d'Erna trails at the foot of Resegone, trail running tests, inclusive activities specially organized for people with disabilities.
(ph: Province Archives - Mauro Lanfranchi)

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Monza Outside GP</br>Monza, September 4-7, 2025
Monza Fuori GP, during the Grand Prix, transforms the city into a stage for sports, entertainment and culture. The squares and streets come alive with exhibitions, simulators, games, concerts and shows, creating a dynamic experience for adults and children. Local gastronomy and street food complete the atmosphere.

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Millegradini</br>Bergamo, September 20-21, 2025
Millegradini is an annual event held in Bergamo in September, featuring a cultural walk that winds its way through Città Alta and Città Bassa, via the striking stairways that connect the two levels of the city. The event has no competitive connotation, but is an opportunity to discover Bergamo in a slow and engaging way, with special openings of places usually not accessible to the public, such as historic buildings, museums and cultural institutions.
(ph: Marin Forcella)

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Sondrio city of wine - Wine trail family</br>Sondrio, November 7-9, 2025
Autumn is a magical time for the Valtellina, just as magical is the atmosphere you can breathe in at the top of your lungs. In this season Sondrio is ready to welcome tourists in a splendid setting of autumn colors, where the woods on the slopes of the Rhaetian Alps and the Orobic Pre-Alps offer their best with breathtaking foliage. Everything beckons to enjoy the mild temperatures, to delve into cultural and food and wine trails and itineraries among the beautiful terraces, all the way to the center of town.
(ph: Municipality of Sondrio)

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Lake Como Half Marathon</br>Como, December 7, 2025
Running event included in the FIDAL calendar, competitive and non-competitive, over the distance of the half marathon. Now in its 14th edition, it runs along the western branch of Lake Como with start and finish in the beautiful park of Villa Olmo.

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