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Trail della Luna in Caltavuturo
The Trail della Luna is a two-stage trail race above Caltavuturo, one at night with a head torch and one the next morning. In 2026 it ran on 22 and 23 August.
2026 edition
OverStart and finish in Piazza San Francesco, Caltavuturo; routes on the trails of the Madonie Park, Caltavuturo
Programme
Start from Piazza San Francesco. Saturday 22 at 8:30 pm night stage of 14 km (965 m of climbing); Sunday 23 at 8:30 am day stage of 16 km according to the race page and results (17 km in the rules). Walks of 6, 14 and 16-17 km, Junior Trail and Doggy Trail of 3 km on Saturday afternoon. Ecotrail Sicilia circuit.
This edition is over. We update the page as soon as the next dates are out.
Source: ecotrailsicilia.it, checked on 19 October 2026
The Trail della Luna is a two-stage trail running race on the paths around Caltavuturo, in the Madonie Park. The first stage is run on Saturday evening, in the dark, with a head torch; the second on Sunday morning. Alongside the race there are non-competitive walks, a trail for youngsters and one to do with your dog. It’s organised by ASD Ecotrail Sicilia, and in 2026 it was run on 22 and 23 August.
When is it held?
In August, over a weekend, starting and finishing in Piazza San Francesco. The latest editions were on 10 and 11 August 2024, 9 and 10 August 2025 and 22 and 23 August 2026. The 2027 dates haven’t come out yet: the calendar is published on the Ecotrail Sicilia website.
The distances
| Event | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|
| First stage, night | 14 km | 965 m |
| Second stage, day | 16-17 km | 1,065-1,120 m |
| Long walktrail | 14 km or 16-17 km | as the stages |
| Short walktrail | 6 km | 350 m |
| Junior Trail (under 18) and Doggy Trail | 3 km | 150 m |
For the 2026 second stage the official sources don’t match: the rules gave 17 km and 1,120 metres, the race page and results 16 km and 1,065 metres, as in 2024. The routes are at least 90% off-road, with very steep sections and rough ground, and the rules advise against the race for anyone not properly trained. Where the route crosses roads open to traffic, the highway code applies.
A typical programme: the 2026 edition
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 4 pm | Race number collection in Piazza San Francesco |
| Saturday, 4:45 pm | Doggy Trail and Junior Trail, 3 km |
| Saturday, 5:45 pm | Welcome snack |
| Saturday, 6:15 pm | Guided tour of Caltavuturo’s monuments |
| Saturday, 7:45 pm | Start of the 14 km walktrail and early start for slower runners |
| Saturday, 8:30 pm | Start of the night stage and the 6 km walktrail |
| Saturday, 10:30 pm | Pasta party |
| Sunday, 7:45 am | Start of the long walktrail and early start of the second stage |
| Sunday, 8:30 am | Start of the day stage and the 6 km walktrail |
| Sunday, 11:30 am | Prize-giving |
Compulsory kit
For the night stage the 2026 rules required a head torch with charged batteries, at least half a litre of water, a personal cup or bottle, a thermal blanket, a whistle and a mobile phone with the organisers’ number. For the day stage, the same list without the torch. The kit is checked at race number collection, and anyone without it doesn’t get a number. Trail shoes, poles, a cap and a food reserve are recommended.
Entries and fees
The race is open to members of ACSI, FIDAL or Runcard with a medical certificate for competitive sport; for the walktrails a non-competitive certificate is enough. In 2026 fees rose as the race approached: both stages cost 35 euros by 2 August and 50 euros on the day, a single stage from 20 to 35 euros, the long walktrail from 13 to 18 euros, the short one from 10 to 15, junior and doggy trail 5 euros. The race pack was guaranteed only to those who entered by 16 August.
Practical tips
- Getting there. Caltavuturo sits at 635 metres. From Palermo it’s about 76 km and an hour and 20 minutes, via the Scillato exit on the A19 and then the SP24 (see getting to the Madonie by car). Sources don’t list dedicated car parks.
- Where to stay. With the night stage finishing late and Sunday’s start at 8:30 am, it’s worth sleeping nearby: see where to stay in Caltavuturo and where to eat in Caltavuturo.
- Weather. In bad weather the organisers can change or suspend the route: check the Caltavuturo weather.
Past editions
| Year | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10-11 August | Night stage of 14 km and day stage of 16 km |
| 2025 | 9-10 August | Night stage won by Marco Noto in 1:31:27 |
| 2026 | 22-23 August | Night stage won by Vittore Simone Borromini in 1:12:46 |
To walk the local trails on your own, see the Caltavuturo trails. The rest of the town is on the Caltavuturo page, other events in the Madonie sports events calendar.
Past editions
- 2024 10 – 11 August 2024 Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Trail della Luna held?
- In August, over a weekend. In 2026 it was run on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, in 2025 on 9 and 10 August, in 2024 on 10 and 11 August. The 2027 dates haven't been published yet on the Ecotrail Sicilia website.
- How long are the stages?
- The night stage is 14 km with 965 metres of climbing. The 2026 day stage was given as 17 km and 1,120 metres of climbing in the rules, and as 16 km on the race page and in the results. The routes are at least 90% off-road, with some very steep gradients.
- Can you take part without running?
- There are walktrails, non-competitive walks on the same trails: in 2026 of 6 km, 14 km and 16-17 km. For under-18s there was the 3 km Junior Trail, and for those running with their dog the 3 km Doggy Trail, on Saturday afternoon.
- What do you need for the night stage?
- The 2026 rules listed as compulsory kit a head torch with charged batteries, at least half a litre of water, a personal cup or bottle, a thermal blanket, a whistle and a mobile phone with the organisers' number. The kit is checked when you collect your race number.
- Who can enter?
- The competitive race is open to members of ACSI, FIDAL or Runcard with a medical certificate for competitive sport; non-members can request ACSI membership through the organisers. In 2026 online entries closed on 20 August, after which you could enter at the start for a higher fee.
- Who organises the Trail della Luna?
- ASD Ecotrail Sicilia of Palermo, which also handles the timing. The race is part of the Ecotrail Sicilia circuit, together with other trails on the island such as those of Erice, the Zingaro and the Vivinatura Trail in Castelbuono.
