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10000 dell'Aceto Balsamico

Spilamberto (MO), Emilia-Romagna2nd edition
RoadCompetitive10km10 km09:00 · €15
Start 09:00In 5 days
Multiple laps
Time limit1 h 15′
Places300

At a glance

10000 dell'Aceto Balsamico 2026 takes place on 25 October 2026 in Spilamberto (MO), Emilia-Romagna. Distances: 10 km. Start at 09:00 from Via Marconi, Spilamberto.

Date
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Location
Spilamberto (MO), Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Start
Via Marconi, Spilamberto
Finish
Via Marconi, Spilamberto
Distances
  • 10 km · Competitive
Start times
09:00
Entry fees
€15
Registration
Registration open until 22 October 2026
Official website
modenarunners.it ↗
Edition
2nd edition

Last updated: 18 October 2026

The race

The 10000 dell'Aceto Balsamico is a FIDAL Bronze national 10 km road race held in Spilamberto, in the province of Modena, on Sunday 25 October 2026. It is organised by Modena Runners Club and this is its second edition.

The course is a flat 1,960-metre loop, closed to traffic, run 5 times, with the start 200 metres before the finish on the Via Marconi straight. There are two heats: at 9:00 women, masters over 50 and masters 35-45 with an entry time above 38 minutes; at 10:30 the elite heat.

The time limit is 1 hour 15 minutes. Prize money totals €2,000 across overall, Italian, masters and under-23 rankings.

Course

The race is run on a flat 1,960-metre loop closed to traffic, covered 5 times for a FIDAL-certified distance of 10 km.

The start is 200 metres before the finish, on the Via Marconi straight. There is a water station on the course and one at the finish with water, tea and fruit; there are no sponge stations.

Entry fees

10 kmEUR
  1. Until 22 October 2026NowOnline su irunning.it entro le 24:00€15
  2. Until 25 October 2026Il giorno della gara, se ci sono pettorali€20

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Cronometraggio
  • Race pack
  • Aid stations
  • Ristoro finale
  • Insurance
  • Medical assistance
  • Bag drop
  • Changing rooms
  • Showers
Race packPacco gara con materiale tecnico da running e prodotti in natura, consegnato all'arrivo con la restituzione del chip.

Rules and requirements

Minimum age16 years
Medical certificateCompetitive athletics
CertificationsFIDAL
Time limit1 h 15′
Who can enter
  • FIDAL membersMembers of an Italian athletics club (Italian Athletics Federation).
  • RuncardFIDAL card for runners without a club: buy it online and pair it with a competitive athletics medical certificate.
  • International runnersMembers of a federation affiliated to World Athletics, or with a Runcard and a competitive medical certificate.
Coming from abroad?For competitive races in Italy, besides the entry you need one of two things: a membership card from an athletics federation affiliated to World Athletics, or a Runcard (available online) together with a medical certificate for competitive athletics. Always check the official rules: some races also accept other documents.
RefundsSe la gara viene annullata per cause non dipendenti dall'organizzazione, l'iscrizione vale per l'edizione successiva, senza rimborso.
Bib transferPettorale e chip sono personali e non si possono cedere, pena la squalifica.

Who can take part

  • FIDAL 2026 members in the Allievi, Juniores, Promesse and Seniores categories
  • Runcard holders aged 20 and over, with a competitive medical certificate for athletics
  • members of clubs affiliated with foreign federations recognised by World Athletics

Entries and fees

Enter online at irunning.it until 24:00 on Thursday 22 October 2026; the fee is €15. On race day, if bibs remain, it is €20. Entries close at 300 runners.

What the fee includes

  • bib and shoe chip
  • race pack with technical running gear and local products
  • aid stations, insurance and medical assistance

Start heats

  • 9:00: women, men M50 and over, men M35-45 with an entry time above 38'
  • 10:30 (elite): under-23, seniors and M35-45 under 38'

Grid call at 8:45. Bag drop at the finish, changing rooms with showers; an unreturned chip costs €10.

Official rules (PDF) ↗

Where it is

Spilamberto · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
StartVia Marconi, SpilambertoDirections ↗
FinishVia Marconi, SpilambertoDirections ↗
Nearby airportsBLQBologna · 21 km as the crow fliesFLRFirenze · 82 km as the crow flies
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Race-day weather forecast

25 OCT 2026 · updated 19 Oct, 00:34
Fog
Low / high5° / 18°At the start (09:00): 12° · rain 2%
Chance of rain12%
Max wind11 km/h
Sunrise06:43
Average of the last 10 years (2016–2025)11° / 19° · rain on 31% of days · wind 12 km/h2° below average
Forecast: Open-Meteo

FAQ

When is the 10000 dell'Aceto Balsamico 2026?
Sunday 25 October 2026 in Spilamberto, with two heats: the first at 9:00 and the elite one at 10:30.
What is the course like?
A flat 1,960-metre loop closed to traffic, run 5 times, with start and finish on the Via Marconi straight.
How much is the entry fee?
€15 online at irunning.it by 22 October; €20 on race day if bibs are still available. The limit is 300 runners.

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