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Runners cross the Piazza del Duomo in Florence. Courtesy of Florence Marathon Organisation

Florence Marathon

29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Florence Marathon organises men's and women's events, as well as a special non-competitive mini-run (Ginky Family Run) for kids and families. More than 6000 athletes tackle the picturesque…

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Car racing at the Monza Rally Show. Courtesy of Monza Rally Show

Monza Rally Show

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, the spiritual home of the Scuderia Ferrari, hosts the Monza Rally Show. In this classic closing event of the season rally drivers, business and sport…

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The Italian Skateboarding Championship logo. Courtesy of the Skateboard Society

Italian Skateboarding Championship

6 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Italian Skateboarding Championship takes place at Milan's recently built Trinity Skatepark, with competitions in three categories - seniors (over 16s), juniors (under 16s) and girls. A…

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Gymnastics Grand Prix

12 Dec 2009 (annual)

The annual Gymnastics Grand Prix is held at Brindisi's Pala Pentassuglia. In the arena are the strongest international gymnasts performing along the Italian teams in Artistic, Rhythmic and…

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La Sgambeda. Photo courtesy of La Sgambeda. © Roby Trabucchi

La Sgambeda

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Sgambeda is a 42-kilometre international cross-country skiing marathon and the opening race of the FIS Marathon Cup series. Offering prize money of €21,000, it attracts thousands to…

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Fiera Mondo Camper Sud logo. Courtesy of Fiera Camper Sud

Fiera Mondo Camper Sud

5 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Fiera Mondo Camper Sud is Naples' annual event all about the world of en plein air held at Mostra d'Oltremare. Concerts, labs, animation and an area totally dedicated to camping are some of…

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FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Val Gardena

16 - 19 Dec 2009 (annual)

The men's Alpine World Cup, the most glamorous event in skiing, visits Val Gardena for the downhill and Super G competitions. Originally there were many skiing competitions throughout the…

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Playing golf on the River Arno, Florence. Courtesy of the Ponte Vecchio International Approach Championship

Ponte Vecchio International Approach Championship

18 - 20 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Ponte Vecchio International Approach Championship is a golf competition held on a platform under the central arch of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence. Sixteen professional players have…

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FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Alta Badia

20 - 21 Dec 2009 (annual)

La Villa, in the Alta Badia region, hosts the latest round of the FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup. The event features competitions in both the slalom and the giant slalom.

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FIS Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Bormio

27 - 29 Dec 2009 (annual)

Bormio, in the Italian Dolomites, hosts the latest round of the men's World Cup, featuring a downhill competition.

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La Fiaccolata

29 Dec 2009 (annual)

On one magical night of the winter season, Breuil Cervinia hosts La Fiaccolata, a large-scale torch-light procession. Starting at Mount Gorbeillon and ending in the church square, lycra-clad…

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Witches on the Canal Grande, Venice. Photo by Annie Mills

Witches Regatta

6 Jan 2010 (annual)

This extraordinary race involves over 50 men rowing while dressed up as Epiphany witches (befana). Paddling up Venice's Grand Canal from San Toma, participants compete to reach the giant…

Competitors during La Ciaspolada, Fondo. © Dino Panato

La Ciaspolada

6 Jan 2010 (annual)

Taking its name from the ciaspole (snowshoes) worn by participants, La Ciaspolada is a sporting event where competitors battle it out on the snow of the Non Valley. The race's popularity means…

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Reaching high speed at the Bobsleigh World Cup. Courtesy of Torino 2006

Bobsleigh World Cup

11 - 17 Jan 2010 (annual)

The Italian resort of Cesana, near Turin, hosts this Bobsleigh World Cup competition, featuring both men's and women's races. Teams hurtle down the 1500-metre track, reaching speeds of 140kph…

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FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Sestriere

18 - 23 Jan 2010 (annual)

The FIS Alpine World Cup visits Sestriere in Italy for the downhill and the Super G in the women's competition. The Alpine World Cup is the most glamorous event in skiing with all the best…

FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup: Cortina d'Ampezzo

20 - 24 Jan 2010 (annual)

The world's top female skiers return to the slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, for the FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup, the most glamorous event in skiing. There are downhill, Super G and…

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The Winter Marathon. Courtesy of Azienda per il Turismo Madonna di Campiglio Pinzolo Val Rendena

Winter Marathon

21 - 24 Jan 2010 (annual)

The popular Winter Marathon in Madonna di Campiglio features antique cars racing on slippery roads through snowy midwinter mountains. Fitted with spiked tyres and high-beam lights, they cover…

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Marcialonga 2007, Val di Fiemme. Courtesy of Newspower Canon

Marcialonga

28 - 31 Jan 2010 (annual)

A cross-country skiing event, the Marcialonga is one of the most famous winter races to take place in the Dolomites. It starts in Moena, covering 70 kilometres of fresh snow-covered landscape…

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A child in carnival costume, Livigno. © APT Livigno

Livigno Carnival

11 - 16 Feb 2010 (annual)

The snowy Livigno Carnival starts with a downhill procession of skiers dressed in traditional ski gear and floats parading through the streets. A fancy-dress ball and the Rodeo Challenge on a…

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FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Big Finals Bormio

14 - 18 Feb 2010 (annual)

The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup returns to Bormio, in the Italian Dolomites, for the final round of the season. The event features competitions in all disciplines - downhill, slalom, giant…


Highlights

Florence Marathon

Florence

29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Monza Rally Show

Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Monza

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Italian Skateboarding Championship

Trinity Skatepark, Milan

6 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)