The union between the race and the community of Villacidro is fascinating because it combines the passion for sports practiced outdoors, in the mountains, with the identity and vitality of a lively community. The location, nestled among the fascinating peaks of the Monte Linas complex, offers breathtaking scenery that lends itself perfectly to a Skyrunning competition, characterized by challenging routes and evocative views. The paths that host the races are intimately known to all the people of Villacidria: the Castangias canal which starts, high up, from s’Enna de id Forrus and slopes down to the Castangias Park; Omu Mountains, the home mountain; Monti Margiani, the rocky peak that gives its name to the Association that organizes the race; the Coxinas river with its waterfalls and the water that reaches the final drop of Sa Spendula praised by D’annunzio.
And then Santu Miali with its plateau a thousand meters above sea level; the long and panoramic spine that through Cuccur’e Frissa takes you back to Cuccureddu, to the Carmine church and therefore to the finish line. The Villacidro Skyrace thus becomes not only a sporting event, but also a moment of connection between athletes and mountain enthusiasts and the local community. Villacidro is transformed into a theater of emotions, with the streets of the historic center animated by the presence of athletes coming “from the continent” and the inhabitants who warmly welcome this often international turnout. The competition becomes a tool for promoting the territory, highlighting the natural beauty and local culture.
The athletes, engaged in challenging routes that cross unique paths and landscapes, discover the richness of the territory, while the community feels an integral part of an event that enhances its roots. The organization of the Villacidro Skyrace actively involves the community, promoting the voluntary participation and collaboration to ensure the success of the event. Furthermore, collateral activities such as the meeting organized the previous day in the rooms of the Mulino Cadoni, the meeting of athletes and onlookers near the Dessì park and the final party at the municipal washhouse, contribute to consolidating the bond between sport and the community.
In this context, the Villacidro Skyrace becomes a catalyst of positive energies, stimulating the spirit of belonging and the sense of local pride. The community of Villacidro is not only the backdrop to the competition, but becomes its protagonist, welcoming athletes and spectators with the typical warmth of those who see sport not only as a physical challenge but also of growth and union. It is no coincidence that so many athletes, even high profile ones, are now permanent presences.www.villacidroskyrace.it
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