Run the Tuscany Island 2026

Ahhhh, Tuscany... its gentle hills, vineyards as far as the eye can see, its olive groves...😍

...But that comes after you’ve completed the Run the Tuscany Island 😈. The Tuscany of cypresses can wait! You’re going to dive into the Tuscan Archipelago National Park for a multi-day 📆 adventure. It’s simply the largest marine park in Europe, and you’ll have the privilege of setting foot on three of its pearls in just three days 3️⃣. This island-to-island expedition takes place in September, right when the sun starts to soften but the water still has that Caribbean-lagoon vibe 🏝️.

The first stage takes place on Elba Island, in Marina di Campo 🐟. Picture the atmosphere: night falls, the stars come out, and you set off from Piazza Dante Alighieri📍. It’s an urban night race of around 11 km. You’ll run along the seafront, cross the illuminated historic center, and head toward the harbor ⚓️. The route winds its way to La Foce, known for its enchanting gardens 🌳. Barely recovered from your nighttime emotions, you switch radically in scenery for stage 2 🤪. You leave urban comfort behind for a roughly 13 km trail on Capraia Island 🌞. It’s the only volcanic island around, and trust us, it has a strong personality! After a boat crossing, you land on wild terrain for an immersive coastal trail 🌊. If the weather is kind, the paths offer vertiginous views over Corsica 😍. To close out this triptych, head to Pianosa Island (still by boat 🚤). It’s the hidden gem, a nature reserve within the Tuscan Archipelago National Park 🌱. Running there is a rare privilege 👆. For this third stage, you can choose between 11 km or 17 km on a gravel type of terrain (the perfect mix between road and trail 🥾). The atmosphere is surreal: you run through the remains of the former penal colony, surrounded by dazzling white cliffs and the most turquoise water you could wish for 💦. And for those who want even more, an panoramic hike of around 8.5 km is offered on Elba Island 🚶. It’s a guided immersion in the heart of the wildest Mediterranean scrub. You’ll discover spectacular views of the islands of Giglio, Pianosa and Montecristo⛰️. It’s the famous rock that supposedly hid Abbé Faria’s treasure, from Alexandre Dumas’s novel 🏴‍☠️. You’ll even pass by  Fonza Beach, a major historical site where the Allies landed in June 1944 during Operation Brassard ⚓. It’s after this walk, alone or with company, that the prize ceremony will take place 🏆. 

Good to know: you’re not required to do the full tour—you can choose to do just one or two stages! 💡The route is also offered on foot, with about 5 km per stage 😎.

And after you cross the final finish line, what should you do? 🤔 The answer is simple: enjoy! Go for a bit of relaxation with a handmade gelato in Portoferraio, a visit to Villa dei Mulini (Napoleon’s home 🐴) or a well-deserved dip at Spiaggia delle Ghiaie 🏊. You can also head up to Forte Stella to admire the view over Portoferraio 👁️. That’s the spirit of the Tuscany Island Running Tour : run, eat, rest, and tan 👙. And who knows, you might even bump into Pierre Niney in the middle of filming Count of Monte Cristo 2 🤫.

Isle better grab your bib quickly! 🐙