Bellandi Trophy in Montecatini, the photos and the ranking of the race

Montecatini Terme, 15 June 2025 – Atletica Montecatini, with the patronage of the Municipality and under the aegis of the Uisp Committee of Pistoia, has successfully organized the 15th edition of the Raoul Bellandi Trophy. The start and finish were set up in the spaces adjacent to the municipal stadium, a point of reference for the local sports community. The competitive route, 12 km long, engaged the participants along the suggestive city hills, offering panoramas and glimpses typical of the spa town. The non-competitive walk, on the other hand, followed an easier route, almost entirely urban. A technical and treacherous route, that of the competitive one, where the continuous ups and downs put even the most expert to the test: a race to be approached with caution, otherwise there is the risk of finding yourself in difficulty. Upon arrival, as per tradition, a rich and very welcome refreshment, with fresh watermelon the protagonist of the scene. The photo shoot was curated by ETS Regalami un sorriso , which documented the event with high-definition images.

The ranking at this link

37 photos

Rankings (edited by Giancarlo Ignudi)

Atletica Montecatini 1983 wanted to remember one of its founders Raoul Bellandi, by organizing a competitive and non-competitive foot race. The overall winner of the race was Tomas Tei (Virtus Lucca) from Lucca, who finished the race in 37'45'', in second place with a gap of 19'' was Mirko Tondini (Silvano Fedi Pistoia) and in third with 20'' Paolo Pallini (Atletica Porcari), followed by Martin Falasca (Atletica Vinci) and Simone Torquati (Le Barre Titignano). First in the veterans category with a time of 40'34'' was Igor Marracci (Orecchiella Garfagnana), second place went to Enri Lazzari (Atletica Borgo a Buggiano) and in third place was Francesco Giuntoli (Gruppo Sportivo Run...dagi). Claudio Casalini (Il Ponte Scandicci) takes first place in the silver veterans category, finishing the race in 40'15'', second place goes to Mileno Frediani and third to Massimo Tocchini, both from the Montecatini Marathon. Rinaldo Bolognesi wins the gold veterans category, where he gets the final time of 46'13'', followed by Vincenzo Broccolo (Jolly Runners) and Antonio Monno (Montecatini Marathon). In the absolute women's category, first place goes to Chiara Ghiselli (Monntecatini Marathon) who stops the clock at 43'27'', followed by Elena Finotello (Club Expo Fitness) at 1'07'' and Elisa Dami (Atletica Vinci) at 2'07'', followed by Danila Sodini (Montecatini Marathon) and Anna Lisa Michelini (Gm Antraccoli Lucca). Samantha Serafini (Gm Antraccoli Lucca) won the veteran women category running in 44'21'', with Flavia Cristianini in second place and Camelia Barboi (Up Isolotto Firenze) in third.

The Montecatini Marathon wins the Raoul Bellandi Trophy with 21 participants, with Silvano Fedi Pistoia (13) coming in second.