Lake Garda 42’s Limone start, Malcesine finish and booked transfers
The full marathon starts in Limone, while the half starts in Arco. Both finish in Malcesine, so a shared finish does not mean a shared morning transfer. Check that your booked shuttle reaches the correct start and allow time for boarding, baggage arrangements and the walk to your starting area.
The official transport page lists morning ferry connections to Limone from Riva and Malcesine, plus other routes serving the half marathon. Access is limited to participants who booked the relevant service and can show the required bib and wristband. Companions must use the appropriate public transport rather than assuming they can board a runner shuttle.
The measured course runs through lakeside and town sections, with tunnels that can make a watch graph look inaccurate. Use official distance markers and the organizer’s profile as your main reference rather than reacting sharply to a GPS spike or drop. The route remains subject to final changes, so refresh the map before departure.
The 09:00 start and 15:15 finish closure give a six-hour 15-minute overall window. Check the final guide for any intermediate gates and compare them with your expected progress including stops. The website mixes a 2027 registration-opening notice with older sold-out price bands, so confirm actual availability through the current entry process. Review the aid chart and choose familiar supplies for the spacing, then plan a finish meeting location and your return journey from Malcesine. Keep ferry and road-access changes in mind when arranging spectators, and verify the final transport timetable instead of relying solely on an undated route list.
Confirmed race date
PEAK Lake Garda 42: April 11, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Current race profile
The organizer remains authoritative if the course, distance program, venue, registration or schedule changes. Historical conditions are not a forecast; use current organizer advisories and the race-week forecast.
Training calendar anchors
These dates are calendar arithmetic, not proof that a plan length is appropriate.