Climb to Lago di Calaita, then manage the long descent
The official 42K description separates this race from the event’s shorter distances. Its climbing and descending totals make average road-marathon pace a poor starting assumption. Build an elapsed-time plan around terrain and the final checkpoints, including aid stops and any purposeful uphill hiking.
After Villa Welsperg, the route reaches Piereni and woodland sections before progressing toward San Martino di Castrozza. Forest roads then lead toward Lago di Calaita. Prepare for changes in gradient and surface rather than one continuous, uniform climb. Practise fueling when the terrain interrupts your preferred rhythm.
The published descent total exceeds the ascent, but that does not make the event easy. The later route follows the Lozen valley toward Passo Gobbera and descends gradually toward Fiera di Primiero above Imer and Mezzano. Add downhill tolerance gradually in training and avoid spending your legs on the first runnable descent.
The start and finish are different places. Resolve the edition-specific start transport and bag arrangements before deciding where to stay or meet supporters. July 3, 2027 appears on the current event homepage, while the final 42K schedule and any course changes should be checked against the new rules and participant guide before travel.
Next edition awaiting confirmation
An exact next-edition date is not confirmed here. A previous race month does not establish a future event. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before setting a taper or booking race-specific travel. Check that the announcement names your distance: an event weekend, registration opening or shorter race can appear before the full programme. Save your entry confirmation separately from a provisional travel plan, and compare an announced alternative if you need a fixed date. Keep the route details below in their stated edition context until the new participant guide is available.
Last-known race profile
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