Malcesine Baldo Trail

Race completed

52 km Distance

3,541 m Climbing

7.9 Grit · Hardcore

45.7685° N, 10.8315° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 68 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 13:51 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~242 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 19 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1385 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 3,541 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes68 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,541 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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