Dolomiti Extreme Trail 2025

We know why you're here! It's for the children's race of 2.5 km, right? 😎

No way you came here to get information about the incredible 😍, massive 🐘, legendary 🌟 and challenging Dolomiti Extreme Trail... 🙄 Why? Well, because you need to be seriously motivated to want to participate in any of the other distances offered: 11 km, 22 km, 35 km, 55 km, 72 km, and 103 km. Okay, we admit, it's not just about the giants 🏋️‍♂️, but also some charming short distances! 🤏 Now, the question is which one you'll choose to explore the Dolomites 🏔️. Yes! It's truly in Forno Di Zoldo, located in Veneto, in Northern Italy 🇮🇹 where you'll have the joy of running. What more can we say? Bellissimo! 🤌

Since its first edition in 2013 👆, the Dolomiti Extreme Trail has evolved to become a must-attend event in the boot-shaped North of the country. Mountain lovers will be thrilled 🥰 to participate in this trail nestled in nature 🌿, where the courses have been expertly crafted 🧑‍🏫. ⚠️ However, beauty comes at a price: the courses are steeply elevated and extremely technical 😮‍💨. The 103 km route, for example, includes 7,150 mD+ and will take you up to the summits forming the natural backdrop of the Val di Zoldo. The same goes for the 72 km (5,500 mD+) and 55 km (3,800 mD+), which are less extensive but just as demanding, requiring participants to have a good trail experience 👨‍🦳. Fortunately, there are more accessible distances too! You can opt for the 35 km, 22 km (1,300 mD+) or the 11 km (700 mD+). Feeling relieved? 🤗

Since all hard work deserves a reward 💰, your efforts will be recognized in style! Indeed, a treasure trove of prizes awaits you, motivating you to push your limits 🏃‍♀️. The 22 km, 55 km, 72 km, and 103 km will respectively earn you 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 ITRA points. Not bad, right? 😅 But wait, it gets better for the competitor in you because you will also snag 20K, 50K, and 100K UTMB index qualifiers! 🌎 If the competition wasn't held under the lovely June weather ☀️, it might almost feel like Christmas 🎄. Speaking of gifts 🎁, the champions 🏆 of the longest distance, the 103 km, will also receive a full package to participate in the Saucony El Cruce. This challenge, taking place in the Andes, between Argentina 🇦🇷 and Chile 🇨🇱, is a 100 km journey 😮 over three days in the South American wilderness 🦎. Let's hope they understand some Italian over there! 😂 Finally, the races serve as qualifiers for the Alpe Adria Trail Cup, which offers a cash prize 💵 to the top three men and women in the two existing categories: “Trail” (which includes the DXT 22k and 55k) and “Ultra” (which includes DXT 72k and 103k) 🤓.

"What makes these races special?", you wonder 🤔. We'll tell you: they have several charming assets. Firstly, and obviously, they take place in the high mountains of the Dolomites, a region declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They allow you to explore the trails and the vast pine forests 🌲 that compose the area. Remaining away from mass tourism, the Val di Zoldo has stayed wild 🐻 and thus offers a preserved course, through unspoiled woods 🪵, incomparable rock formations, and vast screes 🧗‍♂️. A completely natural race awaits you, filled with small streams 🌊 and also steep slopes 📈. Last but not least, the 72 km and 103 km are night races 🌒 that will provide you with a unique perspective and add a magical and surreal atmosphere to your trail.

So, we'll see you next June in Forno Di Zoldo, for a batch of extremely delightful events 😋.