Primiero Dolomites Marathon 2025

Get ready to put your running skills to the test 🤌 in the heart of the Italian Dolomites 🇮🇹 by participating in the Primiero Dolomiti Marathon. This July, find yourself in the stunning Trentino-Alto Adige region, specifically in Fiera di Primiero, at the foot of the majestic Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🌐.

Welcome to the Paneveggio Nature Park, where the Primiero Dolomiti Marathon takes place. Surrounded by pine forests, lush meadows, lakes, and picturesque villages, this race has all the makings of an Italian film...🎬. You don't need to be a climbing expert or a D+ enthusiast here. Whether you're a casual trail runner, an experienced mountaineer, or just a nature lover, there's a distance for you 🫵. The star of the event? ⭐️ It's undoubtedly the main distance, the 42 km route with its 1242 m ascent and 1543 m descent (mama miaaa 🥵). The race starts at the magnificent Villa Welsperg in the Canali Valley. You'll run through meadows 🌿, gain altitude heading towards the Piereni Plateau, pass through authentic hamlets, encounter local cows 🐮, follow forest trails, and climb (steadily but surely) up to Lake Calaita, perched at 1600 meters altitude 🔝. Prefer a lighter version (but just as beautiful)? 😎 The 26 km route, with its 448 m ascent and 1198 m descent, offers a gradual descent from San Martino di Castrozza, a true mountain gem 😍. You'll also pass by Malga Crel and the famous Lago di Calaita, before diving into the Valley of Lozen, and finishing in style 🎺. The perfect combo for those wanting to feast their eyes 💥. Not interested? We have shorter, but no less charming options! The 16 km race begins from Zortea, a quaint village nestled in the Vanoi Valley, then takes you up 389 m ascent through typical hamlets 🏘️ before joining other trails. In summary: short, beautiful, and great for the spirit 😍. And if you just want to enjoy the ambiance without exhausting yourself, choose the 6.5 km with 267 m ascent. A lovely sports walk scented with nature and fresh herbs, perfect for beginners 🍃.

The best part of the Primiero Dolomiti Marathon? What awaits you after the race 🔥. Once you've put away your bib and shoes, the adventure continues in true dolce vita style ! 🍕 Start by relaxing in the calm streets of Fiera di Primiero 🌞. Then, explore the village of Mezzano, listed among Italy's most beautiful villages, or Siror, an alpine town worthy of a postcard 📩. Culturally inclined? Don't miss the Palazzo delle Miniere 🏰. For a refreshing escape, head to the Val Venegia Park, a green haven perfect for a stroll or picnic 🧺. And, of course, don't leave without trying the local delicacies: steaming polenta, mountain charcuterie, apple strudel 🍎, or casunziei 🥟. After all, you've earned it!

When your legs start to tighten on the climbs, you'll know you've reached the perfect al dente state 🤤.

So, are you ready to tackle the Dolomites' elevation? 🏔️