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FILA Lake Garda42 2026

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The event in a few words

It is usually through the location of a village ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ, a city ๐Ÿ™๏ธ or a capital ๐Ÿ“ that we begin... Not this time, as it is the largest Italian lake that takes the spotlight ๐Ÿ”ฆ for this FILA LAKE GARDA 42.

Located in the north of Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น, the Lake Garda ๐ŸŸ or Lago di Garda is a vacation spot divided between the mountains of Trentin (to the north), Verona (to the southeast) and Brescia (to the southwest) ๐Ÿงญ. But for this event, it is the road enthusiasts who will participate in one of the two distances offered by Communico agency. On the agenda, a half-marathon and a marathon for the cyborgs of the endurance race ๐Ÿค–. And let's not forget our dear kids ๐Ÿ‘ถ, they too will have their race with the LG Kids Run of 600 m for those under 7 or 1.8 km for those under 12. The temperatures should still be a bit chilly ๐ŸŒก๏ธ in this early April, so hold off a bit longer before storing away your technical underwear in your closet ๐Ÿ˜‰.

When it's early April it means... Beginning of spring ! ๐ŸŒธ Ahhhhh finallyโ€ฆ Nature ๐Ÿƒ comes back to life and winter โ„๏ธ comes to an end! The first buds appear, the animals come out of hibernation ๐Ÿป and the birds ๐Ÿฆ return singing to your ears ๐ŸŽถ. It's three months of alternating (not at a company though ๐Ÿ˜…), between rain ๐ŸŒง๏ธ and sunny days โ˜€๏ธ. Well, the Italians are our neighbors, so they too face the famous spring showers. The weekend's program is versatile, making it an exciting and action-packed event ๐Ÿ’ช awaiting you to escape the winter โ˜ƒ๏ธ, in a breathtaking setting! ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ

Weโ€™ll start with the LG42 (youโ€™ll understand why later), which is a marathon with 180mD+, starting from Limone, a charming village nestled between the mountain and the lake. Youโ€™ll head towards Riva del Garda, a town located at the northern tip of this same lake, with a refreshing sea breeze at your back, before continuing through the orchards of Arco ๐Ÿ. An Italian town forming an arch (hence its name ๐Ÿ˜‰) around a calcareous rock, it is shaped by ancient glaciers ๐ŸงŠ on which stands the ruins of the La Rocca castle ๐Ÿฐ.

While the marathoners will have reached the halfway point, it will only be the beginning for the runners of the LG21, which is a half-marathon with 50mD+ (that should be fine ๐Ÿ™„). Then, head to the resort of Torbole which seems designed for active vacationers ๐Ÿ˜Ž, with its numerous cafรฉs โ˜•๏ธ and restaurants ๐Ÿ. All runners now follow the eastern shore south, with the lake on the right โžก๏ธ and the mountains on the left โฌ…๏ธ. You will reach Malcesine in a sweeping move ๐Ÿฆต before crossing the finish line ๐Ÿ and becoming a finisher of an Italian race ๐Ÿ™Œ.

If you enjoyed the experience in the boot-shaped country, let us offer you new challenges ๐Ÿ†•. The Rome Marathon is one, in the city of seven hills, as is the Bari Med Marathon, facing the Adriatic sea ๐ŸŒŠ, or the Venice Marathon, with (almost) as much fervor as the carnival ๐ŸŽญ.

In terms of discovery, you don't need to go far, Lake Garda still holds many surprises ๐ŸŽ for you. The seaside resort of Riva del Garda, nicknamed "the pearl of the lake", is a Mediterranean oasis, located at the foot of the Dolomites. You can admire a lush vegetation with lemon trees ๐Ÿ‹, palm trees ๐ŸŒด, laurels, and olive trees ๐Ÿซ’. If you're looking for a bit of escape, stray away from the lake shores and go for an excursion to the Varone waterfalls ๐Ÿ’ฆ at Tenno or discover Gardaland ๐ŸŽก, Italy's number one leisure complex. Finally, if you're not too tired ๐Ÿ˜ด after your finish, gain some height with the Malcesine cable car ๐Ÿš . It will take you to the summit of Monte Baldo โ›ฐ๏ธ with an unobstructed view of the lake and the mountains, as well as the outline of the Castello Scaligero ๐Ÿฐ located at its foot ๐Ÿคฉ.

If you join us, you will truly enjoy it! ๐Ÿ˜‰

4 reasons to join this race

An idyllic setting ๐Ÿ˜
3/4 of the race takes place around the lake that needs no introduction, at the foot of majestic mountains. The marathon crosses three provinces, each more charming than the last ๐Ÿ‘€.
An expo area ๐Ÿ”
Because every big event has its โ€œsalonโ€, FILA LAKE GARDA 42 offers you to soak in the unique atmosphere of the lake from Friday, and discover the latest sports products while strolling through the Running Expo. After your race, you will enjoy the culinary reward you deserve thanks to the Gastro Expo in Malcesine. You will be able to taste, savor, and hopefully enjoy the local specialties offered there ๐Ÿ†.
An iconic edition ๐Ÿค 
Since vintage is in fashion, the race organizers take a little trip back in time, with a route similar to the original edition ๐Ÿ’ช.
Cheering zones ๐Ÿ“ข
Families and friends can cheer you on throughout the course, in designated areas meant for them to shout. The Cheering Zone in Torbole is โ€œthe spotโ€ for the most fervent supporters ๐Ÿฅณ.

A distance for every taste

  • Early April 2026
  • Elevation gainย :ย 180mD+ / 160mD-
  • 1 loopx42.195โ€‰km

A few more words

The Confrontation!

Heading to the lakeside at Limone, the slightly downhill start through tunnels will lead you to Riva del Garda. The refreshing sea breeze and the sound of waves will give you the feeling of floating on Lake Garda ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ. The charming streets of Riva del Garda will guide you to the northern tip of the lake, passing through the orchards, up to Arco. At the midpoint, it will be time to recharge your batteries before continuing towards Torbole, where your family, friends, and spectators will fiercely cheer you on. Keeping the lake on your right and the mountains on your left, you will reach Malcesine without even noticing, as a well-deserved reward awaits you there. Incidentally, you will cross the finish line ๐Ÿ.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • For the marathon: "early bird"- 60โ‚ฌ/ "Pre regular" - 68โ‚ฌ/ "Regular"- 78โ‚ฌ/ "Last minute" - 88โ‚ฌ

  • For the half-marathon: "early bird"- 50โ‚ฌ/ "Pre regular" - 58โ‚ฌ/ "Regular"- 68โ‚ฌ/ "Last minute" - 78โ‚ฌ

  • For children's races: "5โ‚ฌ

Participation is open to all runners who will reach the age of 20 on the day of the race.

Yes, a medical certificate is required to participate in FILA LAKE GARDA 42. The medical certificate must mention "athletics". As a foreign runner, you will need to provide either:

  • a license issued by the Athletics Federation of your country

  • a RunCard which you must subscribe to (15โ‚ฌ for one year) and which will be useful for all races in Italy. You will also need to upload your medical certificate of no contraindication for competitive running (dated less than a year from the race date) on the platform

  • a signed waiver of non-liability attesting to your good health at the race start. You can download the form to fill directly from the race website. Note: by only providing this waiver, you will not be included in the general ranking with all the other runners and will not be eligible for a podium

If you need more information, we refer you to the blog article on the registration system for the Rome Marathon (which you can find by clicking here), which therefore applies to all races on Italian soil.

You can pick up your race bib on April 4th and 5th in Riva del Garda, Palavela

You must bring your ID as well as your liability waiver (if you are running non-competitively), or your RunCard (if you are running competitively).

Yes, special bags are provided for the occasion. Only these bags will be accepted in the storage areas. Your bag will be transported to the finish line.

Marathon: 6h15

Half-Marathon: 5h45

  • Marathon: 8

  • Half-Marathon: 4

The refreshment stations are stocked with water, energy drinks, gel, and bananas.

  • Marathon: Lungolago, Limone at 9AM

  • Half-Marathon: Piazza della Canoniche, Arco at 9:30AM

You can check the race rules here

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