Primiero Dolomites Marathon 2026

Come warm up your legs al dente 🤌 in the heart of the Italian Dolomites 🇮🇹 by running the Primiero Dolomiti Marathon. In July, you'll find yourself in the beautiful region of Trentino-Alto Adige, specifically in Fiera di Primiero, at the foot of the majestic Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site 🌐.

Welcome to the Paneveggio Natural Park, where the Primiero Dolomiti Marathon takes place. Between pine forests, lush alpine pastures, lakes of mountains, and picturesque villages, this race has everything of an Italian film... 🎬. Here, you don't need to be a climbing expert or an incline disciple. Whether you're a weekend trail runner, a seasoned mountaineer, or just a lover of the great outdoors, there's a distance for you 🫵. The star of the program? ⭐️ It's definitely the main event, the 42 km with its 1,242 mD+ and 1,543 mD- (mama miaaa 🥵). The start is at the majestic Villa Welsperg in the Canali Valley. You set off through the meadows 🌿, gain some altitude towards the Piereni plateau, then cross authentic hamlets, encounter local cows 🐮, follow forest paths, and climb (gently but surely) up to the Calaita Lake, perched at 1,600 m altitude 🔝. Prefer a lighter version (but just as beautiful)? 😎 The 26 km, with its 448 mD+ and 1,198 mD-, offers you a gentle descent from San Martino di Castrozza, a true high altitude tourist gem 😍. You also pass by Malga Crel and the famous Lago di Calaita, then dive into the Lozen Valley, finishing with a fanfare 🎺. It's the perfect combo for those who want to feast their eyes (and thighs 💥). Not thrilled? We have shorter but equally charming options! The 16 km starts from Zortea, a small village nestled in the Vanoi Valley, then takes you up 389 mD+ to the typical local hamlets 🏘️ before joining the other routes. In summary: it's short, it's beautiful, and it's good for the morale 😍. And if you just want to taste the atmosphere without straining your legs, choose the 6.5 km with 267 mD+. A lovely sporting walk that smells of nature and fresh herbs, perfect for a first time 🍃.

Between us, the best part of the Primiero Dolomiti Marathon is what awaits you after the race 🔥. Because once your race bib is stored and your shoes placed, the adventure continues dolce vita style! 🍕 Start by recharging in the calm streets of Fiera di Primiero 🌞. Then go explore the village of Mezzano, ranked among the most beautiful in Italy, or Siror, an alpine town worthy of a postcard 📩. On the culture side, don’t miss the Palazzo delle Miniere 🏰. If you fancy some freshness, head to the Val Venegia Park, a green haven perfect for a walk or a picnic 🧺. And of course, don’t return without tasting the local specialties: steamy polenta, mountain charcuterie, apple strudel 🍎 or casunziei 🥟. After all, you’ve earned it!

When your legs start to stiffen on the ascents, you’ll know you’ve reached the right level of doneness: al dente 🤤. So, ready to tackle the Dolomites' elevation? 🏔️