Programme & Logistics
6/7/8 MARCH 2026
DEPARTURES
(grid entry required no later than 15 minutes before the start)
Sab 7 Marzo - 5:00
Sat 7 March - 7:00
Sat 7 March - 8:00
Sun 8 March - 8:00
Dom 8 Marzo - 9:30
Sun 8 March - 8:30/9:30
FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
BIB DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL RACES🏃🚴
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. bib collection only for ALL DISTANCES and possible registration for the Bike event only if places remain after online registration (max. 200 places)
Opening of the event village with stands to try out technical equipment, taste food and learn about the initiatives of the cooperating associations and partners
VILLAGE STAND SPORT & FOOD
Dalle ore 16:30, difronte alla struttura dove avviene la distribuzione dei pettorali, potrete conoscere tutti gli stand di partner tecnici del settore Trail&Running con test prodotti per farvi una corsa di preparazione e Stand con prodotti Gastronomici e trascorrere un piacevole pomeriggio .
EVENING DINNER
from 20 DINNER by 21:30 (kitchen closure)
at the proloco tent on the lakeside: cost € 12 (only for those who have booked and paid during registration)
MENU: pasta with tomato or pesto sauce & roast beef with potato salad + water
PLACES RESERVED ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BOOKED DURING ONLINE REGISTRATION!
SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026
BIB DISTRIBUTION 38/50/70K
Dalle ore 4 bib collection for competitive races at VILLAGE (see map)
La bib distribution ends 30 min before the start of each race and no later than 7.30 a.m:
– ore 4:30 chiusura ritiro pettorali 70K
- 6.30 a.m. bib collection closing time 38K
- 7.30 a.m. closing time for bib collection 50K
BREAKFAST
- 6:00 opening of breakfast bars with coffee, tea, cappuccinos and croissants (for a fee) at the bars near the start (not in the organisation building)
🏃 70K
- 4:30 Chiusura distribuzione pettorali
- 4:45 ingresso in griglia
- 5:00 PARTENZA GARA 70K
🏃 38K
- 6:30 Closing time for bib distribution
- 6:45 a.m. grid entry
- 7:00 A.M. START OF THE 38K RACE
🏃 50K
- 7:30 Closing time for bib distribution
- 7:45 a.m. grid entry
- 8:00 A.M. START OF THE 50K RACE
SALUTI ISTITUZIONALI
👔 ore 16 – Saluti istituzionali da parte istituzioni e Enti ospitanti
🥇🥈🥉 AWARDS
🏃 Vengono premiati primi 5 atleti uomini e donne assoluti per le seguenti distanze:
- ore 11:30 – VIBRAM 38K
- ore 15 – NOVAUTO 50K
- ore 16 – ITAS 70Km
PASTA PARTY
From11:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the proloco tent on the lakeside for athletes (voucher included in the race package) and accompanying persons (can be purchased at the proloco ticket office on site)
MENU: first course choice of pasta with pesto or tomato sauce, second course of polenta with tomato sausage + water (vegetarian option also available)
BIB DISTRIBUTION 🏃12/28K & 🚴BIKE TRAIL
From3 p.m. until 7 p.m. bib collection only for Sunday competitive races (12/28K) and the Bike Trail. Only for the Bike Trail possible registration if places remain after online registration (max. 200 places).
Dhe following are some VERY IMPORTANT RULES to be read and valid for the bib pick-up e MATERIAL CONTROL
NO on-site registrations allowed!
Bib distribution takes place at the times indicated above on the respective days and ends 30 minutes before each individual race. The bib and event gadget will be handed over to the competitor by OBVIOUSLY asking for ID for verification.
To the athlete requesting their bib number he/she will be asked to show his/her identity card in order to be able to verify and deliver the bib in his/her name.
It will be it is possible to collect bibs and/or race packs from friends (e.g. "collection in the name of...") by presenting a photocopy of identity card of the person for whom it is withdrawn. The photocopy will be retained by the organisation for possible disputes and destroyed at the end of the event. If you only collect the race packet and your friend does not start (e.g. injury), please report the absence at bib collection (for safety reasons).
Those who have not uploaded their race certificate on the WEDOSPORT website during registration or within the week before the race will be asked for a photocopy of the certificate to be left at bib collection. Without the certificate, you will NOT be given a bib number to participate in the race.
The OBLIGATORY MATERIAL CONTROL It does NOT take place at bib collection but by random at the start, before entering the grid. If the competitor is not provided with the obligatory material, he/she will be disqualified and the race bib will be withdrawn.
The percentage of people checked will go up to 25% in the event of weather conditions with rain, wind and low temperatures. If you have any doubts about the material, please bring it to the bib collection.
Please read this link for details -> MANDATORY MATERIAL LINK
At the entrance to the grid will also be verified that the wrapped GELs, bars and consumables are marked with the competitor's bib number (The bib number can be identified by the-> entry list). This is only in order to identify any rubbish abandoned along the route. Any supplements not marked (in pen or label with the bib number) will incur a 30-minute penalty on the final time.
DOMENICA 8 MARZO 2026
BIB DISTRIBUTION 🏃12/28K & 🚴BIKE TRAIL
From 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. bib collection only for competitive races 12/28K and for the Bike Trail. Only for the Bike Trail possible registration if bibs remain (max. 200 places).
La bib distribution ends 30 min before the respective race with these schedules:
- 7.30 a.m. bib collection closing 28K
- 8:30 a.m. bib pick-up closing time BIKE TRAIL
– ore 9.00 chiusura ritiro pettorali 12K
Event Village Opening with stands to try out technical equipment, taste food and learn about the initiatives of cooperating associations and partners
🏃28K
- 7:30 Closing time for bib distribution for the 28K only
- 7:45 a.m. grid entry
- 8:00 A.M. 28K START
- 12:30 p.m. prize-giving (first 5 athletes)
🚴 BIKE TRAIL
- 8:30 Closing time for bib distribution
- 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. DEPARTURE free “French” BIKE TRAIL event
- 15:30 Finish (6 hours maximum travel time)
🏃12K
- 9:00 Chiusura distribuzione pettorali solo per la 12K
- 9:15 ingresso in griglia
- 9:30 PARTENZA 12K
- 11:30 premiazioni (primi 3 atleti/e)
🥇🥈🥉 AWARDS
Vengono premiati i primi 3 atleti/e assoluti della 
12K e i primi 5 atleti/e assoluti della 28K
- ore 11:30 – ELMEC 12K
- ore 12:30 – I-EXE 28K
- ore 14 – TEAM + NUMEROSI
- ore 15 – Cleaning Forest Team (volontari pulizie sentieri)
PASTA PARTY
From11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the proloco tent on the lakeside for athletes (voucher included in the race package) and accompanying persons (can be purchased at the proloco ticket office on site)
MENU: first course choice of pasta with pesto or tomato sauce, second course of polenta with tomato sausage + water (vegetarian option also available)
Dhe following are some VERY IMPORTANT RULES to be read and valid for the bib pick-up e MATERIAL CONTROL
NO on-site registrations allowed!
Bib distribution takes place at the times indicated above on the respective days and ends 30 minutes before each individual race. The bib and event gadget will be handed over to the competitor by OBVIOUSLY asking for ID for verification.
To the athlete requesting their bib number potrà essere richiesto di mostrare la carta d'identità per poter verificare e consegnare il pettorale a lui intestato.
It will be it is possible to collect bibs and/or race packs from friends (e.g. "collection in the name of...") by presenting a photocopy of identity card of the person for whom it is withdrawn. The photocopy will be retained by the organisation for possible disputes and destroyed at the end of the event. If you only collect the race packet and your friend does not start (e.g. injury), please report the absence at bib collection (for safety reasons).
Those who have not uploaded their race certificate on the WEDOSPORT website during registration or within the week before the race will be asked for a photocopy of the certificate to be left at bib collection. Without the certificate, you will NOT be given a bib number to participate in the race.
The OBLIGATORY MATERIAL CONTROL NON avviene al ritiro pettorale ma a campione alla partenza, prima dell’ingresso in griglia. Qualora il concorrente non risulti provvisto del materiale obbligatorio verrà squalificato e ritirato il pettorale gara.
The percentage of people checked will go up to 25% in the event of weather conditions with rain, wind and low temperatures. If you have any doubts about the material, please bring it to the bib collection.
Please read this link for details -> MANDATORY MATERIAL LINK
At the entrance to the grid will also be verified that the wrapped GELs, bars and consumables are marked with the competitor's bib number (The bib number can be identified by the-> entry list). This is only in order to identify any rubbish abandoned along the route. Any supplements not marked (in pen or label with the bib number) will incur a 30-minute penalty on the final time.
CAR PARKS AND MOTORHOMES
Arriving in the vicinity of the event you will find staff directing you to available parking spaces.
PARKING
Per la manifestazione sono disponibili i seguenti parcheggi indicati nell’immagine sotto e qui di seguito indicati (cliccando vieni indirizzato a google maps):
- Viale dello Sport, 27, Gavirate con Docce e spogliatoi e collegato con Navetta all’arrivo tutto il giorno!!
- Via Guglielmo Marconi, 20, 21026 Gavirate VA
- Via Gerli Arioli, 45, Gavirate VA
CAMPER AREA
A camper van area is planned in the ’services“ area at Via Cavour, 55 in front of the Canottieri Gavirate headquarters on the shores of Lake Varese.
Places for the camper van area are limited and not bookable (those who arrive pay on the spot) but since it is not the high tourist season there are no problems finding a place. All information on the camper van pitch at this-> LINK
CHANGING ROOMS - SHOWERS - MASSAGES
WASHING ROOMS
the following access points are provided for showers and changing rooms (no dormitory):
- Palestra Pallacanestro Viale dello Sport, 23-19, Gavirate - with ample capacity for athletes 2 km from the finish area and reachable by 2 free BUSES waiting for you at the end of the finish area. You can also reach Gavirate by car (ample parking available in the changing rooms area). Click here to get there with google maps-> GOOGLE MAPS
POST-RACE MASSAGES
MASSAGES offered by the SYNAPSY STUDY CENTRE in the vicinity of the changing rooms and shower areas (Basketball Gymnasium)
If you are satisfied with the treatment and would like to make contact with the specialists who will pamper you, please click on the images below to stay in touch.
