Trail race calendar in Liguria 2026
Sea and mountain in the vertical: Liguria goes from the cliffs of Cinque Terre and Portofino to the 2,200 m of the Ligurian Alps in under 50 kilometres, through vine terraces, pine woods and villages hanging over the water.
Calendar updated October 2026
For cold and dark miles
Headlamp, thermal layer and a good watch: what matters when daylight runs short.
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#2 · Best Rain JacketGore Wear R7 GTX ShakedryView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Upcoming races: 2026 calendar
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For your vertical km
Poles, grippy shoes and a light vest for a 1,000 m climb.
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#2 · Best OverallSalomon Sense Ride 5View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallSalomon ADV Skin 12 SetView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a short race
Shoes, socks and sun protection: just what you need to run fast.
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#2 · Best OverallCompressport Pro Racing Socks V3.0 TrailView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
#3 · Best OverallISDIN Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For a mid-distance race
Shoes, vest and hydration for 21-42 km without suffering.
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For a long race
Vest, headlamp and nutrition for all those hours in the mountains.
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- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best Gel OverallMaurten Gel 100View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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For your ultra
A watch with battery to spare, a powerful headlamp and poles: the gear that can't fail.
- #1 · Best OverallCoros Pace 3View on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #2 · Best OverallPetzl Iko CoreView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
- #3 · Best OverallBlack Diamond Distance Carbon ZView on Amazon →(opens in a new tab)
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Share this view(opens in a new tab)Essential gear for trails in this area
Most-bought gear for running in mar.
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
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Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
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About the region Liguria
“From the Cinque Terre steps to the 2,200 m of Saccarello”
Key facts about the region
2.201 m
Monte Saccarello, roof of the Ligurian Alps
0 → 2.201 m
From sea level to the summit in under 40 km as the crow flies
UNESCO
Cinque Terre, Portovenere and the islands: World Heritage Site
1
Races
16 – 66 km
Distance range
1,000 – 3,500 D+
Elevation range
Mar
Race months
Difficulty
Terrain
Liguria is a narrow strip where the mountain drops straight into the sea: the coastal paths of Cinque Terre and Portofino add up to thousands of stone steps, and a few kilometres inland the Ligurian Alps climb to Monte Saccarello (2,201 m) with rock, beech woods and high pasture. Behind Genoa, the Apennines (Monte Beigua, Aveto valley) offer dense forest, humidity and constant climbing. The ground is technical thanks to stone and steps, and there is almost never a long straight to run.
Key areas
Climate & best season
The Ligurian coast has mild winters (8-12 °C) and humid, sticky summers: races cluster between March and June and in October-November. In the Ligurian Alps the climate is alpine, with snow from December to March and afternoon storms in summer. Rain is plentiful all year (Genoa is one of Italy's wettest cities), so wet stone is the norm.
Trail culture
Liguria is the Italian region with the most climbing per kilometre: short, wild races are born here, like the Trail del Marchesato along the cliffs of the French border and the Ultra Trail del Monte Beigua, which starts at the sea. Ligurian trail running happens between olive trees and dry-stone walls, with aid stations serving focaccia, farinata and Cinque Terre white wine, and a very strong community in Ventimiglia, Savona and La Spezia.
Iconic races in the region