Photo: andrea_c_89 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) / Unsplash(opens in a new tab)Trail race calendar in Piedmont 2026
Piedmont wraps Italy in Alps: Monviso, Monte Rosa and Pre-Alpine lakes such as Lake Orta, with top-level autumn trail.
Calendar updated October 2026
View on map2026 calendar: every race by date
| Date | Race | Town | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Ultra Trail Lago d'Orta | Omegna | 58K · 34K · 21.1K · 12K |
Essential gear for trails in this area
The gear most used by runners in this region
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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“Alps and lakes: the autumn of Italian trail”
3.841 m
Monviso, icon of Piedmont
3.653 m D+
UTLO 58 km
Oct
Season: October on Lake Orta
1
Races
12 – 58 km
Distance range
360 – 3,653 D+
Elevation range
Oct
Race months
Difficulty
Terrain
Piedmont joins the Alpine summits of Monviso and Monte Rosa with gentler ground beside them: Lake Orta's paths climb from the lake to 1,300-1,400 m ridges through chestnut forest and rock, with plenty of accumulated climbing, but no altitude.
Key areas
Climate & best season
Around the lakes, May-June and September-October are the good months; in October the chestnut forests turn autumn colours, though rain and mud can be the stars.
Trail culture
The Ultra Trail Lago d'Orta (UTLO) is run every October in Omegna, on the lake's northern shore, with four distances from 12 to 58 km and a course mixing water, forest and ridge.
Iconic races in the region
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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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