Trail race calendar in Sardinia 2026
An island of granite and turquoise water: from the limestone Supramonte to the 1,834 m of Punta La Marmora, Sardinia offers wild, uncrowded trail running with the mistral as a race companion.
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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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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#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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#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.
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- #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 Sardinia
“Granite, scrub and turquoise water”
Key facts about the region
1.834 m
Punta La Marmora, Sardinia's roof in the Gennargentu
1.849 km
Of coastline, with coves reachable only on foot or by boat
100 km
Trail del Marganai: the granite ultra that opens the season in March
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Races
25 – 100 km
Distance range
750 – 5,000 D+
Elevation range
Mar
Race months
Difficulty
Terrain
Sardinia packs two rock worlds: the rounded granite and pastures of the Gennargentu in the centre (Punta La Marmora, 1,834 m), and the vertical limestone of the Supramonte and the Gulf of Orosei in the east, with gorges, holm oak forest and coves reachable only on foot or by boat. In the southwest, the Sulcis Mountains repeat granite and scrub. The ground is very technical thanks to loose stone, with sand sections, dense scrub and short but constant climbs; heat and mistral are as hard as the gradients.
Key areas
Climate & best season
The Sardinian calendar avoids summer: races run from February to May and in October-November, when the thermometer sits between 10 and 22 °C. July and August are impossible for daytime running (38-40 °C) and also carry peak wildfire risk. In winter the interior can freeze at night and the mistral drops the wind chill; on the coast, November is still mild.
Trail culture
Sardinian trail running is young and very local: the Trail del Marganai, in the old mining southwest, opens the season in March with 100 km of granite and forest, and the races of the Supramonte and Ogliastra mix goat paths, shepherds and coves. Hospitality is the signature: aid stations with pecorino, pane carasau, oranges and mirto, and whole villages turning out for every race. Here trail running still feels like something of the island, not an international circuit.
Iconic races in the region