Photo: Zairon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Unsplash(opens in a new tab)Trail race calendar in Veneto 2026
From Cadore to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto holds the UNESCO Dolomites and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the stage of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail.
Calendar updated October 2026
View on map2026 calendar: every race by date
| Date | Race | Town | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2027 | Lavaredo Ultra Trail | Cortina d'Ampezzo | 120K · 80K · 50K · 20K · 10K |
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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“The Dolomites, Italy's most photogenic trail”
3.264 m
Antelao, Veneto's highest peak
5.800 m D+
Lavaredo 120K, the flagship
UNESCO
The Dolomites, World Heritage
1
Races
10 – 120 km
Distance range
300 – 5,800 D+
Elevation range
Jun
Race months
Difficulty
Terrain
The Veneto Dolomites are pale limestone walls with wide hut-to-hut tracks. Trail mixes big green valleys, stony passes and views of the Tre Cime; plenty of climbing, but with very runnable stretches between ascents.
Key areas
Climate & best season
The snow-free season runs from June to September. In late June (Lavaredo Ultra Trail time) snow can linger on the high passes and afternoon storms are frequent.
Trail culture
Cortina d'Ampezzo, host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, turns the valley into a trail festival every June with the Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB, which draws thousands of runners from dozens of countries.
Iconic races in the region
Race map
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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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