Trail Monte Casto

27-Oct-2019 Andorno Micca, Biella, Italy

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Trail Race Race Terrain

46KM / 29Miles
1 Day - 800 Runners

Alternate Distances: 21KM/13M

DIFFICULTY Race Difficulty Intermediate

Entry From €28 EUR

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Trail Monte Casto has its start and finish in Andorno Micca, a village in Valle Cervo, in northern Piedmont. First run in 2005, it is one of the oldest trails in Italy and its pasta and beer post-race party is famous.

A popular event, each year the competition welcomes many international top athletes. This means that entries always close early and there is a maximum of 800 athletes accepted.

The route develops in Valle Cervo and in the wild Val Sessera with its beautiful mountain pastures and the truly spectacular Artignaga.

Two distances are planned:
46 km 200 m D +
21 km 900 m D +

The terrain is not too technical and includes small dirt roads and forest and pasture trails.

The event also includes and offers: online registration, checkpoints, 5 hydration and feed stations for the 46 km distance, qualified medical support, after race showers and a celebration pasta party after the race.

Event Organiser
Maurizio Scilla

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Beginner

Elevation: Very little change < 500 metres. Benign running terrain, not technical.

Suitable for: First ultra runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running in the last six months.

Intermediate

Elevation: Increase of up to 1000 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed at least one ultra distance race (or similar event) or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Advanced

Elevation: Increase of up to 1500 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

Expert

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat) and or technical terrain

Suitable for: Experienced runners who have completed at least regular ultra distances in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

Brutal

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude) and or technical terrain.

Suitable for: Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Endurance - Multi-activity

Type: An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

Suitable for: Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.

Global - Virtual

Type: A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country.

Suitable for: For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.

Trail Monte Casto