Strasimeno - Trasimeno Lake Ultramarathon

17-Mar-2019 Castiglione del Lago, Italy

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Road Race

58KM / 36Miles
1 Day - 2000 Runners

Alternate Distances: 10KM/6M 21KM/13M 34KM/22M 42KM/26M

DIFFICULTY Race Difficulty Brutal

Entry From €30 EUR

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Strasimeno is the ultramarathon of Parco del Trasimeno. It is 58 km long and the track is all around Trasimeno Lake, with the start and finishing line in Castiglione del Lago, the largest town in the area.

Services to the runners:

Free shuttle from any village of Trasimeno Lake and from any finish line to the start.
Free bus bringing clothes to each finish line.
Showers at each finish line.
Refreshments (water, mineral-salts, fruit) every 5 km.
Free pasta party on Saturday night and sunday afternoon for all the runners and families.
Bike support for top runners.
Personal refreshments service for top runners.
Medal for half marathon, marathon and ultramarathon
Participation certificate for all distances
Chip timing for all distances

Route: 90% asphalt, 10% dirt road

Read an interview with 2014 winner Evgenii Glyva here.

Event Organiser
Riccardo Biondi

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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.

Strasimeno - Trasimeno Lake Ultramarathon