Genova Trail

Race completed

45 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

6.3 Grit · Hardcore

44.4057° N, 8.9463° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 60 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 10 hours 13:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 42 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~165 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 16 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 390 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.