Ultra Running Hub Pistoia, Italy · Sunday, June 28, 2026
Pistoia-Abetone Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 534 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 585 | Lorenzo Barbieri · 03:27:54 | Sarah Giomi · 04:15:25 |
| 2025 | 50km | 647 | Matteo Lucchese · 03:43:16 | Daniela Valgimigli · 04:12:25 |
| 2024 | 50km | 684 | Alessio Terrasi · 03:35:38 | Sarah Giomi · 04:06:24 |
| 2023 | 50km | 793 | Michele Belluschi · 03:30:11 | Federica Moroni · 04:06:20 |
| 2022 | 50km | 635 | Jean-Baptiste Simukeka · 03:32:18 | Federica Moroni · 04:11:43 |
| 2019 | 50km | 835 | Matteo Lucchese · 03:35:11 | Nikolina Sustic Stankovic · 04:00:28 |
| 2018 | 50km | 784 | Rono Julius Kipngetich · 03:19:16 | Nikolina Sustic Stankovic · 04:07:22 |
| 2017 | 50km | 759 | Jean-Baptiste Simukeka · 03:27:13 | Simona Staicu · 04:20:44 |
| 2016 | 50km | 756 | Matteo Lucchese · 03:35:35 | Simona Staicu · 04:04:12 |
| 2015 | 50km | 834 | Matteo Lucchese · 03:30:51 | Simona Staicu · 03:58:20 |
The field shrank 10% between 2025 (647) and 2026 (585). 18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of road with 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Pistoia-Abetone Ultramarathon, a 50k road race, takes place in Pistoia, Italy, each June. With 1800 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, this race presents 36 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging 50k road race.
This race is a larger event, with 585 finishers in 2026, making its field size bigger than 98% of 2651 comparable 50k races. Runners have 9 hours to complete the course, which is a tighter cut-off than 60% of 1011 peer 50k races. This means a pace slower than 10.8 minutes per kilometer risks not finishing within the time limit.
Similar races
Other 50K road ultras, closest in distance first.