Ultra Running Hub Malcesine (VR), Italy · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Malcesine Baldo Trail
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1385 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52km | 242 | Remy Valenti · 05:45:07 | Carina Helmreich · 06:58:57 |
| 2025 | 52km | 188 | Henry Hofer · 06:04:31 | Daniela Rota · 06:59:31 |
| 2024 | 50km | 187 | Mattia Gianola · 05:17:16 | Eva-Maria Sperger · 06:33:55 |
| 2023 | 50km | 153 | Georg Piazza · 05:33:55 | Chiara Boggio · 07:07:40 |
| 2022 | 50km | 150 | Luca Carrara · 06:00:08 | Marta Poretti · 07:30:15 |
The field grew 29% between 2025 (188) and 2026 (242). 18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 52 km of trail with 3,541 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 68 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,541 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Malcesine Baldo Trail is a 52 km trail race in Malcesine (VR), Italy, with 3541 m of elevation gain. This gives it 68.1 m of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course over its 50k distance category.
With 242 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 93% of its 2650 peers. The 12-hour time limit translates to a 13.8 minutes per km cutoff pace, which is tighter than 33% of 1011 comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.