Ultra Running Hub Sesto San Giovanni (MI), Italy · Sunday, May 3, 2026
ore del Parco Nord
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners 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 209 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 166 | Amedeo Bonfanti · 75.653 km | Lara Simoni · 70.657 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 172 | Massimo Leonardi · 77.493 km | Silvia Torricelli · 72.737 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 171 | Pierpaolo Pio Bovenzi · 81.188 km | Lorena Brusamento · 71.060 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 145 | Giorgio Calcaterra · 83.584 km | Lorena Brusamento · 72.969 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 89 | Giorgio Calcaterra · 84.810 km | Lorena Brusamento · 72.750 km |
| 2021 | 6h | 103 | Marco Menegardi · 88.349 km | Chiara Milanesi · 75.711 km |
| 2019 | 6h | 103 | Roberto Isolda · 79.252 km | Lorena Brusamento · 69.398 km |
The field has held steady: 172 in 2025, 166 in 2026. 27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The 6 ore del Parco Nord is a timed road race on a loop of about 1600 meters, taking place in Sesto San Giovanni (MI), Italy. The course, almost completely asphalted, is set within Parco Nord Milano. The race has been held 7 times, with the most recent edition in 2026 seeing 166 finishers.
Runners have 6 hours to complete as many loops as possible. This format, measured by the clock rather than a set distance, makes it a different challenge from a typical 50k race.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.