Bettona Crossing

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

43.0136° N, 12.4848° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 71% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~114 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 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, September

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 424 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	114	Giacomo Forconi · 04:12:39	Anna Turrini · 05:56:00
2024	50km	100	Giacomo Forconi · 04:17:38	Giovanna Puma · 05:30:14
2022	50km	153	Giacomo Forconi · 04:22:49	Giovanna Puma · 05:28:16
2021	50km	89	Donatello Rota · 04:41:18	Giovanna Puma · 05:40:01
2020	50km	147	Matteo Lucchese · 04:18:37	Lisa Borzani · 05:28:28
2019	50km	109	Mattia Zoia · 04:58:44	Michela Migliori · 06:08:11
2018	50km	41	Matteo Zucchini · 05:13:46	Michela Migliori · 06:25:36

The field grew 14% between 2024 (100) and 2025 (114). 16% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 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

⛰️ 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.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 42 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 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs