The general program presented below may be subject to change based on weather conditions, number of participants or force majeure.

Friday, May 14, 2027

• 16:00 – Bibs hand-over
  21:00 - Start La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra
  

Saturday, May 15, 2027

• 5:15 - Bibs hand-over
  7:00 - Start La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail
  10:00 - Start La Sportiva Tenno Trail
  10:30 - Start La Sportiva Ledro Trail – Ledro
  11:00 - Expected arrival of the first athletes
  17:00 - Awards ceremony for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail, La Sportiva Ledro Trail, La Sportiva Tenno Trail and La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra
  23:59 - End of arrivals La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra
  

Sunday, May 16, 2027

• 8:30 - Bibs hand-over La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run
  10:00 - Start La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run
  12:30 - La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run Awards
  

Art. 1

The Garda Trentino Trail Amateur Sports Association organizes from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027, the edition of the ultra running/long-distance run in nature event, called La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail.

Art. 2 - Acceptance of the regulations

La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail will take place in accordance with these regulations and any changes and notices that will be published on the official website www.gardatrentinotrail.it. Participation in La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail implies the acceptance of these regulations in all its parts and without reservation. Competitors are also required to comply with the highway code, in particular in the sections where the route crosses the ordinary road network, which will not be closed to vehicular traffic. By registering, each competitor undertakes to comply with these regulations and frees the organizers from any civil or criminal liability for any accident or accident, for damage to persons or property derived from or caused by himself, which may occur during the event.

Art. 3 - Proof

A foot race in a natural environment that runs through paths, mule tracks and cart tracks, the circumnavigation of the Ledro Alps and Garda, with departures from Ledro (TN) and Arco (TN). The route takes place on paths with C.A.I. T (tourist), E (hiking), EE (for expert hikers), at an altitude between 70m asl and 2100m above sea level.

From Friday 14 to Saturday 15 May 2027

• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra, route of about 100 km with a positive elevation gain of about 5,800 meters, departure on Friday 14.05.2027 from Arco and arrival in Arco by Saturday 16.05.2027
• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail, 75 km route with a positive elevation gain of about 4000 meters, start and finish in Arco (TN)
• La Sportiva Ledro Trail, a route of about 44 km with a positive elevation gain of about 2400 meters, starting from Ledro (TN) and arriving in Arco (TN)
• La Sportiva Tenno Trail, a route of about 30 km with a positive elevation gain of about 1600 meters, from Arco (TN) and arrival in Arco (TN)

on Sunday 16 May 2027:

• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run, a route of about 12 km with a positive elevation gain of about 770 meters, starting from Arco and arriving in Arco (TN)

Art. 4 - Participation

According to the provisions of the "Rules for the Organization of Non-Stadia Events" issued by FIDAL, athletes registered in Italy can participate limited to people from 20 years of age onwards (thousandth of age) in possession of one of the following requirements.

There are no limitations on the acceptance of competitors in relation to their technical skills; However, since the route includes some passages at high altitude and the conditions can be very difficult (wind, cold, rain, snow), careful training, good hiking experience and a real capacity for personal autonomy are essential. Before proceeding with the registration for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Extra, La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail, La sportiva Ledro Trail and La Sportiva Tenno Trail, it is therefore strongly recommended to have already participated in other ultratrails in an alpine environment. Registrations will not be accepted from athletes who are serving disqualifications for doping in any discipline.

Art. 5 - Semi-self-sufficiency

The race is in semi-self-sufficiency in water and food. The refreshment points will be supplied with food and drinking water. Plastic cups will not be available at any refreshment point; runners must be equipped with a cup or other personal container suitable for use for drinking. Each runner must make sure that he has at the start from each refreshment point, the minimum amount of water required as mandatory material and the sufficient food reserve that will be necessary to get to the next refreshment point. Personal assistance along the route is prohibited and is allowed only in the appropriate spaces reserved by the organization. It is forbidden to be accompanied on the route by another person who is not regularly registered.

Art. 6 - Registration procedures/ Required documentation

Registrations will open on 1 September 2026 and will close at midnight on 11 May 2027. In any case, registrations will still be closed upon reaching 2400 total participants among:

• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra (300 bibs)
• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail (600 bibs)
• La Sportiva Ledro Trail (550 bibs)
• La Sportiva Tenno Trail (650 bibs)
• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run (300 bibs)

The organization reserves the right to assign wild cards at its discretion. Registrations must be made online through the appropriate link on the official website of the race www.gardatrentinotrail.it.

Documents for validation of registration:

The registration will be considered valid upon delivery of a sports medical certificate of fitness for competitive activity (Ministerial Decree 18.02.1982 tab. B), with the wording "valid for athletics" and valid on the date of the race. A copy of the valid medical certificate must be available and uploaded in the appropriate section of the registration form at the same time as registration. If the certificate is available after registration, it must be sent by email no later than 25/04/2027 to the myds@datasport.com email. After this date, a copy of the medical certificate must be delivered at the bib collection, in paper copy.

Under no circumstances will documents sent directly to the organization be considered.
In the event that the registered competitor does not provide the sports medical certificate, the bib cannot be delivered and the competitor will not be able to take part in the race, without the right to any refund of the registration fee. From 26th April, any certificate should be handed over to the organization directly at bib pick up in PAPER COPY.

Art. 7 - Registration fees

LA SPORTIVA GARDA TRENTINO TRAIL EXTRA

• from 01.09.2026 to 31.01.2027 € 120,00
• from 01.02.2027 to 11.05.2027 € 140,00

LA SPORTIVA GARDA TRENTINO TRAIL

• from 01.09.2026 to 31.01.2027 € 85,00
• from 01.02.2027 to 11.05.2027 € 95,00

LA SPORTIVA LEDRO TRAIL

• from 01.09.2026 to 31.01.2027 € 50,00
• from 01.02.2027 to 11.05.2027 € 60,00
• Shuttle service from Arco to Ledro is available (only BEFORE the race, single trip at 9:00 am) with reservations required at the price (non-refundable in any case) of 5 Euros.

LA SPORTIVA TENNO TRAIL

• from 01.09.2026 to 31.01.2027 € 40,00
• from 01.02.2027 to 11.05.2027 € 50,00

LA SPORTIVA GARDA TRENTINO CASTLE RUN

• from 01.09.2026 to 11.05.2027 € 20,00

The payment of the registration includes all the services described in these regulations, the buffet at the finish, all assistance, refreshments during the race, any return transport in case of injury and Finisher prize. Promotion for "combined" registration with one of the Xmas Trail or Xmas Trail XS Ed. 2026 races: those registered between 1/9/2026 and 15/9/2026 inclusive in one of the races of the La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail event, will be given a 50% discount code on one of the Xmas or XMAS XS races on December 12, 2026.

Art. 8 - Reimbursement of registration fees, bib number transfer and distance change

In the event of illness/accident that does not allow participation in the event, those who have taken out ERV cancellation insurance when registering online via Datasport, can apply for reimbursement, if they are in possession of a medical certificate attesting to the illness/accident. The refund must be requested by following the instructions available here: https://datasport.com/it/erv
In no other case will there be a refund of the registration fee.

Art. 9 - Mandatory material

By registering, each runner undertakes to carry all the mandatory material listed below throughout the race, under penalty of disqualification. The mandatory material can be checked at the bib collection, at the start and/or in surprise positions along the route and at the finish.

Mandatory equipment for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail, La Sportiva Ledro Trail, La Sportiva Tenno Trail, La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra:

• water bottle or other container with at least 1 liter of water;
• working headlamp (not required for La Sportiva Tenno Trail)
• thermal survival sheet
• whistle
• windbreaker suitable for withstanding bad weather conditions in the mountains
• personal cup with a minimum capacity of 150 cc (large flask lid is valid as a cup)
• mobile phone (enter the organization’s emergency number, do not mask the number and do not forget to leave with a charged battery)

LA SPORTIVA GARDA TRENTINO CASTLE RUN does not require any compulsory equipment. The organization reserves the right to communicate a list of recommended material in the days before the race. In the LA SPORTIVA GARDA TRENTINO CASTLE RUN the use of poles is not allowed.

Equipment and material strongly recommended:

• trail running shoes
• map of the route published on the race website
• Warm clothing essential in case of cold weather forecast

The 1 liter container of water must be full at the start and exit of the refreshment points. The competitor who wishes to use the poles must keep them with him for the duration of the race. Participation in the "I don't throw away my waste" campaign. The race takes place in totally protected ecosystems. The athletes must behave respectfully of the natural environment, avoiding to disperse waste, collect flowers or harass fauna.

Art. 10 - Race Number Bib

Each bib, of a different color depending on the race carried out, is given individually to each competitor upon presentation of an identity document with photo. The bib cannot be delivered without a copy of the medical certificate. The bib must be worn on the chest or belly and must always be visible in its entirety throughout the race. It must therefore be placed over all clothing and under no circumstances fixed elsewhere, under penalty of disqualification. Before the start, each runner must pass through the entrance gates of the closed starting area to be registered. When passing through a checkpoint and at the finish, the runner must make sure that he has been duly registered. Punching is essential because the comparison between two successive checks makes it possible to ascertain that there are no missing competitors. In the event of failure registering the passage and the consequent start of the search for the runner, any resulting expense will be charged to the runner himself. The bib is the pass necessary to access the shuttles, buses, refreshment areas, showers and all the services made available by the organization.

Art. 11 - Safety and medical assistance

A rescue call post is established at the refreshment points. These seats are connected by radio or telephone with the race direction. Ambulances, civil protection and doctors will be present in the area. The rescue posts are intended to bring assistance to all people in danger with the organization's own means or through affiliated bodies. Official doctors are authorized to suspend competitors judged unfit to continue the race. Rescuers are authorized to evacuate runners judged to be in danger by any means of their convenience. In case of need, for reasons that are in the interest of the rescued person, only and exclusively at the discretion of the organization, the official rescue will be appealed, which will take over the direction of the operations and will deploy all appropriate means, including the helicopter. Any expenses deriving from the use of these exceptional means will be borne by the rescued person according to the regulations in force. A runner who appeals to a doctor or rescuer effectively submits to his authority and undertakes to respect his decisions.

Art. 12 - Refreshments, checkpoints and refreshment posts

The detection of competitors is carried out at all checkpoints or at refreshment points. Only runners with a clearly visible bib number have access to the refreshment points. On the www.gardatreninotrail.it website, the map of the route will be published, which will identify the refreshments and rescue points. The "Flying" checkpoints will be positioned in other places outside the rescue and refreshment posts. Their location will not be communicated by the organization.

The following refreshment points will be provided:
La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra: 9 refreshment points: Carobbi (water only), Monte Velo, Pregasina, Molina di Ledro, Prati di Dromaè (water only), Malga Capanna Grassi, Ville di Tenno, Località Treni, arrival, end of race meal
La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail: 7 refreshment points - Pregasina, Molina di Ledro, Prati di Dromaè (water only), Malga Capanna Grassi, Ville di Tenno, Località Treni, arrival + end of race meal
La Sportiva Ledro Trail: 5 refreshment points - Prati di Dromaè (water only), Malga Capanna Grassi, Ville di Tenno, Località Treni, arrival + end of race meal
La Sportiva Tenno Trail: 4 refreshment points - Ville di Tenno, Località Treni, arrival + end of race meal
La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run: refreshment at the finish (no end of race meal)

Art. 13 - Timetables

The general program presented below may be subject to change based on weather conditions, number of participants or force majeure.

• Friday 14 May 2027
  16:00 - Bib delivery opening
  21:00 - Start La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra
• Saturday 15 May 2027
  5:15 - Bib delivery opens
  7:00 - Start La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail
  10:00 - Start La Sportiva Tenno Trail
  10:30 - Start La Sportiva Ledro Trail – Ledro
  11:00 - Expected arrival of the first athletes
  17:00 - Awards ceremony for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail, La Sportiva Ledro Trail, La Sportiva Tenno Trail and La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra
  24:00 - End of arrivals for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Trail Extra
• Sunday 16 May 2027
  8:30 - opening of bib delivery for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run
  10:00 - Start of La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run
  12:30 - Award ceremony for La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run

Art. 14 - Maximum authorized time and time barriers

The maximum time of the various races, for the entire route, is set as follows:

• La Sportiva GardaTrentino Trail EXTRA: 27 hours
• La Sportiva GardaTrentino Trail: 14 hours
• La Sportiva Ledro Trail: 9.5 hours
• La Sportiva Tenno Trail: 7 hours
• La Sportiva Garda Trentino Castle Run: 3 hours

The departure cut-off times (time barriers) from the main checkpoints will be defined and indicated on the altitudes profile of the route. These barriers are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish line in the maximum time imposed, while still making any stops (rest, meals, etc.). To be allowed to continue the race, competitors must leave the checkpoint before the deadline set. Otherwise, they will be disqualified and the bib withdrawn. The competitor who wishes to continue without a bib, out of the race, will do so, assuming all responsibility for the consequences that may derive from him. In case of bad weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to suspend the current race, delay the start, change the route, change the time barriers or cancel the race, without prior notice.

Art. 14 - Abandonment and returns

In the event of abandonment of the race along the route, the competitor is obliged to communicate his abandonment by registering himself as withdrawn at the radio station of the nearest control point; It is also mandatory to send a text message with the bib number collected to the race base number provided at the start. The organization will take care of his return from the checkpoint itself to the base of Arco (TN); The return of withdrawn people outside the checkpoints is not guaranteed except in the event of an accident. In the event of failure to communicate a withdrawal and the consequent start of the competitor's search, any resulting expense will be charged to the competitor himself.

Art. 15 - Assistance during the race / accompaniment / accompanying animals

Assistance in the race by accompanying people is allowed only in the official refreshment points. The accompanying people must not in any way obstruct the passage of the other athletes and the normal course of the race. Accompaniment in the race is prohibited. It is forbidden to benefit from external aid outside the pre-established areas (i.e. refreshment points). Dogs or other animals: not allowed

Art. 16 - Penalties - disqualifications

Competitors not found in possession of even a single element of their mandatory material will be immediately disqualified, without any possibility of appealing to this sanction. Irregularities ascertained also by means of video images received by the organization after the race may cause disqualifications. The GGG may disqualify a competitor in the event of serious breach of the rules, in particular to:

• bib worn in a non-compliant way;
• exchange of bibs;
• failure to pass through a checkpoint;
• lack of part or all of the mandatory material;
• use of a means of transport;
• departure from a checkpoint after the time barrier;
• doping or refusal to submit to an anti-doping control;
• failure to assist another competitor in the event of difficulty;
• use of personal assistance outside of permitted points;
• failure to comply with the ban on being accompanied on the route;
• pollution or degradation of the place by a competitor or a member of his staff;
• insults, rudeness or threats against members of the organization or volunteers;
• refusal to be examined by a doctor of the organization at any time during the race;
• animals in tow.

Art. 17 - Complaints

Only written complaints are accepted within 30 minutes of the provisional results being issued, with a deposit of € 100.00

Art. 18 - Changes to the route or time barriers - Cancellation of the journey

The organization reserves the right to change the route or the location of the first aid and refreshment stations at any time, without prior notice. In the event of adverse weather conditions or for other reasons beyond the control of the organization and such as to put the safety of the competitors at risk, the start may be postponed or canceled, the route may be modified and shortened, the race may be stopped at any point of the route. The a.m. changes will be made by the GGG, also after consulting the safety managers and the medical team. The modification, suspension or cancellation of the race will not entitle competitors to any refund of the registration fee

Art. 20 - Route

The map of the route, in its most updated edition, will be available on the official website of the race www.gardatrentinotrail.it. On the altimetry, also available on the website, there will be practical information such as the closing times of the checkpoints and the location of the refreshment points. Each update of the route map will be published on the official www.gardatrentinotrail.it website.

Art. 21 - Insurance

The organization takes out liability insurance for the entire period of the trial. Participation takes place under the full responsibility of the competitors, who waive any recourse against the organizers in the event of damages and further consequences that may occur after the race. At the time of registration, the runner must sign a liability release form.

Art. 22 - Rankings and prizes

Only the competitors who reach the finish line in Arco and who register at the finish line will be included in the ranking. Each runner will be awarded the "finisher" prize. All athletes will be equipped with disposable chips. The first 3 male and female athletes of each race will be awarded. There are no cash prizes, only podium trophies. The timing and management of registrations and rankings will be taken care of directly by DATASPORT.

Art. 23 - Image rights

Each competitor expressly waives the use of image rights during the test as well as waiving any recourse against the organization, and its authorized partners, for the use made of his image. The inclusion of any changes will be reported on the "news" page of the www.gardatrentinotrail.it website

Art. 24 - Miscellaneous

For anything not covered, please refer to the specific regulations of the Federal Championships and to the other rules issued by FIDAL and World Athletics regarding athletics events.