Following a successful debut in 2022, ASICS Malcesine Baldo Trail returns in early May. Registration is now open for this international Upper Garda event, set in the border mountains between Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige and involving the municipalities of Malcesine, Brentonico, and Avio. It is a must-attend event for all trail running enthusiasts. Why change a winning format? If anything, you improve it. Taking athlete feedback on board, the VRM TEAM Asd crew has made several logistical and scheduling improvements, allowing competitors not only to race in a fairytale location but also to enjoy a great post-race party on Saturday night.

The event still features four distances spread over three days. The weekend to mark in red on your calendar is May 5, 6, and 7. Compared to last year, the event was intentionally moved forward by two weeks to ensure better hotel availability and allow more athletes to take part.

VERTICAL: An uphill-only race on trails. The start is at the middle station of the Monte Baldo Cable Car. The finish is at the summit arrival station, offering breathtaking views of the Lake. Thanks to the Monte Baldo Cable Car, spectators can easily move from start to finish, and athletes can comfortably return to town after the race.

Elevation gain: 1,000 d+
Distance: 4.5 km
Time limit: 2 hours
Max altitude: 1,790 m
Start: Friday afternoon

“ULTRA”:
Starts and finishes in the town of Malcesine, passing through the high-altitude cable car station. The route is designed on highly scenic mountain trails crossing the Monte Baldo Local Natural Park in the municipalities of Avio and Brentonico.

Elevation gain: 3,355 m D+
Distance: 50 km
Time limit: 12 hours
Max altitude: 2,079 m
Start: Saturday morning

“MEDIUM”: Starts and finishes in the town of Malcesine, passing through the high-altitude cable car station. The first part of the race follows the “ultra” route, completing the high-altitude kilometers before descending back toward the town.

Elevation gain: 1,994 m D+
Distance: 24 km
Time limit: 5 hours
Max altitude: 1,756 m
Start: Saturday morning

“SHORT”: Starts and finishes in the town of Malcesine. The route takes place mainly on mid-slope trails and dirt roads, with the final section running along the lakefront.

Elevation gain: 1,185 m D+
Time limit: 3 hours
Max altitude: 534 m
Start: Sunday morning