52k | Regulations

VRM TEAM A.S.D. in collaboration with the municipalities of Malcesine, Avio and Brentonico is organizing the third edition of the MALCESINE BALDO TRAIL – 52k ULTRA trail running event included in the Fidal National Calendar.

Meeting point at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at the Paina lakefront
Race start at 7:30 a.m.

The competition takes place on a mostly unpaved course of about 52.61 km in length with a positive elevation gain of 3 ,541 meters

In accordance with the “Norme per l’Organizzazione delle Manifestazioni Non Stadia” issued by FIDAL, athletes registered in Italy may only participate if they are at least 20 years old and meet one of the following conditions

• Athletes registered for 2026 with clubs affiliated to FIDAL
• Italian and foreign Athletes in possession of Runcard (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete) and Athletes registered for a Sports Promotion Body (Sect. Athletics), in possession of Runcard-EPS and Runcard Trail, limited to persons from 20 years of age in possession of a valid medical certificate of specific agonistic fitness for athletics, which must be compulsorily delivered, also digitally, to the organizing companies of each event.
• Italian/foreign athletes not registered in Italy who hold a membership card from a club affiliated with a foreign athletics federation recognised by World Athletics, valid for 2026. At the time of registration, they must alternatively submit self-certification of possession of the World Athletics recognized card. The self-certification should then, however, be signed in original at the time of bib pick-up.

Registration is open from 2 November 2025 to 28 April 2026 and can be completed online via the endu.net website.
Registration is considered effective and confirmed when all the information requested in the registration form has been provided correctly and payment has been made, confirmed and accepted by the organisation.

The registration fees are staggered as follows:

• from 2 November to 30 November 2025 – €40.00
• from 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 – €50.00
• from 1 February to 15 March 2026 – €60.00
• from 16 March to 28 April 2026 – €70.00

registration fee includes:

• Race package with sponsor gadgets
• Time detection
• Finisher Medal
• Finisher diploma for download
• RCT insurance with race accident coverage
• Medical and health plan by CRI
• Any return transportation in case of injury
• Organizational and support services described in this regulation

Under no circumstances will the registration fee be refunded.
It is possible to transfer your already purchased race number, no later than 20.04.2026.
In this case, the new competitor must pay the administrative fees and the difference between the fee paid by the transferor and the fee in force at the time of the transfer request.

In the event that the event cannot take place on 2 May 2026, the organisers will offer free transfer to the 2027 edition.

Participation in the “I don’t litter ” campaign

Athletes, under penalty of disqualification, must behave in a way that respects the natural environment, especially avoiding littering, near refreshments and along the entire route.

The race number can be collected in Malcesine, at the event secretariat, on presentation of the confirmation letter and a photo ID:

• Friday, 1 May, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (for participants in all distances)
• Saturday, 2 May, from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (for those registered for the 24K and 50K) and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (for those registered for the 16K)
• Sunday, 3 May, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (for those registered for the 16K)

Times and locations of race number collection are subject to change and will be published in the updated event programme on this website.

The starting number is given in sequential order.

The bib number has a different colour to indicate the race distance.

The breastplate must be worn on the chest and be made visible in its entirety at all times throughout the race. It must be placed over all clothing and under no circumstances fixed anywhere else, under penalty of disqualification.

A chip is affixed to the bib, which cannot be removed in any way.

Before the start each runner must compulsorily pass through the entrance gates to the closed starting area.

Participants, if necessary, will be divided into starting grids based on the criteria defined by the Organizing Committee.

A SWIMMING ROOM SERVICE IS PROVIDED, SHOWERS ARE PROVIDED.

A SERVICE FOR COLLECTING AND DELIVERING PERSONAL DRESS BAGS IS PROVIDED

The event will be held in all weather conditions.

The refreshment stations will be supplied with drinking water and disposable products.

No plastic cups will be available at any of the refreshment stations: to drink, runners must equip themselves with a glass or other personal container suitable for use.

After arrival there will be delivery of a bag containing water and solids.

By registering, the runner signs a commitment to carry all the mandatory equipment listed below throughout the race, under penalty of disqualification. Mandatory materials may be checked at bib pickup, at the start and/or at surprise locations along the course and at the finish.

Mandatory equipment for all races:

• personal glass with a minimum capacity of 150 cc (water bottle if with a wide cap is valid as a glass): NO GLASSES ARE PROVIDED AT REFRESHMENTS!

The competitions are held on a self-sufficient basis, so in the sections of the race that separate the various aid stations set up along the route, each athlete must provide clothing, communications, water and food supplementation on his or her own.

Required materials:

• Race rucksack to carry the obligatory equipment
• Thermal sheeting
• Waterproof jacket (in case of heavy rain forecast with 20k water column seal or in case of temperatures below 5°))
• Whistle
• Cell phone
• Adequate water supply (minimum 1 liter )
• suitable footwear for running on mountain terrain (rocks, stones, gravel)
• energy bars or solid foods

Material recommended depending on the weather

• cap or bandanna
• gloves
• sunglasses
• long-sleeved thermal shirt
• mineral salts

the use of Sticks is allowed

The maximum time for the 52k race is 12 hours

There will be one or more split time checkpoints, which will be determined according to the total distance and the logistical characteristics of the course. Athletes who do not pass the checkpoint within the time limit will be considered to have dropped out of the race and will be taken back to the start/finish point by the organising committee.

The participant who is eliminated from the race and continues to run nevertheless assumes full responsibility for the resulting consequences.

In case of bad weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organisation reserves the right to interrupt the race in progress, to postpone the start, to change the course, to change the time limits or to cancel the race without prior notice.

CONTROL GATES

• Gate 1 – Rifugio Fos-ce ( km 20 ) 6h ( ore 13.30 )
• Gate 2 – Pra Alpesina ( Km 37 ) 8h30′ ( ore 16.00 )
• Gate 3 – Funivia Tratto Spino ( Km 39 ) 9h30′ ( ore 17.00 )

In the event of abandoning the race along the route, competitors are required to report their withdrawal by registering as withdrawn at the nearest checkpoint.

The organisers will arrange for their return from the checkpoint to the finish area, including using the Monte Baldo cable car.

The return of those who have withdrawn outside the checkpoints is not guaranteed, except in the event of injury.

A “sweep service” will follow the route behind the last competitor in the race in order to assist those who have withdrawn and ensure that any injured persons do not remain without assistance.

Ambulances, civil defense and medics will be present in the area.

The aid stations are intended to bring assistance to all persons in danger by the organization’s own means or through contracted organizations.

Medical officials are empowered to suspend runners judged unfit to continue the race.

Rescuers are empowered to evacuate by all means of their own convenience runners judged to be in danger.

A runner who appeals to a doctor or a rescuer effectively submits to his authority and agrees to abide by his decisions.

Timing is done by means of chips applied to the personal Bib.

The company in charge is EvoData

Timing is done in real time i.e. by detecting the interval in which the competitor crossed the start line and reaches the finish line, regardless of the start time.

All participants will be provided with a chip installed in the Bib.

The timing service will be responsible for drawing up the overall men’s and women’s overall rankings.

The rankings will be visible on the endu.net website.

After the finish line each runner will be given a “Finisher” medal.

No printouts of the results will be displayed.

The awards ceremony will be held at 4 p.m.

The awards can be found on this page

The Competition Jury may pronounce the disqualification of a competitor in case of a serious breach of the rules.

The organization reserves the right to change the route or the location of aid and refreshment posts 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 endanger the safety of the competitors, the start may be postponed or canceled, the course may be modified and shortened, and the race may be stopped at any point on the course. The above changes will be taken by the Jury, also after hearing the opinion of the safety officers and medical team. Modification, suspension or cancellation of the race will not entitle competitors to any refund of the entry fee.

The organizer shall take out liability insurance for the entire period of the trial.

Participation takes place under the full responsibility of the runners, who waive all recourse against the organizers in case of damages and further consequences that may arise as a result of the race.

At the time of registration, the runner must sign a liability release.

The runner acknowledges that he/she should not register and participate if not medically fit and especially if not athletically prepared.

By registering, competitors authorize the organization to use free of charge, without territorial or time limits, still and moving images of them while participating in the race.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time for reasons it deems appropriate for the better organization of the race, after giving notice to and obtaining approval from FIDAL.

For anything not provided for in these regulations, the technical statutory rules of the FIDAL and the G.G.G. apply.

Any changes to services, places and times will be appropriately communicated to registered athletes or will be reported on the website https://malcesinebaldotrail.run.

In addition, documentation containing essential information for taking part in the race will be delivered by the organization together with the Bib.

The organisation undertakes to publish all updates on the route and race conditions on the websitehttps://malcesinebaldotrail.run in the “News” section.

Organizational specifications

Organizing Committee

VRM TEAM ASD, Circ. P. Maroncelli 7e 37123 Verona, Info@veronamarathonteam.it

Race and course director

Claudio Arduini claudio@veronamarathonteam.it

Responsible for the controls

Michele Simoncelli michele@veronamarathonteam.it

Health service

Andrea Malacchini salute@criverona.it

Secretarial service and registration

Info@veronamarathonteam.it