Four races over different distances, a three-day event, two regions (Veneto, Trentino) and three municipalities involved (Malcesine, Brentonico, Avio), a fairytale location, great potential, and a strong desire to grow. This is the winning mix of the Malcesine Baldo Trail, which organizers and local authorities presented to the media this morning in the council chamber of the Verona Chamber of Commerce.

Behind the scenes is VRM TEAM Asd, a group of true professionals with 10 years of international experience in the world of road racing. Following the success of the Mura Trail, president Francesco Pisciotta’s team wanted to raise the bar once again by proposing a three-day trail running event on Monte Baldo, the Upper Garda mountain that serves as a watershed between Veneto and Trentino.

Also present at the speakers’ table were Paolo Artelio (Board Member of the Verona Chamber of Commerce), Christian Chincarini (Malcesine City Councilor), Giorgio Schena (President of Funivie Monte Baldo), Ivano Fracchetti (Mayor of Avio), and Silvia Mozzi (Deputy Mayor of Brentonico).

Breathtaking views of Upper Garda, single tracks just waiting to be pushed, narrow alleys rich in history in villages where time seems to have stood still… Athletes taking part in the first edition of the Malcesine Baldo Trail on the weekend of May 20–22 will find all this and much more.

The event, intentionally scheduled for the start of the season to further encourage off-season tourism and meet runners’ demands for a major spring happening, features 4 races of varying distance and technicality. For logistical and organizational reasons, numbers for the first edition will be intentionally capped to offer optimal service to every single competitor and allow the organizing committee to understand the true potential of each individual race.

Around a hundred bibs have been set aside for the “vertical” (1000m D+) on Friday, May 20, which serves as the sole Fidal Regional Championship race. 250 bibs will be available for Saturday’s “ultra” 50km (3,355m D+) and “medium” 24km (1,994m D+) races, while 500 competitors will be admitted to the “short” 16km (1,185m D+) on Sunday morning.

Registration is now open on the website https://malcesinebaldotrail.run/

Start and finish in the village 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: 3,355m D+
Time limit: 12 hours
Maximum altitude: 2,079m
Start: Saturday morning

Start and finish in the village 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 village.

Elevation gain: 1,994m D+
Time limit: 5 hours
Maximum altitude: 1,756m
Start: Saturday morning

Start and finish in the village of Malcesine. The route takes place mainly on mid-slope trails and dirt roads, while the final section is along the lakeside.

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

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

Elevation gain: 1,000m D+
Time limit: 2 hours
Maximum altitude: 1,790m
Start: Friday afternoon