On Sunday, May 19th, the Villaggio della Salute Più and the hills of Monterenzio (BO) will set the stage for a day dedicated to trail running, with hundreds of athletes expected for the fourth edition of the Bologna Marathon in Trail.

Runners will have the opportunity to choose from different distances and levels of difficulty: the 15km SHORT with 550D+ elevation gain, the 30km LONG with 1100D+ elevation gain, which also serves as the provincial and regional CSI championship, and the 43km ULTRA with 1400D+ elevation gain. The LONG and ULTRA distances, starting at 8:30 am, will be valid as qualification races for the UTMB World Series. The 30 km will provide one point for the ITRA ranking, while the 43 km will award two. The 15 km, starting at 9:00 am, can also be run non-competitively. Additionally, there will be the 6 km FAMILY WALK, a guided excursion ideal for families and walkers.

Runners will immerse themselves in a wild and fascinating landscape, amidst hills, streams, forests, lakes, breathtaking panoramic views, and ravines. Participants will explore the picturesque Sillaro valley, passing through the Lakes Oasis and the Thermal Oasis of Zello, and encountering various points of interest such as an airport used by the allies during World War II; the “Boston by Way”: a gravel road that follows the Rio S. Clemente up to a panoramic ridge that gives rise to the Quaderna Stream; the ridge of Rignano Vecchio until it surpasses the ruins of the Church of S. Cassiano, the farmhouses Ca’ Sillaro and Ca’ Mulino. From the highest point, Cima Monterenzio, it will be possible to admire the valley 360°.

Start and finish will be at the Villaggio della Salute Più, which will host all the runners in its splendid facilities, providing changing rooms, showers, and a rich final refreshment with pasta, pizza, the famous thermal beer, and even ice cream offered by Sammontana, the initiative's partner. Additionally, there will be ample parking and a camping area open to tents, campers, and caravans.

The Village also offers the possibility to book massages and treatments as well as access to the splendid Thermal Baths of the Agriturismo, and from Saturday, May 18th, the Acquapark will also be open with numerous pools, water slides, and areas dedicated to the little ones. An opportunity to spend a day of fun with the whole family.

During the event, Radio Bruno will provide the soundtrack to liven up the celebration, while refreshments along the route will be enhanced by L’Angelica with its Natural Power vegan bars and Parmigiano Reggiano. Participants will also receive a race pack containing gel and fruit concentrate from Frullà, along with other products and gadgets. The top finishers will have the opportunity to receive rich prizes thanks to the collaboration with the Monti Salute+ Group, the Free Run store in Bologna, and Extrò Venice.

Online registration is available until May 16th

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