After another record-breaking edition with more than 1,000 participants from 34 nations, the trail and ultra-running event in the Pontedilegno–Tonale area confirms its traditional late-September slot. Alongside the four main distances, the Adamello Series will feature Vertical Kilometer events and the Adamello Trail Junior
Following two consecutive record editions, Adamello Ultra Trail is ready to make its comeback for the 12th edition in 2026, in its usual calendar slot between summer and autumn. The weekend of September 25th–27th will once again draw runners and ultra-runners from across the globe to the spectacular landscapes of Alta Val Camonica and Alta Val di Sole, framed by the Adamello and Stelvio Nature Parks.
From its early steps in 2014 — when only fifty athletes participated, including a single international entrant — Adamello Ultra Trail has grown remarkably, reaching more than one thousand runners from 34 Countries in 2025. The event now offers four distances, each proposing a distinct level of challenge.
The Adamello Short Trail (35 km, 2,200 m of elevation gain) is the most runnable format, thanks to its compact distance and smoother, more regular terrain compared to the longer routes. It is also the only race that does not start from Vezza d’Oglio — the operational headquarters of the event — but instead from the nearby village of Monno.
Introduced in 2024 to celebrate the race’s tenth edition, the Adamello Half Trail (60 km, 4,000 m of elevation gain) immediately became a favourite, as shown by its lightning-fast sell-out. Its success grew even further in 2025, with entries doubled from 150 to 300 and once again sold out. This route mirrors the opening section of the two longer distances, following stretches of the First World War military paths before detouring near Case di Viso and returning to Vezza d’Oglio.
A further step towards the queen distance is the Adamello Trail (100 km, 6,050 m of elevation gain). The course follows the same route as the 170 km until the life base in Ponte di Legno, from where a long descent along the historic Via Carolingia leads back to the finish line.
The definitive challenge is the alpine 100-miler: the Adamello Ultra Trail (170 km, 11,500 m of elevation gain), an uncompromising physical and mental test unfolding over mule tracks, military roads and high-altitude trails shaped by history. From 650 m above sea level in Edolo to nearly 2,700 m at Passo dei Contrabbandieri, the course crosses from Lombardy into Trentino before returning to Brescia’s side at Passo del Tonale.
In total, the race winds through eight municipalities across the provinces of Brescia and Trento: Vezza d’Oglio, Temù, Vione, Incudine, Edolo, Ponte di Legno and Monno in Lombardy, with Vermiglio representing Trentino’s Alta Val di Sole.
The winners of the 2025 edition, held from September 26th to 28th, were Alessandro Mioli and Margherita Vitali on the 35 km, Luca Arrigoni and Paola Gelpi on the 60 km, Alessandro Affolati and Beliana Hilbert on the 100 km, and Simon Krautloher and Kristina Kmetova on the 170 km.
“We have just completed two consecutive record editions, both in terms of entries and international representation,” said the Adamello Ultra Trail ASD organising committee. “Breaking the 1,000-participant threshold in 2025 — despite the challenging weather conditions — is an extraordinary milestone for an event that started from scratch more than ten years ago. It inspires us to keep improving, together with our region, our athletes, enthusiasts and incredible volunteers.”
ADAMELLO VERTICAL KILOMETER & SIDE EVENTS
The Adamello Series — the programme of side events linked to Adamello Ultra Trail — will also return, scheduled for Sunday, September 13th in Vione (Brescia).
The Adamello Vertical Kilometer (3.7 km, 1,000 m of elevation gain), which received a three-year certification from the International Skyrunning Federation in early 2025, is set to further strengthen its position as a reference race for Italian and international skyrunning. Last year’s winners were local athlete Davide Magnini and Skyrunning Youth World Champion Martina Pozzi. The Vertical Junior, the Vertical Slow and the Adamello Trail Junior for young runners are also confirmed.
