{"id":15365,"date":"2025-09-28T17:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adamelloultratrail.it\/adamello-ultra-trail-supera-lesame-dei-mille-atleti-e-sigla-unaltra-edizione-da-record\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T17:43:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:43:03","slug":"adamello-ultra-trail-supera-lesame-dei-mille-atleti-e-sigla-unaltra-edizione-da-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adamelloultratrail.it\/en\/adamello-ultra-trail-supera-lesame-dei-mille-atleti-e-sigla-unaltra-edizione-da-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Adamello Ultra Trail 2025 closes with record numbers and glowing feedback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 11th edition of Adamello Ultra Trail, staged in the Pontedilegno\u2013Tonale area, earned unanimous appreciation from more than 1,000 runners representing 34 Countries. Simon Krautloher and Kristina Kmetova claimed the 170 km crowns, Alessandro Affolati and Beliana Hilbert triumphed in the 100 km, Luca Arrigoni and Paola Gelpi ruled the 60 km. On Saturday evening, the 35 km concluded with Italian victories for Alessandro Mioli and Margherita Vitali<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adamello Ultra Trail<\/strong>\u2019s 11th edition<\/strong> concluded on Sunday, September 28th<\/strong> in Vezza d\u2019Oglio<\/strong>, Italy, earning rave feedback from the international field. Athletes praised the organisers for their shift  course adjustments after unstable weather forced the removal of some iconic high-altitude sections above 2,500 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s never easy to cut legendary spots like the Contrabbandieri Pass or the Bocchette di Valmassa,<\/em>\u201d said the organising committee of Adamello Ultra Trail ASD.<\/strong> \u201cHowever, athlete safety always comes first. Competitors understood and thanked us, proving once again the value of the team\u2019s behind-the-scenes work.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This edition broke every record set just a year ago: over 1,000 athletes<\/strong>, including more than 200 women<\/strong>, from 34 nations<\/strong> \u2014 with strong contingents from Germany<\/strong>, Great Britain<\/strong> and the Czech Republic<\/strong> \u2014 raced along the historic World War I routes<\/strong> of the Adamello<\/strong> and Stelvio Nature Parks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Including the Adamello Vertical Kilometer<\/strong> and the Adamello Trail Junior<\/strong>, participation climbed close to 1,300 athletes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese numbers show we are moving in the right direction,<\/em>\u201d the organisers added. \u201cStep by step, year after year, we\u2019ve grown the event and welcomed runners from as far as Japan and Ireland. The inclusion in the TORX eXperience circuit has further boosted our international appeal. A huge thanks to every runner, volunteer, sponsor and partner \u2014 we look forward to seeing you again next year.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event\u2019s success is also shared with its long-standing institutional as well as private partners, the latter led by MICO Sport<\/strong> \u2014 main sponsor for the eighth consecutive year \u2014 alongside Edison<\/strong>, Ferrino<\/strong>, DF Sport Specialist<\/strong>, Salice<\/strong>, and newcomer LOWA<\/strong>, the German outdoor footwear brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERNATIONAL TALENTS SHINE IN THE QUEEN DISTANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the second year running, the 100-mile (170 km)<\/strong> ultra distance was claimed by international runners. Germany\u2019s Simon Krautloher<\/strong> captured the men\u2019s title on the shortened course of 154 km with 9,500 m of elevation gain<\/strong> in 22h27\u201936\u201d<\/strong>, finding his winning rhythm after the 100 km mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind him, Italian ultra specialist Daniele Nava<\/strong> finished in 23h34\u201935\u201d, securing his third consecutive podium, while France\u2019s Fabien Piquerez<\/strong> completed the top three in 23h58\u201916\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the women\u2019s race, Slovakia\u2019s Kristina Kmetova<\/strong> was in a league of her own, taking victory in 27h06\u201925\u201d<\/strong>, well ahead of the chasers. Italian Sara Patricia Andreotta<\/strong> placed second in 33h00\u201948\u201d, adding another podium to her 2025 season, followed by Austria\u2019s Mirjam Muckenhuber<\/strong> in 33h14\u201915\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFFOLATI THE FASTEST MAN IN THE 100 KM DISTANCE, HILBERT GOES BACK-TO-BACK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the 100 km<\/strong> distance – whose course was to 85 km with 5,000 m of climbing due to the weather conditions – Italy\u2019s Alessandro Affolati<\/strong> improved on last year\u2019s runner-up finish, winning in 9h18\u201901\u201d<\/strong> ahead of compatriot Simone Vigolo<\/strong> (9h29\u201941\u2019\u2019). South Tyrolean Ivan Favretto<\/strong> claimed third in 9h45\u201947\u2019\u2019, moving up from fifth place in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the women, Germany\u2019s Beliana Hilbert<\/strong> repeated her 2024 success, clocking 10h54\u201947\u201d. She edged out Italy\u2019s Dematteis twins<\/strong>, Luisa and Enrica<\/strong>, who crossed the line together in 11h14\u201947\u201d and 11h14\u201950\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITALIANS ON TOP IN THE 60 KM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In only its second edition, the Adamello Half Trail 60 km<\/strong> (shortened to 58 km with 3,800 m of climbing) delivered all-Italian victories. Luca Arrigoni<\/strong>, fresh from winning the TOR100, confirmed his form with a time of 6h19\u201907\u201d<\/strong>, more than 20 minutes ahead of Iacopo Barbieri<\/strong> (6h41\u201925\u201d). Robert Oberhollenzer<\/strong> completed the podium in 6h46\u201930\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paola Gelpi<\/strong> continued her standout 2025 season with another win in 7h39\u201950\u201d<\/strong>, her third major victory of the year. She was followed by Silvia Scipioni<\/strong> (8h24\u201918\u201d) and defending champion Valentina Moderana<\/strong> (8h49\u201901\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIOLI AND VITALI RULE THE 35 KM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shortest \u2014 but no less demanding \u2014 distance saw Italians prevail once again. Starting Saturday afternoon from Monno<\/strong> with a full field of 300 runners, the 35 km<\/strong> with 2,200 m<\/strong> of elevation gain went to Alessandro Mioli<\/strong> and Margherita Vitali<\/strong>, who set times of 3h26\u201940\u201d<\/strong> and 3h40\u201957\u201d<\/strong>. Vitali also smashed the previous course record by more than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis so-called \u2018Short Trail\u2019 is not exactly short,<\/em>\u201d Mioli joked at the finish. \u201cI started strong and made the difference on the downhill. Since I recently moved here to Vezza d\u2019Oglio, these trails feel like home to me and today\u2019s win is extra special.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mioli edged Cristian Terzi<\/strong> by just over a minute (3h27\u201946\u201d) and 2005-born Andrea Zenoni<\/strong> by two minutes (3h28\u201955\u201d). Vitali\u2019s triumph marked her fifth victory of the season, ahead of Sofia Toniolo<\/strong> (4h10\u201940\u201d) and two-time winner Raffaella Rossi<\/strong> (4h13\u201949\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI honestly didn\u2019t expect to win,<\/em>\u201d said Margherita Vitali afterwards. \u201c2025 has been a magical year for me \u2014 I\u2019m in great shape and feeling strong. My legs were good, and after a cautious start I gave it everything. Congratulations to the organisers for the perfect course and for putting on such a fantastic event.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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