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Gran Trail dell'Etna
Ragalna, Italy
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42 km18 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Trail Running in Sicily
18 verified events with 44 individual races (2 confirmed dates) in Sicily complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events182 confirmed dates
Competitions44Races & courses
Distances2.5 - 66.4 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,840 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Pantelleria Trail
Pantelleria, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km21.2 km21 km10 km+1
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+3
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Eroica Nicolosi Etna
Nicolosi, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50.3 km24.3 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Egadi Running Cruise
Marettimo, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17.1 km9 km2.5 km
Seaside & CoastForest+2
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Trail delle Cantine
Camporeale, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadIsland
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Trail della Pizzuta
Piana degli Albanesi, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
23 km13 km
ForestMountain+1
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Sotto il Vulcano Trail
Francavilla di Sicilia, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
26 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Trail dello Zingaro
Scopello, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33.1 km16.4 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2026 | Gran Trail dell'Etna | Ragalna, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 42 km18 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Pantelleria Trail | Pantelleria, Sicily, IT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km21.2 km21 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Eroica Nicolosi Etna | Nicolosi, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 50.3 km24.3 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Egadi Running Cruise | Marettimo, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 17.1 km9 km2.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail delle Cantine | Camporeale, Sicily, IT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail della Pizzuta | Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 23 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Sotto il Vulcano Trail | Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 26 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail dello Zingaro | Scopello, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 33.1 km16.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail dello Stretto | Messina, Sicily, IT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Menzel el Emir Night Trail | Misilmeri, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 23 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Dei Nebrodi | Cesarò, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 66.4 km20.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail della Ficuzza | Ficuzza, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 22.6 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Sicily directory, RunningCompass curates 18 events comprising 44 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 2.5 km to 66.4 km and elevation gains up to +2,840 m. Key host locations include Ragalna, Pantelleria, Nicolosi, Marettimo. Notable events in this selection include Gran Trail dell'Etna, Pantelleria Trail, Eroica Nicolosi Etna.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Sicily?
This overview currently includes 18 verified events featuring 44 individual races. Of these, 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 16 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Sicily?
Races in this selection span distances of 2.5 km to 66.4 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +2,840 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Sicily?
Top host locations include Ragalna, Pantelleria, Nicolosi, Marettimo, Camporeale. Representative events in the catalog include Gran Trail dell'Etna, Pantelleria Trail, Eroica Nicolosi Etna, Egadi Running Cruise. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Sicily?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 44 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.