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Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB
Aosta, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
120 km82 km43 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
ITRunning Territory & Spot
Running in Gran Paradiso National Park
12 verified events (10 confirmed dates) and 42 races in Gran Paradiso National Park with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1210 confirmed dates
Competitions42Races & courses
Distances1 - 120 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+8,200 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta
Pila, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km21 km14.5 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Palermo Marathon
Palermo, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+4
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Verona Marathon
Verona, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+4
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Piccolo Trail delle Bregonze
Carrè, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
25 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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San Francesco Marathon Assisi
Assisi, Italy
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Powerade Half Marathon in Milan
Milan, Italy
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+5
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Gran Trail dell'Etna
Ragalna, Italy
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42 km18 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB | Aosta, Aosta Valley, IT | Trail Running | 120 km82 km43 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta | Pila, Aosta Valley, IT | Trail Running | 50 km21 km14.5 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Palermo Marathon | Palermo, Sicily, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Verona Marathon | Verona, Veneto, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Piccolo Trail delle Bregonze | Carrè, Veneto, IT | Trail Running | 25 km15 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | San Francesco Marathon Assisi | Assisi, Umbria, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Powerade Half Marathon in Milan | Milan, Lombardy, IT | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Gran Trail dell'Etna | Ragalna, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 42 km18 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Florence Marathon | Florence, Tuscany, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21 km10 km3 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Turin Marathon | Turin, Piedmont, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Stramilano SottoZero | Milan, Lombardy, IT | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Sanremo Marathon | Sanremo, Liguria, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Gran Paradiso National Park (Europe, Italy) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 42 individual races, including 10 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Aosta, Pila, Palermo, and Verona. Notable events in the selection include Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB, RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta, and Palermo Marathon.
Race distances span from 1 km to 120 km, reaching up to +8,200 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Gran Paradiso National Park includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Gran Paradiso National Park?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 42 individual races in Gran Paradiso National Park. A total of 10 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Monte Rosa Walserwaeg by UTMB, RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta, and Palermo Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Gran Paradiso National Park?
Events in Gran Paradiso National Park focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 120 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Aosta, Pila, Palermo, and Verona.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Gran Paradiso National Park?
The most selective courses in Gran Paradiso National Park climb up to +8,200 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Gran Paradiso National Park?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.