Trail Running Walking & Hiking UTMB Index Races

Trail dello Stretto

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 13 km to 23 km with up to 1,550 m D+ in Messina (Sicily, Italy)

Location

Messina, Sicily, ItalyShow on map(38.1937° N, 15.5542° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,550 m

Trail dello Stretto is an endurance sporting event in Messina, Sicily, IT focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Forest.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail dello Stretto (23 km, +1,550 m D+), and Walking 13 km (13 km, +750 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ecotrailsicilia.it).

Official website

Trail dello Stretto in Messina (Work: "Volcano Etna-Sicily-Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx", Photo: gnuckx, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Volcano Etna-Sicily-Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx" · Photo: **gnuckx** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain High Altitude Forest

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail dello Stretto	Trail Running	23 km	+1,550 m	1,150 m - 1,801 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 13 km	Walking & Hiking	13 km	+750 m	1,153 m - 1,468 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

23 km

Elevation gain

+1,550 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,550 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 1,801 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

13.5 % / 24.3 %

Course format

Loop course

23 km+1,550 m D+Peak 1,801 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,801 m above sea level (+1,550 m D+, -1,550 m D-)

Peak: 1,801 m·at 10.4 km·Ø 13.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail dello Stretto take place?

Trail dello Stretto takes place in Messina, Sicily, IT (start area at coordinates 38.1937° N, 15.5542° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail dello Stretto?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail dello Stretto (23 km, +1,550 m D+), and Walking 13 km (13 km, +750 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail dello Stretto?

The main competition (Trail dello Stretto over 23 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,550 m of elevation gain and -1,550 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,801 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail dello Stretto?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ecotrailsicilia.it).