Laveno SkyTrail 2026 - 24K

Laveno-Mombello, Italy

Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Distance

22.5km

Climb

Mountainous·1,576m

Start Time

08:30

Cutoff

3:30

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Runners

300

Overview

The flagship race of the Laveno SkyTrail: a technical, panoramic and complete mountain route built for runners who love genuine mountain running, with roughly 1,800 m of climbing according to the organiser's own race notes.

Views over Lake Maggiore, Monte Rosa and the Italian and Swiss Alps
Technical climbs and fun descents
Route through the Pizzoni di Laveno and Monte Sasso del Ferro
Two days of sport, nature and adventure

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Laveno, Lake Maggiore

Finish

Laveno, Lake Maggiore

Terrain

Mountain terrain above Lake Maggiore, with technical climbs and fast, fun descents across the Pizzoni di Laveno and Monte Sasso del Ferro.

Route

A 22.49 km mountain loop linking the Pizzoni di Laveno and Monte Sasso del Ferro, with sweeping views over Lake Maggiore, Monte Rosa and both the Italian and Swiss Alps. Three aid stations sit along the route and the whole course must be completed within 3 hours 30 minutes.

Race Day

The 24K starts at 08:30 and must be completed within 3 hours 30 minutes; the race forms part of a two-day programme of sport, nature and adventure around Lake Maggiore.

Good to know

What to bring

Trail running shoes with suitable sole

Mobile phone with the emergency number saved (printed on the bib)

Race bib with clearly visible number

Waterproof jacket or similar suitable for bad weather

At least 250 ml of liquid (optional for the 9K)

Food reserve (optional for the 9K)

Cup or bottle – no cups at aid stations (optional for the 9K)

Recommended

What you get

Finisher certificateA competitive sports medical certificate for endurance sports (Table B, e.g. athletics, rowing, cycling, triathlon) valid on race day, referring to the Italian Ministerial Decree of 18 February 1982. Entries are open to unattached athletes; a CSAIn membership valid until 31/12/2026 is activated for non-CSAIn members and its cost is included in the entry fee. Competitors not resident in Italy and not of Italian nationality must hold a fitness certificate for athletics valid on race day or self-certify possession of one using the form provided on the site.

On the day

ParkingStaff direct arrivals to available car parks. Car parks: Via XXV Aprile, Laveno (with showers and changing rooms, linked by shuttle to the finish); Via della Repubblica, Laveno; Via del Gaggetto, Laveno; Via Miralago, Laveno. A camper van area is available in Via Cavour 55, Gavirate, on Lake Varese (limited places, no booking, payment on site).

ShuttleFree shuttles wait at the end of the finish avenue to take runners to the showers/changing rooms at the sports centre in Via XXV Aprile, about 2 km from the finish area (also reachable by car, ample parking).

Aid stations · 324K SKY: 4 aid stations — three on the course plus one at the finish (liquids and solids) · 15K Trail: 3 aid stations — two on the course plus one at the finish (liquids and solids) · 9K Urban / 9K non-competitive: 2 aid stations — one on the course plus one at the finish (liquids and solids) · No drop-out/retirement collection points on the 24K or 9K; the 15K has one at Rifugio Adamoli · 24K: 4 aid stations – three on the course and one at the finish (liquids and solids) · 15K: 3 aid stations – two on the course and one at the finish (liquids and solids) · 9K: 2 aid stations – one on the course and one at the finish (liquids and solids) · Except for the 9K, no cups are provided at aid stations: bring your own cup or soft flask

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds are given for non-participation and no postponement or discount vouchers are recognised. At online registration a 'WEDOSPORT – non-participation insurance' can be activated: Option 1 – 100% refund with supporting documentation (request within 5 days of the impeding event and no later than 48 hours before the race start); Option 2 – 70% refund without documentation (request no later than 48 hours before the race start). If the race is cancelled by the organisation for force majeure, entry is transferred to one of the next two editions, net of registration fees paid.

TransfersNo athlete substitutions or bib transfers to other athletes are permitted by the organisation. A free change to a shorter distance is allowed (e.g. from 24K to 15K) subject to bib availability, by contacting [email protected] by 20 October.

Time limitThe time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Collecting your numberAt Parco Hotel de Charme, Via degli Angeli, Laveno Mombello (VA): Saturday 31 October from 13:00 to 17:00 for all distances, and Sunday 1 November from 7:00, closing at 8:00 for the 15K/24K and 8:30 for the 9K. A photo ID is required; bibs can be collected for a friend with a photocopy of their ID. Bibs are not handed out without the competitive certificate where one is required.

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