Scenic Trail

Expect bib collection or check-in where you confirm your identity and receive your race number and timing device. Bring photo ID, your registration confirmation, and any mandatory kit required for your distance, as organisers may perform kit checks. Scenic Trail has multiple races, from K120 ULTRA and K83 ENDURANCE to K18 WALK & RUN and KIDS RACE, so separate start times or waves are likely. Follow the official schedule for your distance and arrive at the start area well before your wave.

Finishers can expect a mountain-community atmosphere in Capriasca, with the professional organisation that Scenic Trail is known for. Typical trail finish areas include timing, food and drink, medical support, and space to recover. Bring warm, dry clothes for after your race, especially if you finish the higher or longer routes later in the day when alpine temperatures can drop.

Scenic Trail routes cover mountain ridges, hidden valleys, and unspoiled alpine trails, so grippy trail-running shoes with good protection are essential. For K120 ULTRA, K83 ENDURANCE, and K54 ORIGINAL TRAIL, consider trekking poles, a running vest with easy access to food and water, and layers for rapid weather changes. For shorter races like K31 SKYRACE and K18 WALK & RUN, lighter gear may be enough, but always carry the organiser's required minimum.

For these ultra distances, build a progressive plan with high weekly elevation gain, back-to-back long runs, night running, and practice with race-day nutrition and hydration. Rehearse your mandatory kit, pole use, foot care, and drop-bag strategy, because the K120 ULTRA and K83 ENDURANCE will demand self-sufficiency over many hours in Ticino's alpine terrain. Include recovery weeks and arrive rested rather than over-trained.