Expected August 2027
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The Ticino Wildlands 500 is an approximately 500-kilometre route with 40,000 metres of elevation gain, to be covered on foot along the alpine and pre-alpine trails bordering the Canton of Ticino. It is a self-supported challenge between control points, with no direct external assistance.
500 km route with 40,000 m elevation gain
Alpine and pre-alpine trails
Self-supported between control points
Start / Finish
Roveredo, Canton Ticino, Switzerland
Roveredo, Canton Ticino, Switzerland
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What you get
Free accommodation at the base from 6-8 August and 13-19 August
Shared dinner before the start
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The Ticino 500 is a self-supported 500 km trail run with 40,000 m elevation gain through the alpine and pre-alpine trails of Canton Ticino, Switzerland.
No, it is a private sporting raid focused on adventure and self-discovery, not a competitive race.
Participants must be completely self-sufficient between control points, with no direct external assistance.
No, there is no qualification requirement.
Participants must be at least 18 years old, experienced runners physically and mentally prepared for long-distance self-supported adventures, able to handle navigation, basic mountain self-sufficiency, and outdoor survival situations.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Ticino, Switzerland
Expected August 2027
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