Lavaredo 120K
The queen race has a length of 120 km and an elevation gain of 5,800 meters. The start at 11pm is spectacular and the route is magnificent, with the passage at sunrise to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Race Category
Running Stones
4
Finals Access
Lavaredo 120K
18th edition
27 June 2025 11 p.m.
120 km 5,800 m+
Time limit: 30 hours
Start and finishing line: Corso Italia, Cortina d'Ampezzo
The queen race has a length of 120 km and an elevation gain of 5,800 meters. The start at 11pm is spectacular and the route is magnificent, with the passage at sunrise to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Having animals accompany participating athletes is strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate disqualification.
To address all the different possible climatic conditions on the day of the race, at their sole discretion and on the basis of the weather forecast provided by the competent body, the Organizers may modify the list of mandatory equipment. Any changes may be communicated up to 12 hours before the start of the race, therefore all athletes are advised to have all the mandatory equipment.
- race backpack to carry mandatory equipment
- long sleeved sweater
- long trousers or tights
- hat or bandana
- warm and waterproof gloves
- water reserve of at least 1 litre
- beaker of minimum 15 cl
- race bib number visible during the entire duration of the race
- emergency thermal blanket (min. 2.00 m x 1.40)
- whistle
- cell phone switched on with emergency numbers stored
- waterproof jacket with an integrated hood, made with a waterproof membrane like Goretex with minimum 10,000 Schmerber, designed to withstand bad weather in the mountains. (It is the runner's responsibility to bring a jacket that respects these criteria. In case of a check during the race, the steward or judge will decide if the jacket respects the criteria outlined in the official race regulations)
- headlamp with spare batteries or two headlamps with batteries
- footwear appropriate for running on Dolomite terrain (stones, rocks, gravel)
- to reduce plastic consumption, disposable tableware (cutlery, beakers, plates, bowls) will not be handed out at refreshment stations or life bases, thus athletes must bring their own cutlery and containers if they wish to eat hot/cold food
- energy bars or solid food
- at least 20€ to buy food in the Alpine huts if necessary
- elastic bandages for dressings
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- waterproof trousers
- mineral salts
- sunglasses
- warm long-sleeved sweatshirt
- sunscreen
- a third layer (fleece, quilted jacket etc.) in case of particularly cold weather
Trekking poles are permitted
Athletes are required to run in semi-autonomy and must carry at least one liter of liquid.
Assistance to athletes from family members or team members is only permitted in some refreshment stations, in the designated areas and with the agreement of the head of the refreshment station. Athletes may avail of assistance from only one person each.
There are 8 refreshment stations along the route:
| REFRESHMENT STATION | ASSISTANCE |
|---|---|
| Ospitale (18th km) | PROHIBITED |
| Passo Tre Croci (28th km) | PROHIBITED |
| Misurina (43rd km) | ALLOWED |
| Cimabanche (66th km) | ALLOWED |
| Malga Ra Stua (75th km) | PROHIBITED |
| Rifugio Col Gallina (95th km) | ALLOWED |
| Passo Giau (103rd km) | ALLOWED |
| Rifugio Croda da Lago (110th km) | PROHIBITED |
There are also two water points:
• Rifugio Auronzo (48th km)
• Malga Travenanzes (89th km)
Only athletes with a visible race bib number will have access to refreshment stations.
Food and drinks will be served by refreshment station personnel. Rubbish must be placed in the appropriate containers.
At the finish line there will be another refreshment station; it will also be possible to have a hot meal at the Palestra Revis, via dei Campi 1, Cortina d’Ampezzo.
There are several fountains along the route where athletes can refill their water supply. Any purchase of food and liquids in the mountain shelters is at the athletes’ own expense.
To reduce plastic consumption, disposable tableware (cutlery, beakers, plates, bowls) will not be handed out at refreshment stations or life bases, thus athletes must bring their own cutlery and containers if they wish to eat hot/cold food.
Each athlete will receive a bag with their race bib in which to place a change of clothes to use at Cimabanche (66th km) life base.
Athletes must place the number sticker they received with their race bib on the bag. The bags must be handed in between 9.00 pm and 10.30 pm on Friday 27.
Only bags provided by the Organizers will be transported to Cimabanche.
Bags with clothes left at Cimabanche may be collected between 3 pm on Saturday 28 June and (no later than) 12 noon on Sunday 29 June upon presentation of race bib numbers.
Under no circumstances will the Organizers send uncollected bags to athletes’ residences. Bags that are not collected by the deadline will be immediately destroyed for hygienic reasons. Athletes are advised not to place objects of value in their bags. In any case, the Organizers accept no liability for any theft, loss or damage to bags or their contents.
