Adamello Ultra Trail takes place on Fri, Sep 25, 2026 in Vezza d'Oglio, Italy. The main route is 170 km.
- Date
- Fri, Sep 25, 2026
- Start
- Vezza d'Oglio 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 170 km
- Climbing
- 11,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Adamello Ultra Trail is a demanding 170 km alpine endurance race with 11,500 meters of elevation gain that retraces historical World War I mule tracks and military paths across the Adamello and Stelvio natural parks.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Adamello Ultra Trail requires immense vertical resilience and extreme alpine durability to complete 170 kilometers and 11,500 meters of elevation gain across mountainous terrain.
Vertical Endurance
Accumulating 11,500 meters of elevation gain over a 170 km distance demands exceptional climbing capacity and muscular endurance for sustained ascents.
Eccentric Leg Strength
Navigating extensive alpine descents following major climbs requires high resistance to muscle damage and joint fatigue during eccentric loading.
Multi-Day Durability
The extreme distance and elevation profile will push completion times deep into multiple days, requiring strict pacing and sustained energy management.
Given the multi-day nature of the event, athletes must consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour consistently to sustain output and prevent severe glycogen depletion.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Adamello Ultra Trail is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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