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Dolomiti Extreme Trail is a 73km ultra marathon in Feltre, Italy. Distance: 73km. Elevation: 5,100m D+. Difficulty: brutal (Challenge Rating 60/100). DNF rate: 25%. Time limit: 20h. Surface: trail. Established 2015.

73km brutal mountainous alpine trail technical

Dolomiti Extreme Trail

Feltre, Veneto, Italy

"73km through the Dolomites UNESCO site with 5100m of climbing and exposed ridgeline running."

60
Challenging
Distance 73km
Elevation Gain ↑5,100m
Surface trail
DNF Rate 25%
Cutoff 20h
What Makes It Unique

An extreme mountain ultra through the iconic Dolomites with brutal vertical gain, technical scrambling, and UNESCO World Heritage scenery.

The Course

An extreme mountain trail through the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site. The course features dramatic vertical gain, exposed ridgelines, via ferrata sections, and technical scrambling through some of the most spectacular rock formations in the Alps.

Profile

mountainous

Topology

loop

Aid Stations

6

Highest Point

2,580m

No Crew Access
No Pacers
Yes Mandatory Gear
No Navigation

Runner Experience

Scenery 5/5
Organization 3/5
Community 3/5
Aid Stations

Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.

Post-Race Culture

Mountain village finish with local food, drinks, and a relaxed post-race atmosphere. The setting rewards the effort.

Race Day Weather

Temperature

12°C

2° – 22°

Humidity

60%

Rain Chance

35%

Conditions

Summer Dolomite weather. Warm valleys, cold exposed ridges. Afternoon thunderstorms common. Can be genuinely dangerous in storms due to exposed terrain.

Stats & Records

Established

2015

Finishers

250

Avg Finish

14:00:00

Course Record (M)

8:15:22

Daniel Jung (2023)

Course Record (W)

10:02:45

Lisa Borzani (2022)

Entry

Entry Cost

€95

Opens

December

Sells Out

months

Max Starters: 350
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Lore & Trivia

The Dolomiti Extreme Trail cuts through the heart of the Italian Dolomites — a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range of vertical limestone towers, hidden valleys, and via ferrata routes that were originally military paths from World War I. The 90km course with 5,600m of gain takes runners through a landscape that is both beautiful and brutal: pastel-coloured rock walls that glow pink at sunset, scree fields that shift underfoot, and alpine meadows carpeted in wildflowers between the vertical sections. The Dolomites are Italy's mountain running heartland, and this race showcases them at their most dramatic.

  • 90km with 5,600m of gain through the Italian Dolomites.
  • UNESCO World Heritage mountain range.
  • Via ferrata sections were originally WWI military paths.
  • The Dolomite rock turns pink at sunset — "enrosadira."
  • Rifugi (mountain huts) along the course serve Italian espresso.
  • Technical terrain demands mountain running experience.
  • The Dolomites are Italy's premier trail running destination.

The Dolomites don't look real. You run through them and still don't believe they exist.

— A Dolomiti finisher On the surreal beauty of the Dolomite landscape

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Dolomiti Extreme Trail? +

Dolomiti Extreme Trail is a 73km (73km) ultra marathon with 5,100m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.

How hard is Dolomiti Extreme Trail? +

Dolomiti Extreme Trail is rated brutal with a Challenge Rating of 60/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 25%. Runners have 20 hours to finish.

What is the weather like at Dolomiti Extreme Trail? +

Average temperature is 12°C (range 2°C to 22°C) with 60% humidity and a 35% chance of rain. Summer Dolomite weather. Warm valleys, cold exposed ridges. Afternoon thunderstorms common. Can be genuinely dangerous in storms due to exposed terrain.

Are crew and pacers allowed at Dolomiti Extreme Trail? +

No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.

What is the course record for Dolomiti Extreme Trail? +

The men's course record is 8:15:22 set by Daniel Jung in 2023. The women's course record is 10:02:45 set by Lisa Borzani in 2022.

What is the average finish time for Dolomiti Extreme Trail? +

The average finish time is 14:00:00. About 250 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 25%.

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