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Garda Trentino Half Marathon is one of most important half marathons in Italy, considering technical level and organization, but also taking into account large number of participants it draws. Founded in 2002 to enhance resources of Trentino territory and promote active holiday, involving tourists in sports activities, very renowned internationally, top late-season running event held at northern tip of Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, situated at foot of Alps.
Expect more than 3,300 runners completed course around Riva del Garda in early editions, over 2,700 finishers, almost 2,500 runners in 2010, 3,984 finishers in 2017, over 5,200 athletes from 76 nations at start in 22nd edition, 5,426 participants record with race bibs run out several days before event. Registrations closed a month in advance surpassing 5,000 participant mark, organizing committee led by Sandro Poli anticipates memorable competition between Arco and Riva del Garda.
Looking up you can admire unique shapes of Dolomites and looking down spectacle of Lake Garda, fantastic landscape that helps to lighten effort: this is Garda Trentino Half Marathon. A half marathon different to any other, that everyone finished with smile. Amazing flat route in small town in Italy, awesome route on Lake Garda with views of mountains, excellent race parties and mood. Your run will show you Garda Trentino from new perspective: past traditional and historical centre of Arco, along Sarca River, you will run down to beach and from there up to finish.
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Wedstrijddata/evenementdata
Evenementdata: November 2027 (Data nog te bepalen)
Weekend Program: Festival across weekend, with 10k and Run4Fun on Saturday and Half Marathon on Sunday, starting at 10:15 AM from PalaFiere in Riva del Garda, organizers reserve right to change start time due to organizational and television requirements.
Expo: Expo at PalaFiere Riva del Garda, bib collection Friday and Saturday.
Sluiting inschrijvingen: Limited number 4,800 participants for half marathon, held in all weather conditions, registrations close month in advance.
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Stadion en sportlocatie
Start and Finish Venue: Via Baltera, Riva del Garda, TN, Italia, PalaFiere in Riva del Garda, Sabbioni Beach, Via Cristoph Hartung Von Hartungen, Riva del Garda, Autonomous Province of Trento, Piazza III Novembre 23, 38066 Riva del Garda.
Course Profile: Flat, course surface road, other tags lakeside, scenic, point to point, 5000 to 9999 participants, kids run. Gently undulating loop course, at first participants run eastwards to campsites of Linfano and then northwards through fertile valley to town of Arco which is very popular with rock climbers, from there route takes runners along Sarca river back to Lake Garda. In recent editions starting in Arco and finishing in Riva del Garda passing through Torbole, or starting and finishing in picturesque old town of Riva del Garda.
Course Highlights: Traditional and historical centre of Arco, along Sarca River, down to beach and up to finish, orchards to Arco, fertile valley, Sarca river back to Lake Garda, beach, lake side path from Torbole sul Garda to Riva del Garda on route entirely closed to traffic for Run4Fun.
Kenmerken van de locatie: Northern shore of Lake Garda transformed into location of widespread running festival along marathon route, picturesque old town of Riva del Garda, situated at north-western tip of Lago di Garda, Italy’s largest lake, at foot of Alps.
Voorzieningen: PalaFiere expo, timing, medical, feed stations, bag drop.
Volledig wedstrijdschema of evenementenschema
Vrijdag: Expo opens at PalaFiere Riva del Garda, bib collection, sponsor village, presentation of elite athletes, pasta party.
Zaterdag: 10k Garda Trentino and Run4Fun. 10K Garda Trentino is non competitive race open to everyone on last 10 km of Garda Trentino half marathon race course, start from Segantini Square in Arco, finish line in Riva del Garda in 3 November Square, start 9:00 AM from Casa del Dazio in Torbole sul Garda, event along lake side path from Torbole to Riva entirely closed to traffic. Run4Fun and Kids Run in Riva.
Zondag: Garda Trentino Half Marathon main race, starting at 10:15 AM from PalaFiere in Riva del Garda, route northwards through orchards to Arco then along Sarca river back to Lake Garda, flat, road, lakeside, scenic, point to point. Finish at Piazza III Novembre, awards ceremony, final party.
Three Day Festival: For three days northern shore of Lake Garda transformed into running festival along marathon route.
Teams, atleten en deelnemers
Half Marathon Runners: More than 3,300 runners completed course around Riva del Garda, over 2,700 finishers, almost 2,500 in 2010, 3,984 in 2017, over 5,200 athletes from 76 nations at start in 22nd edition, 5,426 record participants. Top late-season running event with high technical level.
Elite Athletes: Jonathan Kosgei Kanda 1:05:06 finished just seconds ahead of Simon Stutzel 1:05:12 to win Mezza Maratona del Garda Trentino in 2015, high level runners from Kenya, Ethiopia, Italy, Europe. Total finishers 3984 in 2017 with Belarusian masters runner Odyssey Delyanov notes.
Amateurs and Tourists: Founded to enhance resources of Trentino territory and promote active holiday involving tourists in sports activities, attracting tourists, families, running clubs, rock climbers from Arco.
10k and Run4Fun: 10k non competitive open to everyone on last 10 km of half marathon course, Run4Fun along lake side path from Torbole to Riva entirely closed to traffic, kids run.
International: 76 nations, 5,000 plus participants, very renowned internationally, limited number 4,800 for half marathon.
Toernooiformaat en competitiestructuur
Half Marathon 21.097 km: Competitive section open to Italian and foreign athletes born in or before 2008 governed by FIDAL and EPS agreements, flat course profile, road surface, lakeside scenic point to point or gently undulating loop, starting and finishing in picturesque old town of Riva del Garda or starting in Arco and finishing in Riva passing through Torbole, 4 routes available to participants 21 km half marathon.
10k Garda Trentino: Non competitive race open to everyone on last 10 km of half marathon course, start Segantini Square Arco finish 3 November Square Riva del Garda, flat, road.
Run4Fun: Non competitive along lake side path Torbole to Riva entirely closed to traffic, starting 9:00 AM Casa del Dazio Torbole.
Categorieën: Age groups, absolute men women, team classification, FIDAL and EPS.
Limit: Half marathon limited number 4,800 participants, held in all weather conditions, registrations closed month in advance surpassing 5,000 mark, bibs run out several days before event.
Timing: Chip timing, medical assistance, feed stations.
Wedstrijd-/evenementtijden
Expo-tijden: Friday and Saturday at PalaFiere Riva del Garda.
Race Day Schedule: Saturday 10k start around 9:00 AM Casa del Dazio Torbole, Run4Fun same area. Sunday Half Marathon start 10:15 AM PalaFiere Riva del Garda, organizers reserve right to change start time due to organizational and television requirements.
Sluitingstijden: Half marathon cut-off 3 hours, 10k 1 hour 30 minutes, Run4Fun 1 hour.
Onderscheidingen: Sunday afternoon after half marathon finish at Piazza III Novembre.
Pastafeest: Saturday evening at PalaFiere.
Tickettypes
Pricing converted to USD from previous editions listed on Findarace and Ahotu.
Half Marathon 21.097 km: Standard $40 USD to $43 USD, early $35 USD, late $54 USD. From $13 USD entry on Ahotu but actual competitive fee around $40 USD. Includes timing chip, finisher medal, race pack, technical t-shirt, bag drop, feed stations, medical assistance, pasta party.
10k Garda Trentino: $25 USD to $27 USD, includes same services, non competitive.
Run4Fun: $15 USD to $16 USD, includes t-shirt, gadget, refreshments, non competitive.
Wat is inbegrepen: Flat route, road surface, lakeside scenic, point to point, feed stations along Sarca river and beach, medical, timing, bag drop.
Extras: Pasta party extra for non-registered, accommodation packages via Trentino Eventi.
Fasen van ticketvrijgave
Phase 1 Early: Until early autumn, lowest price, half marathon $35 USD to $40 USD, 10k $25 USD, Run4Fun $15 USD.
Phase 2 Standard: Until month before event, moderate increase, half $43 USD to $54 USD, registrations closed month in advance surpassing 5,000 mark.
Phase 3 Late: Last month if caps not reached, highest price, half $54 USD, but usually bibs run out several days before event, record 5,426 participants.
On-Site: No on-site registration due to 4,800 limit and high demand.
Terugbetaling: Registration fees non-refundable, but transfer allowed with medical certificate and administration fee via Trentino Eventi SSD.
Groep: Club group discount via eventi@trentinoeventi.it.
VIP- en hospitality-opties
PalaFiere VIP: Reserved tent at PalaFiere Riva del Garda with view of start finish at Via Baltera and Piazza III Novembre, private bag drop, dedicated toilets, catering with Trentino specialties, post-race massage priority.
Arco VIP: Reserved area at Segantini Square Arco for 10k start with private bar and viewing of historical centre.
Torbole VIP: Reserved area at Casa del Dazio Torbole for Run4Fun start along lake side path, with lake view.
Team Gastvrijheid: For clubs, reserved tent near start finish, custom bib grouping, team banner, group photo with Lake Garda and Dolomites backdrop.
Toeristische pakketten: Partner hotels in Riva del Garda offering half board, early breakfast, shuttle to Arco start, guided tours to Arco castle and Torbole beach.
Elite Services: Dedicated warm-up area, front corral, elite drink stations along Sarca river.
Stadion- en evenementregels
Voorwaarden voor deelname: Open to Italian and foreign athletes born in or before 2008 governed by FIDAL and EPS agreements dated November 8 2026 as follows: Garda Trentino Half Marathon sezione competitiva a Italian and or foreign athletes resident in Italy with FIDAL membership or Runcard plus medical certificate, foreign non-resident with World Athletics federation membership.
Inzameling van slabbetjes: At PalaFiere Riva del Garda, must bring confirmation letter, ID and sports membership.
Course Rules: Flat course profile road surface, must follow marked route from Riva del Garda to Linfano campsites northwards through fertile valley to Arco then along Sarca river back to Lake Garda or from Arco to Riva via Torbole, no short cuts, no littering, respect for lake and orchards.
Tijdslimieten: Cut-off enforced with sweep vehicles, must finish within 3 hours for half marathon.
Medical: Medical assistance along course and at finish at Piazza III Novembre, with support for lakeside conditions.
Environmental: Lake Garda largest lake Italy, respect for water, no littering, stay on road, quiet in old town.
Hoe kom je daar
Per vliegtuig: Closest airports Verona Villafranca and Bergamo Orio al Serio and Venice Marco Polo, all about 1 to 1.5 hours from Riva del Garda by car. Transfer via shuttle or rental car.
Met de auto: From Verona take A22 Brenner to Rovereto then SS240 to Riva del Garda, from Trento via SS45 bis to Riva. Follow signs for Riva del Garda PalaFiere Via Baltera. Winter tyres recommended if late season.
Met de trein: Train to Rovereto or Trento, then bus to Riva del Garda via Trentino Trasporti.
Met de bus: Direct bus from Verona, Trento, Brescia to Riva del Garda, plus shuttle from Arco and Torbole to start.
Te voet: Riva del Garda old town walkable, start finish Via Baltera and Piazza III Novembre within 500 meters.
Openbaar vervoer & parkeren
Openbaar vervoer: Local buses serve Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole, Linfano, with limited service to lake side path, walking recommended. Shuttle for runners between Arco and Riva and Torbole.
Parkeren: Official parking at PalaFiere Riva del Garda, plus public parking outside old town for spectators. Early arrival recommended due to road closures around Via Baltera and lake side path from Torbole to Riva on race weekend.
Wegafsluitingen: Lake side path Torbole to Riva entirely closed to traffic for Run4Fun and race, plus roads from Riva to Linfano and Arco closed or controlled for half marathon.
Ondersteunende voertuigen: Organizer provides support vehicles for runners, with sweep vehicle after last runner.
Accommodatiegebieden
Riva del Garda Center: Best for immediate access to start finish Via Baltera and Piazza III Novembre and PalaFiere. Hotels, $90 USD to $220 USD per night. Race-weekend rooms near lake go first.
Arco Area: Hotels near traditional and historical centre of Arco, very popular with rock climbers, $80 USD to $180 USD, quiet for pre-race, on route.
Torbole Area: Hotels near Torbole sul Garda, $85 USD to $190 USD, on lake side path, ideal for Run4Fun participants.
Linfano and Orchards: Campsites of Linfano and fertile valley accommodations, $50 USD to $120 USD, budget for campers.
Boekingsadvies: With 5,200 to 5,426 participants record, hotels fill quickly in late season. Book early via Garda Trentino tourism and eventi@trentinoeventi.it.
Eten en drinken op de locatie
On Course: Feed stations along route from Riva to Arco and back, with water, isotonic, tea, fruit, gels, Trentino specialties.
Afwerkingsgebied: Finisher area at Piazza III Novembre with hot tea, water, fruit, mountain soup, local cheese and speck.
PalaFiere Expo: Trentino food stands with polenta, carne salada, local cheeses, craft beer, coffee, pastries.
Stadsgastronomie: Riva del Garda cuisine famous for Trentino dishes, carne salada, polenta, lake fish, olive oil from Garda, wines from Trentino. Restaurants offer convention for bib holders.
Pastafeest: Saturday pasta party at PalaFiere included in entry, with Ladin and Trentino specialties.
Toegankelijkheid
Toegankelijkheid van de cursus: Flat course profile, road surface, suitable for wheelchair with prior arrangement, gently undulating loop, point to point, lakeside scenic, accessible.
Toegankelijkheid van de Expo: PalaFiere Riva del Garda accessible, with accessible toilets, bag drop low counters.
Public Areas: Via Baltera and Piazza III Novembre flat and accessible, with accessible viewing areas, Sabbioni Beach accessible.
Family and Inclusive: 10k non competitive and Run4Fun fully accessible, with paved lake side path from Torbole to Riva entirely closed to traffic.
Steun: Contact eventi@trentinoeventi.it via trentinoeventi.it for specific accessibility needs.
Beste wedstrijden/evenementen om bij te wonen
Half Marathon for Lake Garda Dream: Best for experiencing Garda Trentino Half Marathon that awaits to inspire challenge and delight you, flat course profile road surface lakeside scenic point to point, 5000 to 9999 participants, show Garda Trentino from new perspective past traditional and historical centre of Arco along Sarca River down to beach and up to finish.
10k for Last 10 km Experience: Best for experiencing last 10 km of half marathon course, non competitive open to everyone, start Segantini Square Arco finish 3 November Square Riva del Garda, ideal for those wanting shorter distance with lake view.
Run4Fun for Lake Side Path: Best for lake side path from Torbole sul Garda to Riva del Garda on route entirely closed to traffic, starting 9:00 AM Casa del Dazio Torbole, family friendly.
Riva to Arco Loop for Orchards and River: Best for running eastwards to campsites of Linfano and northwards through fertile valley to Arco popular with rock climbers then along Sarca river back to Lake Garda, with unique shapes of Dolomites and spectacle of Lake Garda.
Three Day Festival for Running Holiday: Best for three day running festival along marathon route northern shore of Lake Garda transformed into location, with expo, pasta party, race parties and mood, 76 nations participation.
Hoogtepunten van het voorgaande jaar
Record Participation: 22nd edition with over 5,200 athletes from 76 nations at start, registrations closed month in advance surpassing 5,000 participant mark, organizing committee led by Sandro Poli anticipates memorable competition between Arco and Riva del Garda, 5,426 participants record bibs run out several days before event, looking up admire unique shapes of Dolomites and looking down spectacle of Lake Garda fantastic landscape that helps to lighten effort.
Late-Season Top Event: With over 2,700 finishers, Garda Trentino Half Marathon is top late-season running event held at northern tip of Lake Garda Italy’s largest lake, starting and finishing in picturesque old town of Riva del Garda, route runs northwards through orchards to town of Arco very popular with rock climbers.
Elite Performance: Jonathan Kosgei Kanda 1:05:06 finished just seconds ahead of Simon Stutzel 1:05:12 to win Mezza Maratona del Garda Trentino in 2015 with more than 3,300 runners completing course around Riva del Garda, 3984 finishers in 2017, 12th edition held with high level runners.
International Renown: Competition founded in 2002 to enhance resources of Trentino territory and promote active holiday involving tourists in sports activities, very renowned internationally one of most important half marathons in Italy considering technical level and organization but also large number of participants.
Festival Growth: For three days northern shore of Lake Garda transformed into location of widespread running festival along marathon route, on Sunday November 11 2026 Garda Trentino Half Marathon starting in Arco and finishing in Riva del Garda passing through Torbole 4 routes available 21 km half marathon, amazing flat route small town Italy awesome route Lake Garda views mountains excellent race parties and mood.
Officiële tickets
Officiële website: https://www.trentinoeventi.it/
Contact: Email eventi@trentinoeventi.it.
Registratie: Via official site trentinoeventi.it rules page, with limited number 4,800 participants for half marathon held in all weather conditions, participation requirements open to Italian and foreign athletes born in or before 2008 governed by FIDAL and EPS agreements.
Inbegrepen: Timing chip, finisher medal, race pack, technical t-shirt, bag drop, feed stations, medical assistance, pasta party, insurance.
Authenticiteit: Purchase only via official site and Findarace to guarantee genuine entry, insurance and included services. Via Baltera Riva del Garda.
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FAQ
Where does the race start and finish and what is the course like?
Start and finish are at Via Baltera Riva del Garda PalaFiere and Piazza III Novembre 23, with alternative start Segantini Square Arco for 10k and Casa del Dazio Torbole for Run4Fun along lake side path entirely closed to traffic. Course profile flat road surface lakeside scenic point to point or gently undulating loop, at first participants run eastwards to campsites of Linfano then northwards through fertile valley to town of Arco very popular with rock climbers from there along Sarca river back to Lake Garda, past traditional and historical centre of Arco down to beach and up to finish, with unique shapes of Dolomites and spectacle of Lake Garda.
How many runners participate and how competitive is it?
More than 3,300 runners completed course around Riva del Garda in early editions, over 2,700 finishers, almost 2,500 in 2010, 3,984 in 2017, over 5,200 athletes from 76 nations at start in 22nd edition with 5,426 participants record bibs run out several days before event, making it one of most important half marathons in Italy considering technical level and organization and large number of participants. Top late-season running event founded in 2002 to enhance resources of Trentino territory and promote active holiday involving tourists in sports activities, very renowned internationally, with elite winners like Jonathan Kosgei Kanda 1:05:06 just ahead of Simon Stutzel 1:05:12, limited to 4,800 participants for half marathon held in all weather conditions.
What distances are available besides half marathon?
10k Garda Trentino is non competitive race open to everyone on last 10 km of half marathon race course, start Segantini Square Arco finish 3 November Square Riva del Garda, flat road, ideal for those wanting shorter distance with lake view. Run4Fun takes place along lake side path from Torbole sul Garda to Riva del Garda on route entirely closed to traffic starting 9:00 AM Casa del Dazio Torbole, family friendly. Four routes available including 21 km half marathon, plus kids run, with three day northern shore of Lake Garda transformed into running festival along marathon route.
How do I get to Riva del Garda and where should I stay?
Closest airports Verona Villafranca and Bergamo Orio al Serio and Venice Marco Polo about 1 to 1.5 hours by car, train to Rovereto or Trento then bus to Riva del Garda via Trentino Trasporti, by car via A22 Brenner to Rovereto then SS240 to Riva. Best accommodation Riva del Garda center near Via Baltera and Piazza III Novembre and PalaFiere for immediate start finish access, Arco area near traditional and historical centre popular with rock climbers for quiet pre-race on route, Torbole area near lake side path for Run4Fun participants, plus Linfano campsites and fertile valley budget options, booking early via Garda Trentino tourism and eventi@trentinoeventi.it due to 5,200 plus record participation.
What is included in entry and what facilities are available?
Included are timing chip, finisher medal, race pack, technical t-shirt, bag drop, feed stations along Sarca river and beach, medical assistance, pasta party, insurance, with flat route road surface lakeside scenic point to point. Expo at PalaFiere Riva del Garda with bib collection, sponsor village, Trentino food stands with polenta carne salada local cheeses craft beer coffee pastries, plus pasta party Saturday evening. Facilities include medical assistance along course and finish at Piazza III Novembre, accessible viewing areas, accessible toilets, shuttle between Arco and Riva and Torbole, with lake side path entirely closed to traffic for safety.
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