Winter Marathon 2027 – Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

• 21 januari 2027
  Datum van het evenement:
• 24 januari 2027
  Einde van het evenement:

Wat kun je verwachten?

Winter Marathon is the longest-running winter regularity rally for historic cars, held since 1989 in Madonna di Campiglio. Organized by the father and son team Roberto and Andrea Vesco of Vecars, owners and Mille Miglia winners, this event turns the Dolomite ski resort of Madonna di Campiglio in Trentino into a stage for classic cars on snowy mountain roads. It is a regularity competition, TSD rally, widely regarded as the longest-running winter event of its kind, and a traditional opening race in the classic regularity calendar.

Expect a renewed route of more than 500 km with 9 Dolomite passes and more than 60 time trials to be tackled in 2 stages: the first at night along Val Rendena and the second through the most famous roads and passes of Trentino-Alto Adige with evocative passage at sunset over the Dolomites. This is a TSD rally that starts in stylish ski resort town of Madonna di Campiglio and covers 447 km to 500 km of mountainous, snow and ice-covered roads, with studded tyres, on the most beautiful mountain roads of Trentino Alto Adige and Veneto.

The field is exclusive: open to cars manufactured until 1968, with fantastic machinery ranging from 1932 Fiat 508 Balilla Sport to 1968 Porsche 911S. In recent editions, 80 pre-1968 cars with 160 drivers and co-pilots, 25 different car makes represented, 14 pre-war cars, participants from 11 nations, 120 to 158 crews classified at finish, 20 to 24 automotive brands, 8 to 11 nationalities of crews and 24 Top Drivers. The atmosphere combines extreme fun and great satisfaction, with heavy snow producing best-ever editions, cold reaching -10°C on Pordoi Pass, and arrival at 2:00 AM in Piazza Righi in Madonna di Campiglio.

Wedstrijddata/evenementdata

Evenementdata: January 21–24, 2027

Duur: Four days, Thursday to Sunday, with technical and administrative checks on Thursday, trophies at stake from Thursday evening, heart of rally Friday afternoon from Piazzale Brenta, night stage Friday night, full day Saturday through Dolomite passes, final arrival early Sunday morning at 2:00 AM in Piazza Righi, awards Sunday.

Sluiting inschrijvingen: Late autumn previous year, with draw and list published after administrative checks.

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Stadion en sportlocatie

Base Location: Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino, Italy. Madonna di Campiglio rediscovers itself as host of one of most loved events of Alpine arc. Popular ski resort where technical and administrative checks of registered cars are carried out. Piazzale Brenta in Madonna di Campiglio is traditional start point at 2 PM on Friday, with number 1 car leaving under snowflakes. Piazza Righi in Madonna di Campiglio is traditional arrival at 2:00 AM final night.

Routegeografie: Route through provinces of Trento, South Tyrol, Trentino and Belluno, exploring roads of Italian Dolomites. More than 500 km, 9 Dolomite passes, four of them over 2,000 meters high, including Pordoi Pass, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, Valparola, Campolongo, Canazei crossing. First stage at night along Val Rendena, second stage through most famous roads and passes of Trentino-Alto Adige with evocative passage at sunset over Dolomites. Route changed more than 50 percent from previous editions in some years, receiving excellent feedback from participants.

Surface and Conditions: Snow, ice, mixed, with studded tyres allowed, mountainous roads, time trials, time controls, passage controls. Heavy snow produces best-ever editions, constant cold, challenging regularity.

Kenmerken van de locatie: Dolomite ski resort, luxury hotels, ski slopes, traditional Alpine chalets, UNESCO Dolomites backdrop.

Volledig wedstrijdschema of evenementenschema

Donderdag: Arrival of crews in Madonna di Campiglio, technical and administrative checks of registered cars at designated area, verification of cars manufactured until 1968, distribution of road books, first trophy at stake, welcome dinner, briefing by Roberto and Andrea Vesco.

Friday Afternoon: Heart of Winter Marathon begins at 2 PM at Piazzale Brenta when 1932 Fiat 508 S Balilla Sport with number 1 leaves Madonna di Campiglio to face more than 400 km, 40 to 60 time trials, five time controls and one passage control. First stage at night along Val Rendena, 420 km to 447 km circuit, through most beautiful mountain roads of Trentino Alto Adige and Veneto, with first time trials in valley.

Friday Night to Saturday: Night regularity through Val Rendena, then through Dolomite passes, with sunset passage over Dolomites. Time trials on snow-covered passes, with 44 time trials, four time controls and passage control in some editions.

Saturday Full Day: Second stage through most famous roads and passes of Trentino-Alto Adige, including 9 Dolomite passes, more than 60 time trials, with evocative passage at sunset. Crossing Canazei, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, with cold reaching -10°C on Pordoi Pass.

Sunday Early Morning: Traditional arrival at 2:00 AM in Piazza Righi in Madonna di Campiglio, with final classifications, 120 of runners classified at finish in recent edition. Awards ceremony Sunday midday, final lunch, closing of 39th running which brings important changes with new route through provinces of Trento.

Teams, atleten en deelnemers

Crews: 158 crews in 25 diverse marques took up challenge in best-ever snow edition, driving from Madonna di Campiglio and back via Canazei crossing wealth of mountain passes, with 120 classified at finish. 160 drivers and co-pilots driving 80 pre-1968 cars in typical edition, 122 teams with 20 automotive brands, 8 nationalities of crews and 24 Top Drivers in 2016 edition.

Cars: Open to cars manufactured until 1968, always attracts international list of participants. Fantastic machinery ranging from 1932 Fiat 508 Balilla Sport to 1968 Porsche 911S, including 14 pre-war cars, 25 different car makes represented, true gems of historical collections such as Fiat 508 S, Lancia Aprilia 1939, Morris Mini Cooper S 1965, Porsche 911S 1968.

Nationalities: Participants from 11 nations in attendance in recent years, 8 to 11 nationalities, including Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, UK, Netherlands, USA, Japan.

Top Drivers: 24 Top Drivers including Mille Miglia winners, regularity specialists, father and daughter teams like Ezio and Francesca Salviato from Varese adding name to prestigious roll of honour.

Organisatoren: Father and son team Roberto and Andrea Vesco, Vecars, private garages outside Brescia, organizers of Mille Miglia winning team, organizing Winter Marathon since 10th time organized by Vecars in 2017 edition, now 39th running in 2027.

Toernooiformaat en competitiestructuur

Regularity Competition: Traditional opening race in classic regularity event for historic cars. TSD rally, Time Speed Distance, with more than 60 time trials to be tackled in 2 stages, first at night along Val Rendena and second through most famous roads and passes. Not speed race but precision, with penalties for deviation from average speed.

Time Trials: 40 to 60 time trials, with 44 time trials in 2014 edition, 40 time trials in 2012 edition, plus four time controls and passage control. Time trials on snow and ice, with studded tyres, on mountain passes over 2000 meters.

Stages: Two stages, first night stage along Val Rendena, second day stage through Dolomites with evocative passage at sunset over Dolomites. Renewed route of more than 500 km with 9 Dolomite passes.

Classification: General classification based on penalties, with separation of 39 penalties between second and third in 2014 edition, 230 competing cars representing 24 marques in 2014, 158 crews regularly started from Piazzale Brenta in 2012.

Voorwaarden voor deelname: Cars manufactured until 1968, with 25 different makes, including pre-war cars from 1932 onwards. Crews of driver and co-pilot, international.

Trophies: Multiple trophies at stake from first evening, including overall, categories by age, Top Drivers, special prizes.

Wedstrijd-/evenementtijden

Technische controles: Thursday all day from morning to evening at designated area in Madonna di Campiglio.

Aanvangstijd: Friday 2:00 PM from Piazzale Brenta, first car leaves under snowflakes.

Night Stage: Friday night along Val Rendena, with time trials until late night.

Saturday Stage: Early morning to sunset, with passage at sunset over Dolomites, then night arrival.

Arrival Time: Sunday 2:00 AM traditional arrival in Piazza Righi in Madonna di Campiglio.

Onderscheidingen: Sunday midday at central location.

Expo: Classic car display throughout weekend in Madonna di Campiglio center.

Tickettypes

Pricing converted to USD from EUR previous editions. Winter Marathon is premium regularity rally with high entry fee due to organization, hospitality, safety, timekeeping.

Crew Entry 2 Persons and Car: Early $4,300 USD to $5,400 USD, standard $5,900 USD to $6,500 USD, late $7,000 USD. Includes registration for car manufactured until 1968, 2 persons driver and co-pilot, 3 nights hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, meals, road book, timekeeping, assistance, studded tyre support, insurance, trophies.

Top Driver Entry: $6,500 USD to $7,600 USD, includes priority number, hospitality, garage.

Support Crew Entry: $1,100 USD to $1,600 USD per person, includes hotel, meals, shuttle.

Spectator Packages: Free to watch along route and at Piazzale Brenta and Piazza Righi arrival, but VIP spectator hospitality $270 USD to $540 USD per day including heated tent, hot drinks, viewing of time trials.

Wat is inbegrepen: Technical and administrative checks, road book, more than 60 time trials, time controls, medical assistance, snow clearing, hotel 3 to 4 nights, welcome dinner, gala dinner, awards, photo service, official merchandise.

Fasen van ticketvrijgave

Phase 1 Early Entry: Until early autumn previous year, lowest fee, for example crew entry $4,300 USD to $5,400 USD, limited to first 80 cars.

Phase 2 Standard Entry: Until late autumn, standard fee $5,900 USD to $6,500 USD, with selection committee reviewing car eligibility.

Phase 3 Late Entry: Until winter, if places remain, highest fee $7,000 USD, with waiting list.

Selectie: One day after draw updated list with all participants admitted to race published on website wintermarathon.it. Drawn participants receive email with instructions for paying entry fee including registration fee, deposit for chip and one-day licence.

Terugbetaling: Registration fees non-refundable after acceptance, but transfer to another crew possible with administration fee of $54 USD, and cancellation protection available.

Groep: No group discount due to limited 80 cars, but multiple cars from same collection receive hospitality benefits.

VIP- en hospitality-opties

Piazzale Brenta VIP: Reserved heated tent at start at Piazzale Brenta with view of first car leaving, private bar, hot drinks, meeting with Top Drivers, photo opportunity with 1932 Fiat 508 S Balilla Sport.

Piazza Righi Arrival VIP: Reserved area at traditional arrival at 2:00 AM in Piazza Righi with heated lounge, champagne, live classification screens, awards preview.

Gastvrijheid in de Dolomietenpas: VIP tents at Pordoi Pass and Sella Pass with heated viewing, hot drinks, time trial screens, sunset viewing over Dolomites.

Hotel Hospitality: Official hotels in Madonna di Campiglio include Savoia Palace, Spinale, with garage for historic cars, early breakfast, late dinner, shuttle to start finish, ski pass included.

Team Gastvrijheid: For collections, reserved garage space near technical checks, team banner, group photo in Dolomites, dedicated mechanic support.

Gastvrijheid voor sponsors: Official sponsors provide vintage car maintenance, studded tyre service, photo and video packages.

Stadion- en evenementregels

Voorwaarden voor deelname: Cars manufactured until 1968, with 25 different makes represented, including pre-war cars. Cars must be road legal, with studded tyres allowed, historic registration. Crews must have valid driving licence, insurance, FIVA or ASI membership.

Technische controles: Mandatory technical and administrative checks of registered cars on Thursday, verification of car year, safety equipment, studded tyres, road book holder.

Wedstrijdregels: Regularity rally, TSD, must follow road book, respect average speeds, complete time trials, time controls and passage controls. Penalties for early or late arrival at time trials. Must respect road traffic laws, as route uses public mountain roads with snow and ice.

Veiligheid: Medical assistance along route, snow clearing, support vehicles, mandatory winter equipment, cold reaching -10°C on Pordoi Pass requires warm clothing.

Timekeeping: Professional timekeeping for more than 60 time trials, with 44 time trials, four time controls and passage control in some editions.

Gedragscode: Respect for Dolomites UNESCO heritage, no littering, no dangerous driving, respect for local communities, quiet in Madonna di Campiglio center at night arrival.

Hoe kom je daar

Per vliegtuig: Closest airports are Verona Villafranca and Bergamo Orio al Serio and Venice Marco Polo, all about 2 to 3 hours from Madonna di Campiglio by car. Transfer via shuttle or rental car.

Met de auto: From Trento take SS45 bis to Madonna di Campiglio via Val Rendena, from Bergamo via Val Camonica, from Bolzano via Val di Non. Winter tyres and chains mandatory. Studded tyres for rally cars only.

Met de trein: Train to Trento, then bus to Madonna di Campiglio via Trentino Trasporti.

Met de bus: Direct bus from Trento and Bergamo to Madonna di Campiglio.

Te voet: Madonna di Campiglio center is walkable, with Piazzale Brenta and Piazza Righi within 500 meters, technical checks area nearby.

Openbaar vervoer & parkeren

Openbaar vervoer: Local buses serve Madonna di Campiglio and Val Rendena, but car recommended for following rally along Dolomite passes. Shuttle for crews between hotels and start finish.

Parkeren: Official parking at Piazzale Brenta for rally cars, plus public parking outside centre for spectators. Early arrival recommended due to road closures around start area on Friday afternoon.

Wegafsluitingen: Piazzale Brenta and Piazza Righi closed for start and arrival, plus temporary closures on mountain passes during time trials for safety, with traffic managed by police.

Ondersteunende voertuigen: Organizer provides support vehicles for crews, with sweep vehicle after last car.

Accommodatiegebieden

Madonna di Campiglio Center: Best for immediate access to start finish Piazzale Brenta and Piazza Righi. Luxury hotels, chalets, $220 USD to $600 USD per night. Race-weekend rooms near centre go first.

Val Rendena Area: Hotels in Pinzolo, Carisolo, $130 USD to $270 USD, quiet for pre-race, on first night stage.

Dolomite Pass Hotels: Hotels near Canazei, Pordoi, Sella, $160 USD to $400 USD, ideal for following rally.

Boekingsadvies: With 80 cars plus 160 drivers and co-pilots plus support crews and spectators, hotels fill quickly in January ski season. Book early via wintermarathon.it hospitality page.

Eten en drinken op de locatie

Onderweg: No drink stations like running marathon, but hospitality tents at passes with hot drinks, tea, coffee, vin brulè, traditional Trentino specialties like polenta, speck, cheese.

Afwerkingsgebied: Finish area at Piazza Righi with hot drinks, food for crews, gala dinner included.

Stadsgastronomie: Madonna di Campiglio cuisine famous for Trentino dishes, canederli, polenta, speck, local cheeses, wines from Trentino Alto Adige. Restaurants offer convention for crews.

Hotel Dining: Welcome dinner Thursday, gala dinner Sunday, included in crew entry, with local wines and traditional dishes.

Sponsor Stands: Sponsor village with automotive products, vintage car parts, studded tyre displays.

Toegankelijkheid

Toegankelijkheid van de cursus: Mountainous, snow and ice-covered roads, not suitable for wheelchair along route, but start finish areas Piazzale Brenta and Piazza Righi accessible, with heated viewing areas.

Toegankelijkheid van de Expo: Technical checks area accessible, with accessible toilets, hospitality tents with heating.

Toegankelijkheid voor toeschouwers: Public areas in Madonna di Campiglio flat and accessible, but mountain passes require car and winter equipment.

Steun: Contact info@wintermarathon.it phone +39 030 827095 for specific accessibility needs and hospitality.

Beste wedstrijden/evenementen om bij te wonen

Start at Piazzale Brenta for Historic Departure: Best for seeing 80 pre-1968 cars leaving under snowflakes at 2 PM Friday, with number 1 car 1932 Fiat 508 S Balilla Sport, atmosphere of extreme fun and great satisfaction.

Night Stage Val Rendena for Night Regularity: Best for experiencing first stage at night along Val Rendena, with time trials on snow, studded tyres, lights in valley.

Pordoi Pass for Cold and Snow: Best for experiencing cold reaching -10°C on Pordoi Pass, sunset passage over Dolomites, 9 Dolomite passes, more than 60 time trials.

Arrival at Piazza Righi for Final Classification: Best for traditional arrival at 2:00 AM in Piazza Righi, with 120 classified at finish, fantastic machinery from 1932 to 1968, awards.

Gala Dinner for Celebration: Best for celebrating with Top Drivers, father and son team Roberto and Andrea Vesco, with stories of heavy snow producing best-ever Winter Marathon.

Hoogtepunten van het voorgaande jaar

Heavy Snow Best-Ever Edition: Heavy snow produces best-ever Winter Marathon with 158 crews in 25 diverse marques taking up challenge to drive from Madonna di Campiglio and back via Canazei crossing wealth of mountain passes, with 120 classified at finish, machinery from 1932 Fiat 508 Balilla Sport to 1968 Porsche 911S.

Renewed Route Feedback: Route changed more than 50 percent from previous editions, with renewed route of more than 500 km with 9 Dolomite passes and more than 60 time trials in 2 stages, first at night along Val Rendena and second through most famous roads and passes of Trentino-Alto Adige with evocative passage at sunset over Dolomites, receiving excellent feedback from participants despite very little snow and constant cold in some editions.

Father and Son Organization: Organized by father and son team Roberto and Andrea Vesco, 10th time organized by Vecars in 2017 edition, 122 teams with 20 automotive brands, 8 nationalities and 24 Top Drivers with true gems such as Fiat 508 S.

Roll of Honour: Ezio and Francesca Salviato father and daughter from Varese adding name to prestigious roll of honour, winning with challenging climbs and regularity, with Antonino Margiotta and Bruno Perno finishing third in 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S in 2014 edition with 230 competing cars representing 24 marques.

International Growth: Participants from 11 nations, 14 pre-war cars, 25 different car makes, showing Winter Marathon as longest-running winter regularity for historic cars since 1989, widely regarded as longest-running winter event of its kind, turning Dolomite ski resort into stage for classic cars on snowy mountain roads.

Officiële tickets

Officiële website: https://www.wintermarathon.it/

Contact: Phone +39 030 827095, email info@wintermarathon.it.

Registratie: Via official site, with technical and administrative checks in Madonna di Campiglio, draw and list published after checks, payment instructions via email.

Inbegrepen: Road book, more than 60 time trials, time controls, passage control, medical assistance, hotel 3 to 4 nights, welcome dinner, gala dinner, awards, photo service, official merchandise, insurance, snow clearing, support.

Authenticiteit: Purchase only via official site to guarantee genuine entry, insurance and included services. Limited to 80 cars, selection by committee, early booking recommended.

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