The mountain runners compete against an impressive backdrop in Val Gardena. © Newspower.it

The trail runners follow King Langkofel's call

The countdown has begun: there is less than a month until the Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon, which takes place in Val Gardena on June 10th.

16 May 2023

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The trail running event starts at Monte Pana in St. Christina. The route is 21 km long, like a classic half marathon, but entirely on mountain paths.

The Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon is the highlight of the season for the local athletes of the ASV Gherdëina Runners, such as Georg Piazza, who still wants to be at the forefront even at the age of 40 and is aiming for the podium, as well as his teammate Alex Oberbacher, vice-European champion in vertical ski mountaineering. They are joined by young Luca Clara, an athlete from Brixen, who also competes in the ASV Gherdëina Runner jersey.

Luca Clara is one of the favorites this year. © Newspower.it

Clara won four mountain running victories last year, including the Lessinia Legend Run and the Brixen Dolomites Marathon. This year he will be a contender for victory at the 5th Dolomites Saslong together with Trentino Daniele Felicetti, while in the women's category all eyes are on Martina Falchetti from Val Gardena and superstar Benedetta Coliva.

But one thing is already certain: everyone is a winner in the Dolomites Saslong Half Marathon and so every participant will be rewarded with a uniquely designed wooden finisher medal. Registration is limited to 600 participants.