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Chianti Castles
Radda in Chianti loop. Twenty-five castles. Five thousand two hundred meters of vert through Tuscan vineyards and rugged Monte San Michele.
120 km+9,545 ft-9,540 ft28 hours965 ft to 2,875 fttech 6/1012 stations25 castlesTuscanyUTMB IndexWSER qualifierMarch
Distance120 km
Gain+9,545 ft
Loss-9,540 ft
Altitude965 ft to 2,875 ft
Technicality6/10
Air40°F to 65°F
- Start1,747 ft
- High2,875 ft
- Low965 ft
- Finish1,751 ft
- Radda in Chianti at mile 37, cutoff 14 hours
- Finish Castellina at mile 76, cutoff 28 hours
Field, 2026 · 5-year sampleresults
Starters671
Finish rate80%
Median18:39
Sub-24510
Geometrycourse math
Steepest drop948 ft-8.6% over 2.1 mi
Night miles35 misunset near 18:00 local
Weather at the cruxcourse math
At hour 9 of race, feels like 14 C (61 F).Sample of 7 race days, medium confidence.At hour 9 of race, apparent temperature P90 is 14 C / 58 F.
Course records
Men08:40:33Andreas REITERER
Women10:12:29Azara GARCIA DE LOS SALMONES
The cruxMonte San Michele climb after mile 75 through Chianti vineyards
Course DNA
The Course
One hundred twenty kilometer loop from Radda in Chianti. First 40 kilometers through Sienese Chianti vineyards on runnable trails. Then rugged ascents to Monte Luco and Monte San Michele where the path turns technical. Twenty-five castles of the Ancient League line the route. 28 hours spans 120 km on 70% trail. +9,545 ft shapes the middle miles.
The Work
Late March weather swings cold and wet. Long runnable sections early tempt overpacing before Monte San Michele. Train sustained climbing on mixed trail and dirt road. Train +9,545 ft across 120 km. Long back-to-backs in March weather.
Kit
Mandatory UTMB gear including waterproof jacket, cell phone, cup, emergency blanket. Poles for long climbs. Trail shoes with grip for muddy spring trails. March in Radda in Chianti, Italy: 40°F to 65°F. Pack for 12 stations and night if 28 hours runs long.
Race Day
4:00 am start from Radda. Twenty-eight hour cutoff. UTMB Index race. Do not miss intermediate cutoffs on the second half climbs. Monte San Michele climb after mile 75 through Chianti vineyards decides the back half. Hold calories and keep aid stops under control with 28 hours on the clock.
Results
Chianti Castles finish lines.
Winner: Thomas Cardin, 9:58:38.
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