Forni di Sopra (Italy), Sunday 26 August 2012

The Skyrace Dolomiti Friulane features a spectacular 20km trail running route through the breathtaking scenery of the Friulian Dolomites in north-eastern Italy.

The start and the finish are in the ski and holiday resort of Forni di Sopra (880m).

The route is very demanding. Overall, it includes 1700 metres of ascent and 1700 metres of descent, partly over very steep and rough terrain.

Approximately four kilometres are on asphalt roads.

The highest point on the course is on the "Forcella dell'inferno", at 2175 metres above sea level.

Fortunately, participants can take their time and enjoy the beautiful views as the time limit to finish the race is seven hours.

In 2011, over 500 runners and hikers took part in the skyrace. The fastest finishers were Matteo Piller Hofer (2:02:45) and Lorella Baron (2.39:00).

Country: Italy

Venue (Map): Forni di Sopra (93km from Udine, 160km from Venice, 205km from Ljubljana, 206km from Innsbruck)

Date: 26 August 2012 (Sunday)

Race distance: 20km (+1700m, -1700m)

Start time: 8.00

Start and finish: "Davòst" sports centre in Forni di Sopra (880m)

Entries: online (until 25 Aug 2012, 12.00h), payment in cash on the day; late entries on the day

Entry fees: € 35 (for entries until 25 Aug 2012, 12.00h), € 40 (late entries on the day)

Race centre: at the"Cjasa dai Foness" (25 Aug 2012 from 18.00); at the start (on the day from 6.30)

You get: windbreaker jacket, goodie bag, five aid stations along the course and one at the finish, pasta party after the race

Prizes: to the first 10 M/F and to the first 3 in each category

Showers and changing facilities: yes

Award ceremony: 15.30

Number of finishers 2011: 565 (496 men, 69 women)

Event website: www.for-adventure.it/sky-race-delle-dolomiti-friulane.html

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