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At a glance
Brunello Crossing 2027 takes place on 21 February 2027 in Montalcino (SI), Toscana. Distances: 45 km, 24.5 km, 17.5 km, 14.4 km. Start at 08:00 from Piazza del Popolo, Montalcino.
- Date
- Sunday, 21 February 2027
- Location
- Montalcino (SI), Toscana, Italy
- Start
- Piazza del Popolo, Montalcino
- Finish
- Piazza del Popolo, Montalcino
- Distances
- Brunello Crossing 45 km - Trofeo Banfi · Competitive
- Brunello Crossing 24 km - Trofeo Camigliano · Competitive
- Col d'Orcia Walk & Nordic Walking · 17.5 km · Non-competitive
- Brunello Crossing 14 km - Trofeo Enoteca La Fortezza · Competitive
- Start times
- Brunello Crossing 45 km - Trofeo Banfi 08:00 · Brunello Crossing 24 km - Trofeo Camigliano 10:00 · Col d'Orcia Walk & Nordic Walking 09:30 · Brunello Crossing 14 km - Trofeo Enoteca La Fortezza 10:45
- Entry fees
- Brunello Crossing 45 km - Trofeo Banfi €50 · Brunello Crossing 24 km - Trofeo Camigliano €35 · Col d'Orcia Walk & Nordic Walking €25 · Brunello Crossing 14 km - Trofeo Enoteca La Fortezza €20
- Registration
- Registration open until 6 February 2027 · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- Asd Montalcino Trail ↗
- Official website
- montalcinocrossing.it ↗
Last updated: 18 October 2026
The race
The Brunello Crossing is a trail running event in the hills of Montalcino, through woods, Brunello vineyards, villages and farms. It was born from a group of sport and local enthusiasts and is organised by SSD Montalcino Trail, sanctioned by UISP.
The 2027 edition takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February 2027: Saturday is for bib collection, Sunday for the races. There are four distances:
- 45 km Trofeo Banfi, 1,820 m D+, start at 8:00
- 24 km Trofeo Camigliano, 1,100 m D+, start at 10:00
- 14 km Trofeo Enoteca La Fortezza, 650 m D+, start at 10:45
- 17.5 km Col d'Orcia Walk & Nordic Walking, non-competitive, wave starts from 9:30
The three competitive races start and finish in Piazza del Popolo; the race pack includes a bottle of wine and every finisher gets a wine glass.
Course
The competitive races start from Piazza del Popolo, cross the old town and leave through Porta al Cassero, next to the 14th-century Fortress. Through woods and vineyards the 45 km reaches Castello Banfi - Poggio alle Mura, climbs to the medieval village of Sant'Angelo in Colle and to Ventolaio, where it rejoins the 24 km.
The Patataio descent, overlooking the Val d'Orcia and Monte Amiata, leads to Castelnuovo dell'Abate and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. The route then climbs to Il Cocco, one of the highest points, where the 14 km joins, and re-enters the town through Porta Cerbaia to the finish in the square.
The surface mixes trails, dirt roads and short stretches of tarmac, marked with flags, arrows and dots. Aid stations: 5 plus the final one on the 45 and 24 km, 2 plus the final one on the 14 km. The walk starts from Sant'Angelo Scalo, at the Col d'Orcia estate, and ends in Montalcino; a free shuttle is available after km 9 for those who stop early.
Entry fees
- Until 31 October 2026Now€50
- Until 31 December 2026€55
- Until 20 February 2027€60
What's included
- Chip timing
- Cronometraggio
- Aid stations
- Ristoro finale
- Race pack
- Pasta party
- Showers
- Bag drop
- Medical assistance
Rules and requirements
Requirements
- aged 18 or over
- a competitive medical certificate for athletics, shown at entry
- the walk is open to everyone, free for children up to 14
Entries and fees
Entries via ENDU, online until midnight on Friday 6 February 2027 and on site on race morning too. Competitive fees (until 31 October 2026, until 31 December 2026, until 20 February 2027):
- 45 km: €50, €55, €60
- 24 km: €35, €40, €45
- 14 km: €20, €25, €30
- walk: €25
Time limits
8 hours for the 45 km, with cut-offs at km 23.7 (after 4 hours) and km 32.7 (after 5.5 hours); 6 hours for the 24 km, with a cut-off at km 11.7 after 3 hours; 5 hours 15 minutes for the 14 km, with a cut-off at km 7 after 2.5 hours.
Gear and services
Trail shoes, a charged phone and a personal cup are mandatory. Showers at the municipal stadium, bag drop and pasta party at the Circolo Arci (one voucher included for the 45 and 24 km). Dogs allowed on a non-retractable leash, starting at the back.
Prizes
No prize money: decanters for the top three men and women overall, wine for the top three in each UISP category and a wine glass for every finisher.
