Photo: © RONDA GHIBELLINA A.S.D.▶Ronda Ghibellina
Castiglion Fiorentino (AR), Toscana17th editionChoose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
Ronda Ghibellina 2027 takes place on 30 January 2027 – 31 January 2027 in Castiglion Fiorentino (AR), Toscana. Distances: 70 km, 46.4 km, 24 km, 15.7 km. First start at 05:00.
- Date
- Saturday, 30 January 2027 – Sunday, 31 January 2027
- Location
- Castiglion Fiorentino (AR), Toscana, Italy
- Distances
- Ronda Ghibellina Plus · 70 km · Competitive
- Ronda Ghibellina · 46.4 km · Competitive
- Ronda Assassina · 24 km · Competitive
- Ronda Minima · 15.7 km · Competitive
- Start times
- Ronda Ghibellina Plus 05:00 · Ronda Ghibellina 08:00 · Ronda Assassina 09:00 · Ronda Minima 09:30
- Entry fees
- Ronda Ghibellina Plus €70 · Ronda Ghibellina €45 · Ronda Assassina €25 · Ronda Minima €15
- Registration
- Registration open · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- RONDA GHIBELLINA A.S.D. ↗
- Official website
- rondaghibellina-trail.com ↗
- Edition
- 17th edition
- Series
- UTMB World Series
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The race
The Ronda Ghibellina is a trail race along the ridges of the Val di Chio, around Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo), retracing the old border of the Ghibelline commune through villages, fortresses, olive groves and oak, pine and chestnut woods. It is organised by A.S.D. Ronda Ghibellina.
The 17th edition takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2027. On Saturday afternoon the stand opens for bib collection; all races start on Sunday 31 January.
There are four competitive distances:
- Ronda Ghibellina Plus, 70 km and 3,100 m D+, at 5:00
- Ronda Ghibellina, 46.4 km and 2,370 m D+, at 8:00
- Ronda Assassina, 24 km and 1,300 m D+, at 9:00
- Ronda Minima, 15.7 km and 840 m D+, at 9:30, followed by the dog trail
The programme also includes non-competitive trekking walks (Marcia Ardita and Marcia dello Sparviero), the dog trail and the youth races of the Anello Ghibellino. From Saturday afternoon an expo area hosts sponsors, trail races and Tuscan local produce.
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Course
The routes follow the ridges of the Val di Chio and reach the outermost points of the old Ghibelline territory, on CAI trails, stone-paved tracks, gullies and woods. The races are in semi-self-sufficiency: there are no cups or plates at the aid stations, so every runner needs a personal cup or bowl.
According to the rules the aid stations are at Partini, San Martino, Ranchetto, Petreto, Ristonchia and Comunanze:
- Plus: 7 aid stations
- Ronda Ghibellina: 5 aid stations
- Ronda Assassina: 2 aid stations
- Ronda Minima: 1 aid station, at Partini
There are cut-off times at Partini (11:00, Ronda Assassina only), San Martino (12:00), Petreto (15:00) and, for the Plus only, Comunanze (17:00).
Entry fees
- Until 30 September 2026€65
- Until 30 October 2026Now€70
- Until 30 November 2026€80
- Until 31 December 2026€85
- Final feedal 1° gennaio 2027 alla chiusura delle iscrizioni€90
What's included
- Chip timing
- Aid stations
- Race pack
- Bag drop
- Showers
- Pasta party
- Medical assistance
- Finisher certificate
- Race expo
Rules and requirements
- FIDAL membersMembers of an Italian athletics club (Italian Athletics Federation).
- RuncardFIDAL card for runners without a club: buy it online and pair it with a competitive athletics medical certificate.
- Sports promotion bodiesMembers of an Italian sports promotion body recognised by FIDAL, with a competitive medical certificate.
All four races are competitive and require a competitive medical certificate for athletics valid on 31 January 2027.
Eligible runners:
- FIDAL members for 2027 from the Promesse category up (Juniores up for the Ronda Minima)
- Runcard holders aged at least 20
- members of a sports promotion body affiliated with FIDAL
Fees rise in bands: until 30 September 2026, 30 October, 30 November, 31 December 2026 and from 1 January 2027. The Plus costs €65 to €90, the Ronda Ghibellina €40 to €60, the Ronda Assassina €20 to €40 and the Ronda Minima €13 to €26. Runners with an ITRA index above 800 (men) or 675 (women) enter for free.
Places are 200 for the Plus, 500 for the Ronda Ghibellina, 500 for the Ronda Assassina and 200 for the Ronda Minima. Mandatory gear includes:
- at least 0.5 litres of water and a personal cup or bowl
- waterproof jacket, survival blanket and whistle
- mobile phone switched on and trail shoes
- head torch (Plus only)
The entry includes race pack, finisher award, aid stations, medical assistance, bag storage, showers and the final pasta party (not for the Ronda Minima).
