Tabernulae Trail
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI), ToscanaChoose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
Tabernulae Trail 2026 takes place on 13 December 2026 in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI), Toscana. Distances: 20.5 km, 8.5 km. Start at 09:00 from Piazza Matteotti, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.
- Date
- Sunday, 13 December 2026
- Location
- Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI), Toscana, Italy
- Start
- Piazza Matteotti, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- Finish
- Piazza Matteotti, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- Distances
- Tabernulae Trail 20 km · Competitive
- Run & Walk 8,5 km · Non-competitive
- Start times
- Tabernulae Trail 20 km 09:00 · Run & Walk 8,5 km 09:10
- Entry fees
- Tabernulae Trail 20 km €25 · Run & Walk 8,5 km €10
- Registration
- Registration open until 10 December 2026 · Register now ↗
- Official website
- tabernulaetrail.it ↗
Last updated: 18 October 2026
The race
The Tabernulae Trail is a trail race in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, in the Florentine Chianti, organised by Polisportiva Tavarnelle. It takes place on Sunday 13 December 2026, starting and finishing in Piazza Matteotti.
The competitive course is a 20.5 km loop with 680 m of elevation gain, an ITRA race with UTMB Index, starting at 9:00. At 9:10 the Run & Walk of about 8.5 km (230 m D+) sets off, a recreational walk that needs no medical certificate.
The competitive fee ranges from €20 to €30 depending on the period; there are 350 places and the time limit is 3 hours 30 minutes.
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Course
The competitive route is a 20.5 km loop with 680 m D+, starting and finishing in Piazza Matteotti; roadbook, elevation profile and GPX track are published on the race website.
There are three aid stations plus the finish:
- Sotterra, km 7.3
- Casa al Vento, km 13.8 (cut-off: within 2 hours of racing, i.e. 11:00)
- Podere San Filippo, km 15.8 (km 4.5 for the Run & Walk)
- finish, final refreshment
The course is marked with orange flags and arrows about every 100 metres. There are no plastic cups at the aid stations: bring your own cup or a flask.
Entry fees
- Until 15 September 2026+2 € per i non tesserati UISP€20
- Until 10 December 2026Now+2 € per i non tesserati UISP; entro le 13:00€25
- Until 13 December 2026La mattina della gara, se restano pettorali; +2 € per i non tesserati UISP€30
What's included
- Chip timing
- Cronometraggio
- Race pack
- Aid stations
- Ristoro finale
- Pasta party
Rules and requirements
Requirements
- aged 18 on race day
- competitive medical certificate for athletics valid beyond 13 December 2026, shown at bib collection
- no club membership required
Competitive fees
- €20 from 3 August to 15 September
- €25 from 16 September to 10 December (13:00)
- €30 on race morning, if bibs remain
Non-UISP members pay €2 more; clubs get one free entry every 10. The Run & Walk costs €10 (€3 without race pack, race morning only). Pasta party €10 if booked, €15 on site.
Gear
Mandatory: trail shoes and a charged mobile phone; recommended: windproof jacket (may become mandatory in bad weather), water, cup, whistle and food.
Withdrawals
No refunds: those who withdraw in writing by 4 December are moved to the 2027 edition, as in case of cancellation.

