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Tabernulae Trail

Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI), Toscana
Start 09:00 · 09:10In 54 days

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MountainousLoopHillyFamily friendly
Elevation gain650 m
Time limit3 h 30′
Places350

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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Photo: © Tabernulae Trail

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

Tabernulae Trail 20 kmEUR
  1. Until 15 September 2026+2 € per i non tesserati UISP€20
  2. Until 10 December 2026Now+2 € per i non tesserati UISP; entro le 13:00€25
  3. 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
Race packPettorale, pacco gara, tre ristori più quello finale (senza bicchieri di plastica), cronometraggio con chip; pasta party prenotabile a 10 €.

Rules and requirements

Minimum age18 years
Medical certificateCompetitive athletics
Time limit3 h 30′
Coming from abroad?For competitive races in Italy, besides the entry you need one of two things: a membership card from an athletics federation affiliated to World Athletics, or a Runcard (available online) together with a medical certificate for competitive athletics. Always check the official rules: some races also accept other documents.
RefundsNessun rimborso: chi rinuncia per iscritto entro il 4 dicembre 2026 e chi è iscritto in caso di annullamento per forza maggiore passa all'edizione 2027.

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.

Official rules (PDF) ↗

Where it is

Tavarnelle Val di Pesa · Toscana · Italy
StartPiazza Matteotti, Tavarnelle Val di PesaDirections ↗
FinishPiazza Matteotti, Tavarnelle Val di PesaDirections ↗
Nearby airportsFLRFirenze · 27 km as the crow fliesPSAPisa · 68 km as the crow flies
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Race-day weather

13 DEC 2026 · average of the last 10 years (2016–2025)
Changeable weather
Low / high4° / 11°
Rain2.9 mmRain on 43% of days
Wind15 km/h
Sunrise07:39
Historical data: Open-Meteo
The forecast is available 16 days before the race.

FAQ

When is the Tabernulae Trail 2026?
Sunday 13 December 2026 from Piazza Matteotti in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa: the 20.5 km race starts at 9:00, the 8.5 km Run & Walk at 9:10.
Do I need a medical certificate?
For the competitive race yes, a competitive certificate for athletics; the Run & Walk needs none.
How much is the entry fee?
€20 until 15 September, €25 until 10 December and €30 on race morning (plus €2 for non-UISP members). The Run & Walk costs €10.

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