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Val Maremola Trail

Pietra Ligure (SV), Liguria15th edition
Start 06:00In 110 days

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MountainousLoopSeafrontHilly
Elevation gain2,700 m
Max altitude888 m
Time limit11 h
Places200

At a glance

Val Maremola Trail 2027 takes place on 6 February 2027 – 7 February 2027 in Pietra Ligure (SV), Liguria. Distances: 54 km, 35 km, 24 km, 16 km, 8 km. Start at 06:00 from Molo lungomare, Via Don Giovanni Bado, Pietra Ligure.

Date
Saturday, 6 February 2027 – Sunday, 7 February 2027
Location
Pietra Ligure (SV), Liguria, Italy
Start
Molo lungomare, Via Don Giovanni Bado, Pietra Ligure
Finish
Pietra Ligure
Distances
  • Val Maremola Trail Ultra · 54 km · Competitive
  • Val Maremola Long Trail · 35 km · Competitive
  • Val Maremola Medium Trail · 24 km · Competitive
  • Val Maremola Short Trail · 16 km · Competitive
  • Camminando nella sughereta · 8 km · Non-competitive
Start times
Val Maremola Trail Ultra 06:00 · Val Maremola Long Trail 08:30 · Val Maremola Medium Trail 09:00 · Val Maremola Short Trail 09:30 · Camminando nella sughereta 15:00
Entry fees
Val Maremola Trail Ultra €67 · Val Maremola Long Trail €42 · Val Maremola Medium Trail €32 · Val Maremola Short Trail €22 · Camminando nella sughereta €10
Registration
Registration open until 3 February 2027 · Register now ↗
Official website
valmaremolatrail.it ↗
Edition
15th edition

Last updated: 19 October 2026

The race

The Val Maremola Trail is organised by A.S.D. Valmaremola and reaches its 15th edition in 2027, in Pietra Ligure (Savona). The competitive races are on Sunday 7 February 2027, starting from the seafront pier on Via Don Giovanni Bado; the non-competitive run is on Saturday 6 February.

  • Ultra 54 km, 2,700 m D+, start at 6:00
  • Long Trail 35 km, 1,800 m D+, at 8:30
  • Medium Trail 24 km, 1,200 m D+, at 9:00
  • Short Trail 16 km, 700 m D+, at 9:30
  • Camminando nella sughereta 8 km, 300 m D+, Saturday at 15:00

All courses are loops through the hills of the Ligurian hinterland, on trails, dirt roads and through villages, with views over the gulf. The 54 km climbs into the mid-mountains, staying below 900 m, on the Terre Alte trail.

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Photo: © A.S.D. Valmaremola
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All courses start and finish in Pietra Ligure and cross the land of six municipalities, including Tovo San Giacomo, Giustenice, Finale Ligure, Borgio Verezzi and Magliolo.

  • 54 km: about 50% trails, 30% dirt roads and 20% asphalt, with many technical sections; from km 10 to km 29 it runs in the mid-mountains below 900 m
  • 35 km: 52% trails, 28% dirt roads, 20% asphalt, highest point 316 m
  • 24 km: 52% trails, 28% dirt roads, 20% asphalt, highest point 280 m
  • 16 km: 52% trails, 23% dirt roads, 25% asphalt
  • 8 km non-competitive: 75% trails and 25% asphalt, at the start and finish

The marking is removable, with tape, arrows and eco-friendly paint, and is reflective for runners using a head torch.

Entry fees

Val Maremola Trail UltraEUR
  1. Until 19 September 2026lancio promozionale€57
  2. Until 30 November 2026Now€67
  3. Until 18 January 2027€72
  4. Until 3 February 2027€85

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Aid stations
  • Race pack
  • Pasta party
  • Showers
  • Ristoro finale
  • Medical assistance
  • Insurance
  • Bag drop

Rules and requirements

Medical certificateCompetitive athletics
Time limit11 h
Who can enter
  • Uisp
  • FIDAL membersMembers of an Italian athletics club (Italian Athletics Federation).
  • Sports promotion bodiesMembers of an Italian sports promotion body recognised by FIDAL, with a competitive medical certificate.
  • RuncardFIDAL card for runners without a club: buy it online and pair it with a competitive athletics medical certificate.
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.
RefundsRinuncia solo per iscritto a info@valmaremolatrail.it: rimborso del 50% entro il 10 gennaio 2027 e del 30% entro il 24 gennaio 2027, al netto delle spese bancarie; nessun rimborso se la gara è annullata nei 13-14 giorni prima. Ammessi cambi verso distanze più corte senza rimborso; niente posticipo all’edizione successiva. Con infortunio certificato: sconto del 40% sull’edizione successiva.
Bib transferNon ammessa: iscrizione personale, niente scambi di pettorale o sostituzioni di nominativo.

Who can take part

  • Competitive races: members of UISP, FIDAL or recognised bodies, holders of Runcard, Runcard EPS or Mountain & Trail Runcard, or unaffiliated runners with a competitive medical certificate for athletics
  • 54, 35 and 24 km: born in 2007 or earlier; 16 km: born in 2008/2009 or earlier, juniors included
  • 8 km non-competitive: open to everyone, with entry form and waiver

Fees

  • 54 km: €57 (launch 17-19 September 2026), €67 until 30 November, €72 until 18 January 2027, €85 until 3 February
  • 35 km: €32, €42, €47, €55
  • 24 km: €22, €32, €37, €45
  • 16 km: €17, €22, €24, €30
  • 8 km non-competitive: €10

Online entries on WeDoSport until Wednesday 3 February 2027; on 6 and 7 February entries are taken in cash while bibs last. 10% discount for teams of at least 10 entrants. The fee includes race pack, pasta party in Piazza Castello, hot showers, aid stations, finish refreshments, medical assistance and insurance.

Places, time limits and kit

  • Places: 200 for the 54 km (at least 30 entrants required), 300 for each of the other races
  • Time limits: 11 hours (54 km), 6 h 30 (35 km), 5 hours (24 km), 3 h 30 (16 km)
  • Mandatory kit for all races, more extensive for the 54 km (head torch, waterproof jacket, first-aid kit, at least one litre of water)

Entries are personal: bibs cannot be transferred. Written withdrawals: 50% refund by 10 January 2027 and 30% by 24 January.

Official rules (PDF) ↗

Where it is

Pietra Ligure · Liguria · Italy
StartMolo lungomare, Via Don Giovanni Bado, Pietra LigureDirections ↗
FinishPietra LigureDirections ↗
Nearby airportsGOAGenova · 53 km as the crow fliesTRNTorino · 127 km as the crow flies
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Race-day weather

07 FEB 2027 · average of the last 10 years (2017–2026)
Changeable weather
Low / high6° / 13°At the start (06:00): 7°
Rain4.1 mmRain on 39% of days
Wind19 km/h
Sunrise07:37
Historical data: Open-Meteo
The forecast is available 16 days before the race.

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On social media

Posts published by the organisers on their official profiles.

FAQ

When is the Val Maremola Trail 2027?
The competitive races are on Sunday 7 February 2027; the 8 km non-competitive run is on Saturday 6 February at 15:00.
Where do I collect my bib?
Saturday 6 February from 11:30 to 19:00 in Piazza San Nicolò and Sunday 7 February from 5:00 to 9:00 at the Teatro Guido Moretti on Via IV Novembre, Pietra Ligure.
Until when can I enter?
Online until Wednesday 3 February 2027; then on site on 6 and 7 February, in cash, while bibs last.
Do I need a medical certificate?
Yes for the competitive races: a competitive medical certificate for athletics, uploaded when entering.

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