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Dobbiaco (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige11th editionChoose the distanceTap a distance: the course, fees, times and rules below update for that race.
At a glance
Winter Night Run 2027 takes place on 23 January 2027 in Dobbiaco (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige. Distances: 12 km, 6 km. Start at 17:00 from Nordic Arena, Via al Lago 16, Dobbiaco.
- Date
- Saturday, 23 January 2027
- Location
- Dobbiaco (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Start
- Nordic Arena, Via al Lago 16, Dobbiaco
- Finish
- Nordic Arena, Dobbiaco
- Distances
- Winter Night Run 12 km · Competitive
- Winter Night Run 6 km non competitiva · Non-competitive
- Start times
- Winter Night Run 12 km 17:00 · Winter Night Run 6 km non competitiva 17:10
- Entry fees
- Winter Night Run 12 km €45 · Winter Night Run 6 km non competitiva €33
- Registration
- Registration open until 20 January 2027 · Register now ↗
- Organiser
- A.S.D. F.O.R. ↗
- Official website
- winternightrun.it ↗
- Edition
- 11th edition
Last updated: 18 October 2026
The race
The Winter Night Run is a night race on snow at the foot of the Dolomites, with start and finish at the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco (Toblach). The eleventh edition takes place on Saturday 23 January 2027 and is a trail race on the Italian national FIDAL calendar.
Runners can choose between the 12 km competitive race (start at 17:00) and the 6 km non-competitive run (start at 17:10). Both have a 2-hour time limit.
A headlamp is mandatory for the whole race, and anyone finishing without a lit headlamp is not ranked. The race goes ahead in any weather.
What you need
- Your own headlamp, not provided by the organisers
- Regular running or trail shoes: spikes, micro-crampons and poles are not allowed
- Technical clothing for low temperatures, no shorts
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Course
The competitive course starts from the Nordic Arena, Dobbiaco's cross-country ski stadium, and heads towards Lake Dobbiaco as far as the War Cemetery in the Landro Valley. The return runs along the opposite side, passing the lake again before finishing at the Nordic Arena, for a total of 12 km.
The 6 km non-competitive run starts at the Nordic Arena, reaches Lake Dobbiaco and comes back. Course and distance may change depending on snow and weather: any changes are announced before the start.
Entry fees
- Until 20 January 2027NowDal 501° all'800° iscritto; con bonifico entro il 18 gennaio€45
- Final feeDal 1° al 100° iscritto€30
- Final feeDal 101° al 200° iscritto€35
- Final feeDal 201° al 500° iscritto€40
What's included
- Chip timing
- Cronometraggio
- Finisher medal
- Medical assistance
- Aid stations
- Ristoro finale
- Bag drop
- Changing rooms
- Showers
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.
The 12 km competitive race is open from 18 years to FIDAL members and, from 20 years, to Runcard or Runcard EPS holders with a competitive medical certificate for athletics. Athletes registered with foreign federations recognised by World Athletics may also take part. Athletes with EPS membership only are not admitted.
Competitive race fees
The fee rises with the number of entries, up to a maximum of 800 places:
- €30 for entries 1 to 100
- €35 for entries 101 to 200
- €40 for entries 201 to 500
- €45 for entries 501 to 800
Entries are online only via ENDU and close on 20 January 2027 (bank transfer by 18 January). The fee includes a chip bib, medal, medical assistance, refreshments on the course and at the finish, bag drop, changing rooms and showers.
6 km non-competitive run
Open from 16 years; aged 14 to 16 only with an adult who signs the waiver. Fees range from €25 to €33 for up to 300 places, with on-site entry at €37 if bibs remain.
The fee is non-refundable: entries can be moved to 2028 or transferred to another person for €15 until 15 January 2027. Bib collection from 10:30 to 16:00 at the Nordic Arena, prize giving at 19:00.
