120 km through 25 Chianti castles, starting in the dark among the vines
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The flagship 120 km route begins in the medieval hilltop village of Radda in Chianti at 4 AM, traversing 5,200 m of elevation across the rolling Sienese Chianti countryside. The first 40 km wind gently through vineyard-covered hills before the course turns technical, ascending Monte Luco and Monte San Michele. The full loop passes 25 castles belonging to the ancient Lega del Chianti — one of the most scenic ultra courses in Europe, celebrated by both elite runners and weekend warriors alike.
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Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, ItalyMarch 20, 2027
Chianti Ultra Trail — Ultra Trail Chianti Castles is a loop trail race in Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, held on March 20, 2027. The course covers 120 km, climbs 4,891 m, and has a 26h30m cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Radda in Chianti Start | 0.0 | 532 m | — | ||
Arillo Terrabianca Aid Station | 11.8 | 415 m | — | ||
Poggio San Polo Aid Station | 23.8 | 503 m | 4h8:00 AM | ||
Castello di Brolio Aid Station | 37.6 | 446 m | — | Crew | |
Monteluco Aid Station | 51.7 | 795 m | 9h25m1:25 PM | Crew | |
Cantalici Aid Station | 62.5 | 510 m | — | Crew | |
Gaiole in Chianti Aid Station | 77.8 | 358 m | 14h6:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Castello di Meleto Aid Station | 81.6 | 332 m | — | ||
Tenuta Perano Aid Station | 90.5 | 517 m | 16h30m8:30 PM | ||
Castello di Albola Aid Station | 100.4 | 612 m | 20h12:00 AM +1 | Crew | |
Villa San Michele Aid Station | 108.9 | 847 m | 22h45m2:45 AM +1 | Crew | |
Radda in Chianti Finish | 124.0 | 532 m | 26h6:00 AM +1 | Crew |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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The race takes place in late March in Tuscany, when spring is arriving but conditions remain unpredictable. Daytime temperatures typically range 8–16°C, dropping to 2–8°C overnight at higher elevations. Rain is common during this season and can make the course muddy, particularly on the mountain sections. Morning fog is possible in the valleys. There is no significant altitude exposure — the course stays below 1,000 m — but wind on exposed ridgelines can add to the chill overnight.
March in Tuscany is a wet month. Rain before or during the race can make vineyard paths slick and mountain sections muddy.
With a 4 AM start, runners experience the coldest hours of the night before sunrise. Temperatures on exposed ridgelines can approach 0°C.
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