When is the race?
Maratona dles Dolomites Enel 2026 is organized Sunday, July 5, 2026, starting at 06.30 in The Villa and finish line in Corvara, Alta Badia.What distances are available?
- Maratona – 138 km / 4,230 meters of elevation gain
- Medium – 106 km / 3,130 meters of elevation gain
- Sellaronda – 55 km / 1,780 meters of elevation gain
Where does the race start and finish?
The start is in La Villa (Alta Badia) and the finish is in Corvara (Alta Badia), in the heart of the Dolomites.How do I sign up?
You cannot purchase a starting place on its own. Maratona requires a booking where the starting place is included in a package with at least 4 nights in a hotel. See our travel packages here: sportivo.se/cycling-tour-maratona-dolomites-enelStarting groups for participants with Sportivo Travel
Travelers who book through Sportivo Travel are placed in pre-booked starting groups according to Maratona's rules for official tour operators.
Starting groups 2026
- Women: starting group 2
- Men: starting group 3
This provides a smoother and more structured start from La Villa, with better flow up to the first climb. Your start group is indicated on the start number that is handed out on site in Alta Badia.
What is included in Sportivo Travel's package tour?
- Accommodation (minimum 4 nights) with half board
- Guaranteed starting place
- Welcome drink and starter kit
- Bicycle guide and practical support on site
Mandatory medical certificate
All participants who are not resident in Italy must present a valid medical certificate of physical fitness for cycling in order to participate in the race.Requirements and validity
- The certificate must be specific to cycling according to Italian regulations (D.M.V. 18/02/1982).
- Certificates for triathlon, duathlon, or running are not accepted.
- The certificate must be issued no earlier than July 5, 2025 (maximum one year before the race).
- It must be completed on Maratona's official form for 2026, which can be downloaded here: Download the form (PDF)
- The certificate must be uploaded digitally to your Maratona profile between February 10, 2026, and May 27, 2026, at the latest.
- The certificate must be clearly legible, signed, and stamped by a doctor.
Important
If the certificate is not uploaded by May 27, 2026, the participant may only collect their race pack without a race number and will not be allowed to participate in the race.
Summary
| Point | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Type of certificate | Medical certificate for cycling |
| Period of validity | Issued no earlier than July 5, 2025 |
| Last upload date | May 27, 2026 |
| Accepted languages | English or Italian |
| Link to form | maratona.it/en/mandatory-medical-certificate |
About Competition Licenses
- Professional cyclists, Elite and U23, may only participate for promotional purposes, after approval from their team and at the invitation of the organizer.
- They are not eligible to compete for rankings or prizes (they are only shown in the overall results, not in the category results).
- Former professional/elite cyclists may participate two years after their license has expired, and even then only outside of competition in category results.
Important dates and deadlines for 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | Start of sales of travel packages through official tour operators (including Sportivo Travel). |
| October 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. | Pre-registration now open. |
| November 4, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. | Closing for pre-registration. |
| Nov 2025 (second half) | Drawing of participants. |
| November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (GMT+1) | Sale of 200 charity seats at a higher price. |
| Dec. 4, 2025 | Last day for payment of entry fees for participants selected by lottery. |
| From February 10, 2026 | Confirmation of place for paid participants (including via tour operators). |
| March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (GMT+1) | New round of 200 charity seats at a higher price. |
| May 27, 2026 | Last day for reimbursements, confirmation of participation, and uploading of medical certificates. |
| June 6, 2026 | Sellaronda Bike Day. |
| June 20, 2026 | Dolomites Bike Day. |
| June 29 – July 5, 2026 | “Rider’s Week” – the week before the race. |
Size guide for participant clothing
The organizer of Maratona dles Dolomites Enel has published an official size chart for participant clothing.Important to know
- The wearability remains unchanged compared to 2025.
- The guide is used to select the correct size of the shirt included in the starter pack.
- Check your size well in advance of departure, as exchanges on site are limited.
- When booking with Sportivo Travel, please indicate your desired size according to the organizer's guide.
How to do it
- Visit maratona.it/en/sizechar
- Compare your measurements (chest, waist, height) with the table.
- Please specify your chosen size to Sportivo Travel when booking.
- Please ensure that the size is registered in your travel package.
Other
Payment of the registration fee entitles participants to:– access to repair services (spare parts not included),
– assistance and refreshments along the route,
– pasta party at the finish line,
– Maratona shirt,
– start number (the start number on the seat tube with the chip must be returned)
– as well as free access to all activities during the cycling week.
The results list will be published on the Maratonas website www.maratona.it, where participants can also download and print their diplomas.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Björn Svensson – Sportivo Travelbjorn@sportivo.se
070-970 41 00