Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMBRadda in Chianti, Italy🇮🇹
About Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 is a trail race held from Thu, Mar 18, 2027 to Sun, Mar 21, 2027 in Radda in Chianti, Italy; the start is at 04:00.
Registration is taken on the official site; no deadline has been announced. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.
Someone running 30 km a week needs 25 weeks, about 6 months, to prepare for the 123K course of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027; that start day was Thu, Sep 24, 2026, so the window has passed with 22 weeks left to the race.
A UTMB World Series trail run held in Tuscany, among the Chianti hills.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Km-effort | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123K | 123 km | 5200 m D+ | 175 | |
| 73K | 73 km | 3000 m D+ | 103 | GPX |
| 46K | 46 km | 1650 m D+ | 63 | GPX |
| 20K | 20 km | 920 m D+ | 29 | GPX |
| 10K | 10 km | 400 m D+ | 14 | GPX |
There are 5 courses: 123K (5200 m D+); 73K (3000 m D+); 46K (1650 m D+); 20K (920 m D+); 10K (400 m D+).
Course map and elevation profile
What the weather is usually like here
- Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 4°C to 13°C here, with a high of 18°C and a low of -3°C.
- 20% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
- Typical daily maximum wind was 15 km/h (a light breeze), with 24 km/h the highest value in the sample.
- Sunrise 07:21, sunset 19:24. You start in the dark, so a headtorch is not optional.
The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.
Race briefing
123K course123 km · 4810 m gain
The station table gives 124 km with 4810 m of climbing, 39 m per km. The same table lists 4809 m of descent. By leg totals, roughly 49% of the gain sits in the first half.
The steepest leg runs Castello di Brolio to Monteluco: 14 km for 839 m, 60 m per km, 53% above the course average. A serious climbing leg. Drop a gear here and pick it back up on the descent.
The last 15 km drop 686 m. Spend whatever is left, but your quads will already be cooked.
These are leg totals. The table does not say where inside a leg the climbing sits, so the steep parts of a leg will be harder than its average.
- The organiser lists 5200 m of climbing; the aid-station legs add up to 4810 m. The course flow and climbing figures come from the aid-station table.
- Start 04:00, sunrise 07:21: the first 3 hours 21 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack.
- Sunset is 19:24 and the finish cut-off is 06:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 36 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The table gives 39 m of gain per km and the heaviest leg runs at 60 m per km. If you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, they can help share the load on the climbs.
The course flow is read from the aid station table published by the organiser; without a GPX file there is no kilometre by kilometre grade profile.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Poggio San Polokm 24
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 426 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 4h after the start.
Castello di Broliokm 38
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- The heaviest leg is next: 14 km with 839 m of climbing.
Montelucokm 52
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 309 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 9h 25m after the start.
Cantalicikm 63
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 15 km with 544 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 15 km. Leave with full capacity.
Gaiole in Chiantikm 78
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- Cut-off: 14h after the start.
Tenuta Peranokm 90
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.9 km with 445 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 16h 30m after the start.
Castello di Albolakm 100
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.5 km with 483 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 20h after the start.
Villa San Michelekm 109
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 15 km with 369 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 22h 45m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Cantalici (km 63) to Gaiole in Chianti (km 78): 15 km, with 544 m of climbing in between. Top up at Cantalici and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Arillo Terrabianca (km 12) and Castello di Meleto (km 82). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Hot food is served at Monteluco (km 52) and Gaiole in Chianti (km 78) and 2 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Poggio San Polo (km 24) and Castello di Brolio (km 38) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Drop bag at Gaiole in Chianti (km 78). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
- Crew support is permitted only at Castello di Brolio (km 38), Monteluco (km 52), Cantalici (km 63), Gaiole in Chianti (km 78), Castello di Albola (km 100), and Villa San Michele (km 109). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Villa San Michele (km 109), leaving 14 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from Castello di Brolio (km 38) to Monteluco (km 52): 14 km with 839 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Poggio San Polo (km 24), Castello di Brolio (km 38), Monteluco (km 52), Cantalici (km 63), Gaiole in Chianti (km 78), Tenuta Perano (km 90), Castello di Albola (km 100), Villa San Michele (km 109), and Radda in Chianti (km 124). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The overall cut-off is 26h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Poggio San Polo (km 24): the official time budget is 4h for 24 km and 819 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Poggio San Polopasses Arillo Terrabianca, which has no time limit | 24 km | 819 m | 4h | start + 4h |
| Poggio San Polo → Montelucopasses Castello di Brolio, which has no time limit | 28 km | 1261 m | 5h 25m | start + 9h 25m |
| Monteluco → Gaiole in Chiantipasses Cantalici, which has no time limit | 26 km | 876 m | 4h 35m | start + 14h |
| Gaiole in Chianti → Tenuta Peranopasses Castello di Meleto, which has no time limit | 13 km | 551 m | 2h 30m | start + 16h 30m |
| Tenuta Perano → Castello di Albola | 9.9 km | 447 m | 3h 30m | start + 20h |
| Castello di Albola → Villa San Michele | 8.5 km | 482 m | 2h 45m | start + 22h 45m |
| Villa San Michele → Radda in Chianti | 15 km | 374 m | 3h 15m | start + 26h |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radda in Chianti | 0 | — | — | No | No | — |
| Arillo Terrabianca | 12 | 12 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Poggio San Polo | 24 | 12 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 08:00 |
| Castello di Brolio | 38 | 14 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Monteluco | 52 | 14 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 13:25 |
| Cantalici | 63 | 11 | Food | Yes | Yes | — |
| Gaiole in ChiantiDrop bag | 78 | 15 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 18:00 |
| Castello di Meleto | 82 | 3.8 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Tenuta Perano | 90 | 8.9 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 20:30 |
| Castello di Albola | 100 | 9.9 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Sunday 00:00 |
| Villa San Michele | 109 | 8.5 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Sunday 02:45 |
| Radda in Chianti | 124 | 15 | None | Yes | No | Sunday 06:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
73K course73 km · 2805 m gain · 31% uphill · 6 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 73 km with 2805 m of climbing, 38 m per km. The course sits between 301 m and 901 m of altitude. 45% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-12 km · Start → Arillo Terrabianca: 362 m up / 478 m down; the stretch descends.
- 12-24 km · Arillo Terrabianca → Poggio San Polo: 472 m up / 395 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 24-33 km · Poggio San Polo → Castello di Meleto: 269 m up / 384 m down; the stretch descends.
- 33-40 km · Castello di Meleto → Tenuta Perano: 359 m up / 200 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 40-50 km · Tenuta Perano → Castello di Albola: 438 m up / 397 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 50-59 km · Castello di Albola → Villa San Michele: 532 m up / 266 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 59-73 km · Villa San Michele → Finish: 380 m up / 689 m down; the stretch descends.
The first 5 km drop 126 m. Fresh legs make it feel free, but you climb every metre of it back.
The longest drag runs from km 33 to km 46: net 364 m over 12 km at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%, 640 m of climbing in total with 276 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 43 92 m, km 39 89 m, km 38 63 m, km 44 60 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The backbone of the course runs from km 52 to km 57: net 375 m over 6 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%, 481 m of climbing in total with 106 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 53 94 m, km 54 138 m, km 55 58 m, km 57 72 m. By the time you start it, about 69% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 57 and loses 521 m by km 67 at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 46 averages 15% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km climb 137 m to the line. Know it going in and save something for it.
The leg from Arillo Terrabianca to Poggio San Polo is long and unsupported: 12 km and 472 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Arillo Terrabianca with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.7 km of Castello di Meleto; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 1.2 km of Castello di Albola; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 3000 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 2805 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 901 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 1°C to 10°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 13 km/h, reaching 22 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
- Sunset is 19:24 and the finish cut-off is 23:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 3 hours 36 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 38 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 6 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Poggio San Polokm 24
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.8 km with 294 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 4h 30m after the start.
Tenuta Peranokm 40
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 484 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 8h after the start.
Castello di Albolakm 50
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- The heaviest leg is next: 8.5 km with 537 m of climbing.
- A 21% pitch starts about 2 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 10h 30m after the start.
Villa San Michelekm 59
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- Crew access is allowed here.
- A heavy leg is next: 15 km with 437 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 15 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 12h 45m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Villa San Michele (km 59) to Radda in Chianti (km 74): 15 km, with 437 m of climbing in between. Top up at Villa San Michele and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Arillo Terrabianca (km 12) and Castello di Meleto (km 33). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Hot food is served at Castello di Albola (km 50) and Villa San Michele (km 59). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at Poggio San Polo (km 24) and Tenuta Perano (km 40). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Drop bag at Castello di Albola (km 50). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
- Crew support is permitted only at Radda in Chianti (km 0), Castello di Albola (km 50), Villa San Michele (km 59), and Radda in Chianti (km 74). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The heaviest leg runs from Castello di Albola (km 50) to Villa San Michele (km 59): 9 km with 537 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Poggio San Polo (km 24), Tenuta Perano (km 40), Castello di Albola (km 50), and Villa San Michele (km 59). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 2 km after Castello di Albola (km 50), a roughly 250 m section averaging 21% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 16h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Poggio San Polo (km 24): the official time budget is 4h 30m for 24 km and 834 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Poggio San Polopasses Arillo Terrabianca, which has no time limit | 24 km | 834 m | 4h 30m | start + 4h 30m |
| Poggio San Polo → Tenuta Peranopasses Castello di Meleto, which has no time limit | 17 km | 628 m | 3h 30m | start + 8h |
| Tenuta Perano → Castello di Albola | 10 km | 438 m | 2h 30m | start + 10h 30m |
| Castello di Albola → Villa San Michele | 8.5 km | 532 m | 2h 15m | start + 12h 45m |
| Villa San Michele → Radda in Chianti | 15 km | 380 m | 3h 15m | start + 16h |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radda in Chianti | 0 | — | — | No | Yes | — |
| Arillo Terrabianca | 12 | 12 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Poggio San Polo | 24 | 12 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 11:30 |
| Castello di Meleto | 33 | 8.8 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Tenuta Perano | 40 | 7.8 | Food | Yes | No | Saturday 15:00 |
| Castello di AlbolaDrop bag | 50 | 10 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 17:30 |
| Villa San Michele | 59 | 8.5 | Hot food | Yes | Yes | Saturday 19:45 |
| Radda in Chianti | 74 | 15 | None | No | Yes | Saturday 23:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
46K course46 km · 1594 m gain · 40% uphill · 4 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 46 km with 1594 m of climbing, 34 m per km. The course sits between 301 m and 584 m of altitude. 48% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-12 km · Start → Arillo Terrabianca: 298 m up / 462 m down; the stretch descends.
- 12-23 km · Arillo Terrabianca → Poggio San Polo: 474 m up / 392 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 23-32 km · Poggio San Polo → Castello di Meleto: 268 m up / 383 m down; the stretch descends.
- 32-40 km · Castello di Meleto → Tenuta Perano: 362 m up / 206 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 40-46 km · Tenuta Perano → Finish: 190 m up / 194 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The first 3.7 km roll: 60 m up and 88 m down. You will not hold one rhythm here, so treat the early climbs as a warm-up.
The climb between km 19 and km 25: net 202 m over 6.1 km at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 14%, 328 m of climbing in total with 126 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 20 37 m, km 21 84 m, km 22 68 m, km 23 36 m, km 24 58 m, km 25 29 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The backbone of the course runs from km 33 to km 40: net 222 m over 7.3 km at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%, 371 m of climbing in total with 149 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 39 81 m, km 38 78 m, km 36 48 m, km 35 46 m. By the time you start it, about 65% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 24 and loses 209 m by km 29 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 15%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 41 averages 18% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 5.6 km drop 194 m first and then climb 178 m. Empty your legs on the descent and that final rise takes the payment.
The leg from Arillo Terrabianca to Poggio San Polo is long and unsupported: 12 km and 474 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Arillo Terrabianca with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.9 km of Castello di Meleto; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- Sunset is 19:24 and the finish cut-off is 18:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 11 hours 57 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- At cut-off pace you run into a second night. Plan the sleep question before race day: an hour gained on the first night costs two on the second.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 34 m of gain per km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- Point to point: the finish sits 7.3 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Arillo Terrabiancakm 12
- Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
- The heaviest leg is next: 12 km with 490 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 12 km. Leave with full capacity.
- A 12% pitch starts about 2.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
Poggio San Polokm 23
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.8 km with 283 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 124h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Arillo Terrabianca (km 12) to Poggio San Polo (km 23): 12 km, with 490 m of climbing in between. Top up at Arillo Terrabianca and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Drinks only, no food, at Arillo Terrabianca (km 12) and Castello di Meleto (km 32). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Food is available at Poggio San Polo (km 23) and Tenuta Perano (km 40). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Crew support is permitted only at Castellina in Chianti (km 0) and Radda in Chianti (km 47). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Tenuta Perano (km 40), leaving 6 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from Castello di Meleto (km 32) to Tenuta Perano (km 40): 8 km with 354 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Poggio San Polo (km 23) and Tenuta Perano (km 40). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 2 km after Arillo Terrabianca (km 12), a roughly 250 m section averaging 12% begins. Only drinks are served here, so fill the bottles and carry your own food in, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 129h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Arillo Terrabianca (km 12): the official time budget is 2h for 12 km and 298 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → Arillo Terrabianca | 12 km | 298 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| Arillo Terrabianca → Poggio San Polo | 12 km | 474 m | 122h | start + 124h |
| Poggio San Polo → Tenuta Peranopasses Castello di Meleto, which has no time limit | 17 km | 631 m | 3h 15m | start + 127h 15m |
| Tenuta Perano → Radda in Chianti | 6.7 km | 190 m | 1h 45m | start + 129h |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castellina in Chianti | 0 | — | — | No | Yes | — |
| Arillo Terrabianca | 12 | 12 | Drinks | No | No | Sunday 11:00 |
| Poggio San Polo | 23 | 12 | Food | Yes | No | Friday 13:00 |
| Castello di Meleto | 32 | 8.8 | Drinks | No | No | — |
| Tenuta Perano | 40 | 7.8 | Food | Yes | No | Friday 16:15 |
| Radda in Chianti | 47 | 6.8 | None | No | Yes | Friday 18:00 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
20K course19 km · 856 m gain · 64% uphill · 2 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 19 km with 856 m of climbing, 45 m per km. The course sits between 322 m and 555 m of altitude. 52% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-4.8 km · Start → Castello di Meleto: 197 m up / 139 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 4.8-13 km · Castello di Meleto → Tenuta Perano: 447 m up / 322 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 13-19 km · Tenuta Perano → Finish: 214 m up / 215 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 88 m over the first 1.5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 10 to km 13: net 183 m over 3.3 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%, 208 m of climbing in total with 25 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 11 106 m, km 12 42 m, km 13 30 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The late climb from km 17 to km 19: 112 m over 1.5 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 18 37 m, km 19 97 m. By the time you start it, about 85% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 13 and loses 132 m by km 17 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. A second long descent runs km 2-4 for 104 m.
The last 2.3 km climb 112 m to the line. Know it going in and save something for it.
- The organiser lists 20 km; the published GPX measures 18.9 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- Even at cut-off pace you finish 5 hours 54 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 45 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 3.3 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- Point to point: the finish sits 5.3 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
Tenuta Peranokm 13
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 6.8 km with 252 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 2h 30m after the start.
- The longest gap between official aid stations is 8 km, with 456 m of climbing in between, from Castello di Meleto (km 5) to Tenuta Perano (km 13). Split your fluid accordingly.
- Drinks only, no food, at Castello di Meleto (km 5). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
- Radda in Chianti (km 20) is a timing point only, with nothing on the table. Load up as you leave Tenuta Perano.
- Food is available at Tenuta Perano (km 13). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Crew support is permitted only at Gaiole in Chianti (km 0) and Radda in Chianti (km 20). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
- The last aid station is Tenuta Perano (km 13), leaving 7 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from Tenuta Perano (km 13) to Radda in Chianti (km 20): 7 km with 252 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Tenuta Perano (km 13). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The overall cut-off is 4h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Tenuta Perano (km 13): the official time budget is 2h 30m for 13 km and 644 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Crew | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiole in Chianti | 0 | — | — | No | Yes | — |
| Castello di Meleto | 4.8 | 4.8 | Drinks | — | — | — |
| Tenuta Perano | 13 | 8 | Food | Yes | No | Sunday 12:00 |
| Radda in Chianti | 20 | 6.8 | None | No | Yes | Sunday 13:30 |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
10K course11 km · 403 m gain · 45% uphill
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 11 km with 403 m of climbing, 35 m per km. The course sits between 383 m and 543 m of altitude. 54% of the gain sits in the first half.
The first 1.5 km drop 128 m. Fresh legs make it feel free, but you climb every metre of it back.
The backbone of the course runs from km 3 to km 6: net 156 m over 3.3 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 11%, 207 m of climbing in total with 51 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 4 64 m, km 5 54 m, km 6 42 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The steepest wall stands between km 10 and km 11: 112 m over 1.5 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. By the time you start it, about 68% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 6 and loses 118 m by km 10 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 16%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 0 averages 17% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 2 km climb 84 m to the line. Know it going in and save something for it.
- The organiser lists 10 km; the published GPX measures 11.4 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- Poles are optional: 35 m of gain per km. Bring them to protect your legs, not to gain speed.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Calculators for this race
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What is Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB?
A UTMB World Series trail run held in Tuscany, among the Chianti hills.
When is Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB takes place on Thu, Mar 18, 2027 - Sun, Mar 21, 2027. Start time: 04:00.
Where does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB take place?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB takes place in Radda in Chianti, Italy.
What are the courses and distances of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB offers 5 courses: 123K (123 km, 5200 m D+); 73K (73 km, 3000 m D+); 46K (46 km, 1650 m D+); 20K (20 km, 920 m D+); 10K (10 km, 400 m D+).
How hard is Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 123K course covers 123 km with 5200 m of climbing, which is 175 km-effort and falls in ITRA category XL. All courses: 123K 175 km-effort (XL), 73K 103 km-effort (M), 46K 63 km-effort (S), 20K 29 km-effort (XS), 10K 14 km-effort (XXS).
What is the official website of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Official website: https://chianti.utmb.world/
Is a medical certificate required for Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Yes, a medical certificate is required. See the organiser's official page for the exact wording.
Is the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 course a loop or an out and back?
The 73K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 73.1 km. The 46K course is point to point, finishing 7.3 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 46.3 km. The 20K course is point to point, finishing 5.3 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 18.9 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The biggest climb on the 73K course runs from km 52 to km 57: 6 km for 375 m at 6% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 24%. It tops out at 897 m.
How high does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 go?
The 73K course runs between 301 m and 901 m with 2805 m of total climbing.
Do you need poles at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The 73K course averages 38 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 6 km, so poles help noticeably.
Do you need a headtorch at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
123K: Start 04:00, sunrise 07:21: the first 3 hours 21 minutes are run in the dark. The headtorch goes on your head at the start, not in your pack. Sunset is 19:24 and the finish cut-off is 06:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 36 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
What is the weather like at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 4°C to 13°C, with a high of 18°C, a low of -3°C and rain on 20% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.
Where are the aid stations at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The 123K course has 10 stations; the first at km 12 and the last at km 109. The longest gap between them is 15 km, between Cantalici and Gaiole in Chianti.
What is served at the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 aid stations?
For the 123K course: Hot food: Monteluco (52. km), Gaiole in Chianti (78. km), Castello di Albola (100. km), Villa San Michele (109. km). Drinks only: Arillo Terrabianca (12. km), Castello di Meleto (82. km).
Is there a drop bag at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Yes. On the 123K course the drop bag point is Gaiole in Chianti (km 78).
What are the cut-off times for the 123K at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
On the 123K course at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 06:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Poggio San Polo (km 24) Saturday 08:00, Monteluco (km 52) Saturday 13:25, Gaiole in Chianti (km 78) Saturday 18:00, Tenuta Perano (km 90) Saturday 20:30, Castello di Albola (km 100) Sunday 00:00, Villa San Michele (km 109) Sunday 02:45.
What are the cut-off times for the 73K at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
On the 73K course at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Saturday 23:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Poggio San Polo (km 24) Saturday 11:30, Tenuta Perano (km 40) Saturday 15:00, Castello di Albola (km 50) Saturday 17:30, Villa San Michele (km 59) Saturday 19:45.
What are the cut-off times for the 46K at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
On the 46K course at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Friday 18:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Arillo Terrabianca (km 12) Sunday 11:00, Poggio San Polo (km 23) Friday 13:00, Tenuta Perano (km 40) Friday 16:15.
What are the cut-off times for the 20K at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
On the 20K course at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 13:30. Intermediate cut-offs: Tenuta Perano (km 13) Sunday 12:00.
What time does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 start?
Known start times: 123K 04:00, 73K 07:00, 46K 09:00, 20K 09:30, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.
What is the time limit at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The finish time limit is 123K Sunday 06:00, 73K Saturday 23:00, 46K Friday 18:00, 20K Sunday 13:30. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.
Is there a GPX file for Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Yes. The GPX files for the 73K, 46K, 20K, 10K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
Which Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB course should you choose?
The shortest option is 10K (10 km, 400 m D+) and the longest is 123K (123 km, 5200 m D+). With little trail experience the 10K is the safer start; the 123K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.
What are the gradients like at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The 73K course averages 38 m of climbing per km, with 2805 m of total ascent and 2804 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 15%.
How runnable is the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 course?
Expect a mix of running and power hiking: 38 m of gain per km; hiking the long climbs is normal, and the longest climb runs 12.3 km.
Where is the steepest part of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The steepest kilometre of the 73K course averages 15% and sits inside the climb between km 52 and km 57.
How many climbs does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 have?
The 73K course has 11 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 52-57 (375 m at 6%); km 33-46 (364 m at 3%); km 19-25 (202 m at 3%).
Is there a long climb at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Yes. The longest climb runs 12.3 km from km 33, gaining 364 m at 3% average, topping out at 688 m.
What are the descents like at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
There is 2804 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 9.2 km between km 57 and km 67, losing 521 m.
Are there flat sections at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Partly: about 24% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.
Is the hard part of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 early or late?
The climbing is evenly split: 45% of it sits in the first half.
What is the elevation range at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The lowest point of the 73K course sits at 301 m and the highest at 901 m, a range of 600 m.
Where does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 reach its high point?
The course tops out at 901 m, reached around km 57.
Are poles mandatory at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.
Do you need to carry water at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 123K course is 15.3 km, so carrying backup water is essential.