Castellaneta Underground Trail 50km
Discover the typical underground path in Castellaneta and his own Canyon
Race Category
Running Stones
2
Finals Access
Distance
50 KM
Elevation Gain
1000 M+
Start Date
Sunday 9th November 2025
Race Start
Castellaneta - 07:00
Max Allowed Race Time
8 Hours
Castellaneta Undeground Trail
The city of the legendary silent film star Rudolph Valentino will be the starting point for the 50km race with a 1400m elevation gain. You will also become an ACTOR in this mythical trail that will lead you to discover underground caves, rock churches, the ancient Appian Way, and centuries-old olive trees. Amidst hedges of Mediterranean aromas and lush pine forests, you will arrive at the sea of the Gulf of Taranto, crossing the finish line right by the shore at Castellaneta Marina
- Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
- Smartphone: the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
- with international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
- Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged
- Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
- LiveTrail application installed and activated.
- An external battery is highly recommended
- Personal collapsible 15 cl/5 oz minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Minimum water supply of 1 liters
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 140 inches x 80 inches or survival bag
- Whistle
- Food reserve, recommendation: 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars)
- Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely
- Cap, bandana or Buff®
- To reduce plastic consumption, disposable tableware (cutlery, beakers, plates, bowls) will not be handed out at refreshment stations or life bases, thus athletes must bring their own cutlery and containers if they wish to eat hot/cold food.
- Vaseline or anti-heat cream
- Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage
- Emergency sewing kit
- GPS watch
- At least 20€ cash (just in case...)
To collect race bibs, athletes must come in person with a valid ID and show the QR code they recive few days before the race date.
Race bibs will be handed to registered athletes only. Delegating this task to others is not allowed.
If your registration is incomplete or your medical certificate not valid, you will not be able to collect your bib and take the start.
SCHEDULE OF BIB COLLECTION HERE
Organization privide to bus services from Castellaneta Marina to Ginosa to allow the runners and spectator to reach the Start Line . Reservation is mandatory.
The timing will be publish soon.