Countdown To The Alpe Di Siusi Half Marathon Has Started!

The start of the sixth Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon is fast approaching. The race takes place on  Sunday, July 1 at an altitude of 1,800 metres on Europe’s largest mountain plateau right in the very heart of the Dolomites.  A 21-kilometre distance and elevation of 600 metres await the 700 athletes that will have the opportunity to run through the area’s breathtaking mountain pastureland surrounded by spectacular views of the glorious Sassolungo, Sassopiatto and the Sciliar massif..  

A 700-STRONG FIELD WITH HIGH PROFILE NAMES APLENTY…

Once again this year, all the available bibs sold out, demonstrating the huge appeal that the Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon holds for runners around the world. Competitors from 23 different nations, including Canada, the US, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Norway, will start from Compaccio at 10.00 am on Sunday, July 1. There are 193 women athletes taking part in all, making up 27% of the field. This is a particularly high number and well above the average of the national running events.

There will be plenty of well-known names on the blocks too, not least last year’s women’s winner, German athlete Monique Siegel as well as Petra Pircher from Val Venosta, who dominated the running on previous occasions before abdicating her crown in 2017. The men’s line-up includes Bolzano local Gianmarco Bazzoni, who dominated the Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon two years ago, and Hannes Rungger, winner of the maiden edition in 2013.  

… A PROGRAMME THAT GOES WELL BEYOND THE RACING …

The Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon is much more than just a race, as there is also a long list of side events planned in Alpe di Siusi this weekend. 

The launch of Fulvio Massini’s book “Tipi che corrono” (Running Types) takes place in the bib collection area on 18.00 on Saturday, June 30. Published by Rizzoli, this is a guide put together by the Florentine coach for runners to provide them with advice and strategies from the athletics world, spanning everything from technique to endurance.

For further information: http://running.seiseralm.it/en/half-marathon/program.html

Then, on Sunday, July 1, the #alperun photo contest will give spectators and athletes alike an opportunity to relive a day of sport and fun by snapping a photograph of their experience of the race. To take part in the competition, just “Like” the Seiser Alm/Alpe di Siusi Instagram account or Facebook page, take a photo, on the day of the race, that you feel encapsulates the emotions and atmosphere of the Alpe di Siusi Half Marathon, add the #alperun hashtag and share it on the Alpe di Siusi Facebook page and Instagram account. The lucky winner will enjoy a weekend for two at Apartment Weissenegger in charming Fiè allo Sciliar. The result of the vote will be posted on the Seiser Alm  Alpe di Siusi Facebook page and Instagram account on July 6 2018.

… WHICH STARTS AT 10.00 AM ON SUNDAY, JULY 1 AT COMPACCIO 

Bibs and race packs can be collected at the parking deck of the cable car in Siusi allo Sciliar between 14.00 and 19.00 on Saturday, June 30, or from the race office near the start at Compaccio between 08.00 and 09.30 on Sunday, July 1.

The first group of athletes (bib numbers 1 to 350) will be given the off at 10.00 on July 1 2018 followed by the second block (bibs number 351 to 700) at 10.05.

The prize-giving ceremony will take place at approx. 13.30.

For further information: http://running.seiseralm.it/en/half-marathon/program.html