20 Strasimeno
Castiglione del Lago, Italy · Sunday 13 March 2022
Held in Castiglione del Lago in Umbria, the Strasimeno marathon takes place in the heart of Italy's countryside near Lake Trasimeno. The region is characterized by rolling hills, olive groves, and medieval villages that dot the landscape. The setting is peaceful and rural, far removed from urban marathons, offering runners the chance to experience the quieter side of central Italy while racing through a historically rich area known for its natural beauty and agricultural heritage. The course itself is a trail marathon that stays predominantly flat to gently rolling, making it accessible for most runners while still offering enough undulation to keep things interesting. You'll be running on dirt and trail surfaces rather than roads, which adds an element of technical footwork to the race. The elevation sits between 258 and 305 meters above sea level throughout, so there are no steep climbs to contend with, just consistent, subtle changes in gradient. Runners should come prepared for mixed terrain underfoot and expect a more natural, less controlled racing environment than typical road marathons. The trail setting means potentially softer impact on your legs but also requires attention to foot placement, particularly if conditions are wet.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:29
Time difference: +34.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain115m
Elevation High305m
Elevation Low258m
20 Strasimeno 2022 Course Analysis
20 Strasimeno is a full marathon held in Castiglione del Lago, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 13 March 2022. The course is run on trail surface with 115m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 305m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 20 Strasimeno website.
Elevation Profile
With 115m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 258m to 305m above sea level (47m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
20 Strasimeno is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is 20 Strasimeno?
Our difficulty rating for 20 Strasimeno is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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