8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba
Marina di Campo, Italy · Sunday 5 May 2024
Held on the island of Elba off the coast of Italy, the Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba takes place in the charming coastal town of Marina di Campo each May. The setting is quintessentially Mediterranean, with the race serving as a chance to explore one of Italy's most appealing islands while testing yourself over 42 kilometres. The island's character and natural beauty form the backdrop for what organisers describe as a spectacular and memorable experience, drawing runners who want more than just another road marathon. The course is a trail-based route that demands respect for its hilly terrain, gaining around 800 metres over the distance with elevation shifts that keep you working throughout. Runners will climb between sea level and just under 100 metres multiple times, meaning there's no flat section to recover on. This is a race for those comfortable with sustained climbing and descending on uneven ground rather than a fast, predictable effort. The combination of hills and trail running makes it more physically demanding than the distance alone might suggest, so training on similar terrain beforehand is worthwhile. Expect a workout that rewards patience and steady pacing over speed.
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Adjusted Time
4:58:01
Time difference: +58.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain800m
Elevation High94m
Elevation Low0m
8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba 2024 Course Analysis
8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba is a full marathon held in Marina di Campo, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 5 May 2024. The course is run on trail surface with 800m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 94m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very challenging course with 800m of total elevation gain — significantly more than the average trail marathon. The route ranges from 0m to 94m above sea level (94m range). Hill training is essential, and runners should expect a significantly slower time compared to a flat course.
Surface Type: Trail
8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba 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 8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba?
Our difficulty rating for 8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare 8 Maratona dell'Isola d'Elba against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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