FILA Lake Garda 42
Limone sul Garda, Italy · Sunday 6 April 2025
The FILA Lake Garda 42 takes place in Limone sul Garda, a small lakeside town on the northern shore of Italy's largest lake. Surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and olive groves, the area sits at the foot of the Alps, creating a landscape that feels both intimate and grand. The setting is quintessentially northern Italian, with the lake providing a constant visual reference point throughout the region. Spring weather in April makes for good running conditions, though the terrain and elevation mean you should come prepared for variable conditions. The course itself is predominantly trail running on relatively flat to gently rolling terrain. With just under 200 metres of elevation gain spread across the full distance, it's not a technical mountain marathon but rather a trail experience that asks for steadiness rather than climbing prowess. Runners will encounter natural surfaces typical of the Lake Garda region, moving between lakeside paths and forest trails that wind through the surrounding hills. The elevation sits low throughout, ranging between 62 and 105 metres above sea level, so there's no altitude concern. The course is better suited to those with trail running experience than pure road runners, but the gentle gradient and modest total gain means it rewards consistent pacing over raw power.
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Adjusted Time
4:36:51
Time difference: +36.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain189m
Elevation High105m
Elevation Low62m
FILA Lake Garda 42 2025 Course Analysis
FILA Lake Garda 42 is a full marathon held in Limone sul Garda, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 6 April 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 189m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 105m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official FILA Lake Garda 42 website.
Elevation Profile
With 189m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 62m to 105m above sea level (43m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
FILA Lake Garda 42 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 FILA Lake Garda 42?
Our difficulty rating for FILA Lake Garda 42 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 FILA Lake Garda 42 against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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