PEAK LAKE GARDA 42
2 distances, an incredible landscape and a varied program
YOUR RUN TO RESTART FULL OF ENERGY!
10–12 APRIL 2026 WILL BE LEGENDARY DAYS: 2 routes, an incredible landscape, and an exciting program.
Friday, April 10th in Malcesine: OXYBURN Trail Run
- OXYBURN TRAIL RUN
Malcesine: meeting at 3:30 PM, start at 4:00 PM. The OXYBURN Trail Run will take place: a non-competitive 10 km run through the stunning mountain landscape of the area, with start and finish in Piazza Statuto!
It’s the perfect event to experience the charm of trail running on a different terrain during the Pure Running weekend.
At the end of the run, to finish in style, enjoy an aperitif with beer from our partner Birra Monte Baldo.
Places are limited (250 participants), so early registration is recommended!
Saturday, April 11th in Limone sul Garda: PEAK Morning Run & in Arco: LG KIDS RUN for the little ones!
- PEAK Morning Run
Limone sul Garda: meeting at 9:30 AM, start at 10:00 AM. The PEAK Morning Run is a non-competitive 8 km run suitable for all paces, sponsored by PEAK SPORT!
Afterwards, enjoy a typical Italian breakfast with a view of the lake.
It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the first kilometers of the marathon route, do a pre-race warm-up together, and test the latest running shoe models from our partner PEAK SPORT.
Places are limited (150 participants), so early registration is recommended!
- LG KIDS RUN
Arco town center: start at 6:00 PM (1 km) and 6:20 PM (2 km). The LG KIDS RUN allows our young runners to show their parents what they can do!
For younger children (up to 7 years old) the course is 1 km, while for older children (up to 12 years old) the distance is 2 km.
Sunday, April 12th: your choice – run 42 km from Limone to Malcesine or 21 km from Arco to Malcesine.
- LG42 MARATHON
Limone sul Garda: your run towards Riva del Garda begins here, along the famous Gardesana road. With the sound of the lake in your ears, the fresh wind at your back, and breathtaking mountain views, you’ll feel like you’re floating on the water all the way to Riva del Garda.
The charming streets of the historic center lead you along the northern shores of the lake, past numerous orchards, and you reach Arco in no time. Halfway there! Recharged, continue towards Torbole, where family, friends, and spectators cheer enthusiastically. From afar, you catch sight of Malcesine’s Scaliger Castle, and the last kilometers approach. You did it! Malcesine is reached and your well-deserved reward awaits.
- LG21 HALF MARATHON
Encouraged by the thought that the marathoners are right behind you, start from Arco at full speed.
Run along the Sarca River towards the shores of Torbole, where the fresh breeze gives you just the right energy. Surprised by the enthusiastic spectators, you pass Torbole quickly, and following the route along mountain slopes, lake, and tunnels, you can already glimpse Malcesine Castle. Almost there, and the finish line is near. You did it! Malcesine is reached and your well-deserved reward awaits.
But there’s no time to get bored: the Expo area, food area, and cheering zones are waiting for you. The natural scenery of Lake Garda, between mountains and lake, completes your Pure Running experience.
You’ll never get bored: the Expo Area, food area, and cheering zone are waiting for you. The natural setting of Lake Garda, surrounded by mountains and lake, completes your Pure Running experience.
Program
Friday, April 10th, 2026
- 3:00 pm – 8:00 PM: EXPO AREA and Race Pack pickup (Cantiere 26 – Youth Center, Via Paolina Caproni Maini, 26/E, Arco)
- 5:00 PM: Start OXYBURN Trail Run (Malcesine, Piazza Statuto)
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
- 10:00 am – 7:00 PM: EXPO AREA and Race Pack pickup (Cantiere 26 – Youth Center, Via Paolina Caproni Maini, 26/E, Arco)
- 11:00 am: Start PEAK Morning Run (Lungolago Limone)
- 6:00 pm: Start LG KIDS (Arco)
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
- 8:30 am: Start Area Opens (Lungolago, Limone)
- 8:45 am: Marathon Bag Drop Deadline (Limone)
- 9:00 am: Start LG42 (Lungolago, Limone)
- 9:00 am: Half Marathon Bag Drop Deadline (Arco)
- 9:30 am: Start LG21 (Piazza della Canoniche, Arco)
- 1:00 pm: LG42 + LG21 Awards Ceremony (Top 3 women and men) (Malcesine)
- 3:15 pm: End of LG42 + LG21 races
Click here to register for the races