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WHAT: XTERRA Italy Lake Garda - Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Trail Run, Swim, Duathlon Kids
WHEN: 04 June 2022
WHERE: Lake Garda
Join us for a weekend of sport and entertainment embracing nature on Lake Garda’s Brescian side. XTERRA Lake Garda is the first stage of the prestigious off-road worldwide triathlon circuit in the Italian peninsula. In addition to a challenging competition, Lake Garda creates an outdoor sport venue embracing the race. The village lowers the volume and frenzy of our chaotic world and helps reestablish our connection with earth.
Beside two Cross Triathlon competitions, in Full and Sprint distance, Open Water, Trail Run and Duathlon Kid will be proposed again.
RACES
TRIATHLON FULL DISTANCE
Distances: 1500 Meter Swim | 31K Mountain Bike | 11K Trail Run
Swimming course: 1500m (750m to be repeated twice) including getting out of water and getting back in into the lake through the passage located in front of competition area.
Bike course: 31km (15,5 meters ring with a 500 m positive drop to be repeated twice) with an intermediate passage on the lakeside. The trail requires some technical passages and challenging climb.
Run course: single 11km lap (300 m positive drop) developing between Monte Maderno and Cartiere’s Valley, on mixed paths: asphalt, rocks, un-tarmacked road.
TRIATHLON SPRINT DISTANCE
Distances: 750 Meter Swim | 12K Mountain Bike | 4.8K Trail Run
Swimming course: single 750m lap in the Lake through the passage located in front of the competition area.
Bike course: single 12 km lap (400 m positive drop), the trail requires some technical passages and some challenging stretches. Appropriate for the ones who want to approach Off-road Triathlon.
Run course: single 4,8 km lap (50 m positive drop) developing between the town’s historical center and the riverside. Mixed path: asphalt/ un-tarmacked road.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Up to 4 months before race day: 50% refund of the inscription’s fee
Up to 2 months before race day: 25% refund of the inscription’s fee
After 2 months before the race no refund will be due.
It is not possible to transfer the registration from one athlete to another or to another race or year.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday 2nd of June
18:30 | Press conference at PIAMARTA RESTORT, via Lungolago Zanardelli |
Friday 3rd of June
17:00-18:30 |
Opening of race office for Sprint/Full |
Saturday 4th of June
XTERRA SPRINT
07:00 |
Opening of race office for Sprint/Full |
8:15-9:15 |
Opening/closing transition area |
9:30 | Start of XTERRA SPRINT |
12:30 | Pasta Party |
13:30 | Award ceremony at the end of the competition |
XTERRA FULL
11:15-12:15 | Opening/closing transition area |
12:30 | Start of XTERRA FULL |
First wave men and women Pro/Elite athletes. Following waves maximum 250. Leaving every 3 mins. | |
18:00 | Award ceremony at the end of the competition |
Pasta Party |
COURSE INFORMATION
XTERRA TRIATHLON FULL DISTANCE
SWIM: 1500m (750m to be repeated twice) including getting out of water and getting back in into the lake through the passage located in front of competition area.

BIKE: 31km (15,5 meters ring with a 500 m positive drop to be repeated twice) with an intermediate passage on the lakeside. The trail requires some technical passages and challenging rise. Download GPX File

TRAIL RUN: single 11km lap (300 m positive drop) developing between Monte Maderno and Cartiere’s Valley, on mixed paths: asphalt, rocks, un-tarmacked road.
XTERRA TRIATHLON SPRINT DISTANCE
SWIM: single 750m lap in the Lake through the passage located in front of the competition area.

BIKE: single 12 km lap (400 m positive drop), the trail requires some technical passages and some challenging stretches. Appropriate for the ones who want to approach Off-road Triathlon.

RUN: single 4,8 km lap (50 m positive drop) developing between the town’s historical center and the riverside. Mixed path: asphalt/ untarmacked road.

PRIZE INFORMATION
Coming soon.
ENTRY FEES
XTERRA GARDA FULL DISTANCE
99 euro 19/12-31/12
119 euro 01/01-28/02
140 euro 01/03-29/05
- Ages 17 and over as of 31/12/2021
XTERRA GARDA SPRINT DISTANCE
49 euro 19/12-31/12
59 euro 01/01-28/02
70 euro 01/03-17/05
- Ages 15 and over as of 31/12/2021
XTERRA GARDA TEAM RELAY
99 euro 19/12-31/12
120 euro 01/01-29/05
- Ages 17 and over as of 31/12/2021
- min 2 max 3 participants
F.A.Q
Q) Do I need a license to compete?
A) In order to participate in the Triathlon events in Italy you must possess a national license from your triathlon federation. The athletes who do not possess a license can participate requiring the daily membership, which will be released presenting a medical certificate of agonistic sporting fitness to triathlon. Foreign athletes must as well present a medical certificate of agonistic sporting fitness to triathlon, which has to be made in an authorized Italian center.
Q) Can foreign athletes obtain the certificate in place?
A) Yes, they can. It will be possible to obtain the certificate on the days before the competition (Friday 22 and Saturday 23). The certificate will be released after a medical visit in a medical center which has an agreement with the organization. For more information you can email us at Gardalake [at] xterra-italy.it .
Q) What is the cancellation policy?
A) Cancellation of the inscription and/or retirement from the race: Up to 4 months before race day: 50% refund of the inscription’s fee Up to 2 months before race day: 25% refund of the inscription’s fee after 2 months before the race no refund will be due.
It is not possible to transfer the inscription from one athlete to another or to another race or year.
Q) How much is the inscription fee?
A) The information about the inscription fee are available on the website in the registration section.
Q) What is included with the inscription?
- participation to the race
- pasta party
- electrical timing / charts
- refreshments/ energy drinks/ snacks during and after the competition - medal
- XTERRA T-shirt
- possible sponsor gifts
Q) Does the race reserve qualification slots for World Championship?
A) XTERRA ITALY is assigning 25 qualification slots for the World Championship in Molveno, Italy. Slots will be assigned to different age classes, as described in the Premio / WC slot section.
Q) Can we compete a relay race?
A) Yes, you can. A 2/3 athletes’ team can compete as Team Relay only in FULL distance competition. follow the registration procedure and add the name of the team in the specific space.
RULES
XTERRA OFF ROAD TRIATHLON RULES
Important: We remind you that in order to compete in XTERRA races in Italy you must possess a triathlon national federation card. The athletes who do not possess a license can participate requiring the daily membership, which will be released presenting a medical certificate of agonistic sporting fitness to triathlon. Foreign athletes must as well present a medical certificate of agonistic sporting fitness to triathlon, which must be issued in an authorized Italian center. The foreign athletes who do not possess a national federation card must plan it contacting the organization (gardalake [at] xterra-italy.It).
SWIM
1. Swimmers must wear the swim cap provided in the race kit.
2. Pro and elite athletes will be positioned in front of age group and relay participants.
3. Any stroke of a forward motion can be used. No participant may use the buoy line to propel themselves forward. This will result in disqualification.
4. Swimmers must have their race number displayed on both upper arms by race officials prior to the start of the swim.
5. Swimmers must complete the entire swim course unassisted. Failure to complete the course correctly will result in disqualification.
6. Swimmers may not use fins, snorkels, flotation devices, gloves or socks at any time during the swim.
7. No individual escorts or paddlers are allowed at any time during the swim.
8. Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, or extend past the knees. Swimwear may contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear.
9. Speed suits are allowed. (Speedsuit must be comprised of 100% textile material such as nylon or lyca and must not included rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. The speedsuit may contain a zipper.)
View list of permitted speed suits.
10. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, pump it up and down, and call or seek assistance. A swimmer, who has received assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race, unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in making forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the participant withdraws from the race or receives medical assistance.
11. Follow the instructions of race marshals and officials at all times.
BIKE
1. Mountain bikes are the only type of bike allowed for this race.
** Some additional provisions regarding mountain bikes:
a. No Cyclo-Cross bikes allowed
b. No drop bars or aero bars allowed
c. Bar extensions or grips off the handlebars may not exceed five (5) inches d. All bikes must have 24, 26, 27.5 or 29 inch wheels
d. All bar ends must be securely capped.
2. There will be a mandatory bike check at transition on Saturday.
3. All bikes must be checked in transition before races.
4. Shoes, shirt, and helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike course.
5. Bike numbers must be attached to the front handlebar. (It is not necessary to wear the run number during the bike segment. Mountain Bike numbers are large and obvious; therefore it is not mandatory to wear a run number for identification purposes.)
6. Helmet must be clipped before the bike is removed from the rack in transition and cannot be unclipped until the bike is securely racked till back to transition after completing the bike course.
7. No riding inside transition at any time.
8. Mount and dismount at the designated areas only.
9. Drafting is allowed.
10. Always ride on the right side of the road. Over take on the left and return to the right as soon as it is safe to do so.
11. Passing Etiquette: Slower riders must yield to faster riders. Faster riders must clearly speak a passing command, “Bike!” or “On your left!” when overtaking, and overtaking must be done safely. If two racers are fighting for position, the leading rider need not give up position, but the leading rider may not interfere or impede another rider’s progress.
12. Outside assistance from a non-participant or spectator is not allowed at any time on the bike course. This means no receiving food, hydration, tools, or medical assistance from any person not directly involved in the event. (Example of non-participants: family members, friends, spectators, photographers, personal drivers, coaches.)
13. Pacing from a non-competitor or any kind of motorized vehicle is not allowed at any time on the bike course.
14. Participants may walk their bike if needed but must complete the course with their bike.
15. All participants are responsible for their own bike care, maintenance, and repair. An official technical crew will be roving around the racecourse and may assist with repairs but should not be expected to fix basic flats.
16. A sweeper vehicle will sweep the course starting around 3pm to collect any riders who are unable to complete the course because of exhaustion or mechanical failure. Once a participant rides the sweeper vehicle they will be considered DNF (did not finish).
17. Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks or any part of the course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A rider is required to stay on the designated trail that is marked and or specified as the race course. It is the rider's responsibility to know the designated racecourse. Lack of tape or barriers on the course will not constitute an excuse for cutting course violations.
18. Participants shall complete the entire bike course on the same mountain bike they started the bike leg on. Participants must back to transition using the same bike when they left with to be allowed to continue the race. No bicycle parts may be left on the course.
19. Participants must give way to medical and emergency personnel at all times on the bike course regardless of their race standing.
20. Participants must complete the entire bike course unassisted. Failure to complete the course correctly will result in disqualification.
RUN
1. Shoes and shirt / top are required at all times on the run course.
2. Race number must be clearly visible on the front of the runner at all times. A race belt may be used to secure the race number. Failure to wear a race number on the run will result in disqualification.
3. A runner may run or walk to complete the course.
4. Outside assistance from a non-participant or spectator is not allowed at any time on the run course. This means no receiving food, hydration, water/ice/sponges for cooling off from any person not directly involved in the event.
5. Pacing from a non-participant or any kind of motorized vehicle is not allowed at any time on the run course.
6. No individual or team support vehicle may follow runners around the course.
7. Participants must give way to medical and emergency personnel at all times on the run course regardless of their race standing.
8. Respect local traffic rules and other vehicles on the road at all times.
9. Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks or any part of the course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A runner is required to stay on the designated trail that is marked and or specified as the racecourse. It is the runner's responsibility to know the designated racecourse. Lack of tape or barrier on the course will not be constituted as an excuse for cutting course.
10. Runners must complete the entire run course unassisted. Failure to complete the course correctly will result in disqualification.
GENERAL
1. If for any reason a participant cannot finish the race, they must report to the finish line area and return their timing chip. This will result in a DNF (did not finish) result.
2. Littering on the run and bike course is prohibited. Any item that needs to be discarded, including water bottles, gel wrappers, energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, inner tubes, or clothing items, can only be discarded at aid / hydration stations.
3. In transition area, it is the responsibility of the participant to ensure all race gear is their respective race baskets / boxes / bags.
4. Only participants wearing an XTERRA Italy wristband and race officials will be allowed to enter Transition. No family members, personal bike mechanics or photographers without credentials will be allowed in Transition at any time.
5. Bikes and bags can only be collected by the PARTICIPANT, family members, support staff, coaches, and drivers will NOT be allowed to collect bikes and bags from transition. Participants will be required to present a race number to the transition marshal as proof of bike ownership.
6. Relay participants must remain in the designated waiting areas in transition and wait for their teammate to arrive. They cannot leave transition unless given permission by a race marshal. Once a relay participant has completed their leg of the race they may leave transition but will not be allowed to return to transition until transition opens for bike and race gear collection.
7. MP3 players or any kind of personal music / listening devices with headset are not allowed at any time during the race. Use of a headset will result in disqualification.
8. Race numbers and race registration CANNOT be transferred. Participants found racing under a different name will be disqualified.
9. RELAY TEAMS can consist of 2-3 participants; a participant from another relay team cannot compete as part of a second relay team. No participant registered as an individual may race as part of a relay team.
10. Consider the safety of yourself and other participants at all times during the race. Treat other participants, race officials, race marshals, medical staff, traffic enforcers, and spectators with respect and courtesy before, during and after the race.
11. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct, including the improper use of language or conduct directed toward another participant, race official, race marshal, medical staff or traffic enforcer, and spectators.
12. Any protest relating to race results must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within one hour of the final race cutoff.
13. In case of severe weather on race day, XTERRA Italy reserves the right to make the necessary adjustments to the racecourse to ensure the safety of all participants.
14. XTERRA Italy reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified on the website and at the pre-race athlete
TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS
Toscolano Maderno is a small town in the province of Brescia - located on Lake Garda’s western side in the center of Riviera dei Limoni.
The city is 40 km from the city of Brescia and it belongs to Parco Alto Garda Bresciano regional park; it is situated on a long promontory between Toscolano’s harbor and Cala di Maderno, located at the feet of Monte Pizzocolo and Monte Castello di Gàino.
AIRPORTS:
VERONA 60 km
MILANO/BERGAMO km 90 km
MILANO/LINATE 120 km
MILANO MALPENSA 160 km
TRAIN STATION:
DESENZANO DEL GARDA 25KM
ACCOMODATION:
RESORT / APPARTAMENTS PIAMARTA RESORT
Via Lungolago Giuseppe Zanardelli, 35 25088 Toscolano Maderno (Brescia)
phone +39 0365 690791
mail: piamarta [at] piamartaresort.com ">piamarta [at] piamartaresort.com
HOTEL EDEN
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Piazza San Marco 27
web: www.hoteledentoscolano.com
mail: info [at] hoteledentoscolano.com
tel. +39/ 0365 540 700
mobile: +39/ 333 563 03 22
contact name: MARIANA NAFTANAILA
Short description: The Hotel Eden is the right choice for customers looking for a combination of charm, tranquility and a convenient location to discover Lake Garda.
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HOTEL GARDEN
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 15
mail: residenzahotelgarden [at] gmail.com
web: www.residenzahotelgarden.com
TEL. +39 0365 643608
contact name : Luca Perini
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HOTEL VITTORIA
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Benamati 118
mail: info [at] vittoriahotel.eu
web: www.vittoriahotel.eu
tel: +39 0365 641320
mobile: +39 329 3103384
Hotel Director: Tononi Luca
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HOTEL SORRISO
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Religione, 5
mail: info [at] hotelsorriso.de
web: www.hotelsorriso.de
phone: +39 0365 540855
short description: Hotel a 3 stelle in zona tranquilla, camere con balcone, frigo e wifi
gratuito, piscina con idromassaggio. Ottima colazione a buffet con
torte e marmellate di produzione propria, anche senza glutine. Garage
interno per biciclette.
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HOTEL MADERNO
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Statale, 12
mail: hmaderno [at] tin.it
web: www.hotelmaderno.it
phone: +39 0365 641070
fax: +39 0365 644277
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CAMPING - RESIDENCE - B&B
CAMPING RIVIERA
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Promontorio, 59
mail: info [at] camping-riviera.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RivieraCamping
Tel: +39 0365 643039
winter mobile : +39 333 9510764
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VILLAGGIO TURISTICO MADERNO - CAMPING
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via San Escrivà, 5
mail: info [at] campingmaderno.IT
phone: +39 0365 548068
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VIRGILIO RESIDENCE GARDA
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Virgilio, 8
mail: info [at] virgilioresidencegarda.it
web: www.virgilioresidencegarda.it
phone: +39 3496136446
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B&B ANGOLINO
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Resola,26
phone: + 39 328 302 8945
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B&B IL NIDO DEI GUFI
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Trento, 91/B
Mail: info [at] nidodeigufi.it
phone: +39 0365 641519
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B&B ALL’OROLOGIO
di Cristina e Francesco
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via G. Mazzini 24
mail: info [at] bborologio.com
Tel: +39(0)365641951
mobile: +393394782248
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CASA MADERNO- APPARTAMENT
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Fratelli Bianchi, 5
mail: hmaderno [at] tin.it
mobile: +39 3356741189
phone: +39 0365 641519
short description: CAMERE CON POSSIBILITA’ DI COLAZIONE A 20 METRI DAL LAGO E A 200 METRI dall’area EXPO XTERRA E TRANSITION AREA
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RESTAURANT- OSTERIE
RISTORANTE TRATTORIA “LA CASCINA S.AMBROGIO”
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via S. Ambrogio, 24
phone: +39 0365 541122
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OSTERIA “L’ANTICO POZZO”
address: TOSCOLANO MADERNO (BS) - 25088
Via Benamati 24
phone: +39 0365642356
short description: Ambiente e gestione famigliare piccola cucina tipica locale e bar
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Let's make XTERRA Lake Garda together!
Become a part of our Volunteers Team and the XTERRA family! You can help in many different fields and enjoy this unique experience.
Contact us at gardalake [at] xterra-italy.it . Every volunteer will receive the ‘’volunteers kit’’
Contact: Sara - Claudio
Email: gardalake [at] xterra-italy.it">gardalake [at] xterra-italy.it
Phone: +393926122474