Only 76 days to this long-awaited “Outdoor” Competition that starts off in the veryheartof the Alps and ends in the Medioeval Quarter of Bergamo Alta. Excitment is gradually building among the 1,200+ currently – registered runners from 32 different countries who wish to star in this great sports event taking place within this completely unspoilt mountainscape. As anticipated, a 20-Km Bergamo Urban Trail is new to the 2017 run and open to a wider variety of runners.
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Not long to go yet! Engines are being revved up for this long-awaited 2017 Orobie Ultra-Trail® – “The first ever run to start in the heart of the Alps and end in the Medieval town of Bergamo Alta” takes place from July 28 to July 30 2017. Only three years since the first race, this competition has gained a podium position among the most interesting “Ultra Trails” worldwide. It is not by chance that there are 1,200+ currently registered entrants from as many as 32 different countries. In particular, 190 entrants have registered for the Orobie Ultra-Trail®, 810 for the Gran Trail Orobie and 295 for the Bergamo Urban-Trail.

ALL 3 RACES IN DETAIL
Orobie Ultra-Trail® – Starts on Friday July 28, 2017 at 10.00 am from Clusone (Piazza dell’Orologio) and ends in Bergamo Alta. This 140-km trail features a 9,500-metre elevation gain. Maximum race time: 46 hours; maximum number of entrants: 700.
Gran Trail Orobie – Starts on Saturday July, 29, 2017 at 8.00 am from Carona and ends in Bergamo Alta.
This 70-km trail features a 5,200-metre elevation gain. Maximum race time: 24 hours; maximum number of entrants: 1,300.
Bergamo Urban-Trail (new in 2017) – Starts on Friday July 28 at 20.30pm from the Lazzaretto district of Bergamo and ends in Bergamo Alta. This 20-km twilight trail with headlamps features a 700-metre elevation gain. Maximum race time: 4 hours; maximum number of entrants: 500.

 

The secret behind the success of 2017 Orobie Ultra-Trail® lies in the event’s very “DNA”: the trail’s extra-ordinary setting stretches over tens of kilometres in the very heart of the Orobie mountain range; athletes will be racing along enchanting trails and paths in an ever-changing scenery of rocky outcrops, verdant pastures and woodlands set among picture-postcard views; and, right at the end – the best having been saved for last – an awe-inspiringly-located finish line in Bergamo Alta’s Piazza Vecchia. And finally, the fact that Bergamo – also known as the City of the 1000 from the number of townsmen who fought to unify Italy in Giuseppe Garibaldi’s army of 1000 men – offers excellent flight connections to the “world” via a conveniently-positioned airport.
As nothing happens by chance, a finely-tuned team of people has worked hard since the first edition and behind the scenes of Orobie Ultra-Trail® to ensure the best possible sportsmanship and safety to the great number of runners throughout the competition. The overall organisation of the Event lies with Associazione Sportiva “Asso Orobica”, partnering with Bergamo-based “SpiaGames Outdoor Agency”.

Institutional Bodies that have chosen to stand by Orobie Ultra-Trail® are Regione Lombardia, BIM, the Municipalities of Bergamo, Clusone and Selvino and CAI. With over 154 local businesses and bodies approached since last December, outstanding contributions have been made by such sponsors and partners as: IVS Italia, Lovato Electric S.p.A, ElleErre, Scame, Montello Spa, Necta – N&W Global Vending S.p.A, Bracca, Pineta Acque minerali, Elav, Arrigoni, ATB, Kratos, Manzoni&Manzoni and Peraria.Spa, Necta – N&W Global Vending S.p.A, Bracca e
Pineta Acque minerali, Elav, Arrigoni, ATB, Kratos, Manzoni&Manzoni, Peraria.

REGISTRATIONS ARE CURRENTLY STILL OPEN, BUT SELLING OUT FAST!
While compiling this press release, dozens and dozens of passionate people are busy filling in our online registration form. Registrations are open until June 30, 2017 and current registration fees are fixed until May 31. Third-tier, late-comer fees will apply as of June 1, 2017.

BECOMING A VOLUNTEER – HERE’S HOW TO …
Volunteer as a member of STAFF of the Orobie Ultra-Trail® team! “All hands on deck” – this is a call for anyone would cares to help run this great international event. We need back office volunteers (with good Italian and friendly person/people-skills), logistics volunteers (applicants should have good manual skills, be physically fit and hold a valid B-class driving license), food & beverage volunteers (applicants shall be
able to cook, serve food and drinks and display friendly person/people-skills) and course rescue and marshalling volunteers (applicants shall support the Runners’ Safety Officer and have a good degree of expertise in local alpine mountaineering). If you are not already a registered volunteer, please sign up here. And all references and information will be reported shortly.

INFO: 2017 Orobie Ultra-Trail®