Garda Trentino Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Garda Trentino Half Marathon (GTHM 21K), staged in the picturesque town of Riva del Garda on the northern shore of Lake Garda, is a well-established annual event organized by Trentino Eventi that draws regional and international runners. The XXIV edition in 2026 falls on November 8. The race covers 21 km through the municipalities of Riva del Garda, Arco, and Nago-Torbole, threading along the lakefront promenade and ascending briefly into olive-terraced lanes with views of Lake Garda and the Dolomite foothills. The course passes historic harbors, medieval streets, and dramatic cliff-backed scenery, balancing fast flat stretches with rolling sections. Chip timing, pacer support, aid stations, shuttle buses from the finish area to the start, and a festive finish-line atmosphere in the lakeside town center are all included. The event is officially measured to international standards and conforms to AIMS/World Athletics measurement protocols. Companion events include a 10K, a Run4Fun (4 km), and a Kids race.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Arco Castle: The course involves a climb to the historic Arco Castle, a must-see attraction in the area.
Sarca River: Runners transition onto the bike path alongside the Sarca River, the fourth-longest river in Trentino and the main tributary of Lake Garda.
Lake Garda Shoreline: The route includes stretches along the shores of Lake Garda, offering continuous lake views.
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Riva del Garda, Garda Trentino, Italy
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Must be at least 18 years old on race day (2026-11-08)
- Valid medical certificate for competitive running required for competitive-category athletes per Italian regulations
- Non-competitive entrants must comply with organizer requirements
- Foreign participants must present an equivalent medical certificate or valid federation membership where required
- Race bibs are personal and non-transferable
- Proof of membership to a recognized athletics federation (FIDAL) or Runcard may be required for competitive entry
- Kids race open to ages 4–14
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- Medical certificate (certificato medico agonistico) for competitive categories
- Runcard or equivalent federation membership for foreign recreational athletes
Entry Methods
- Online Registration via ENDU (join.endu.net)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds under any circumstances
XXIV edition of the race (2026).
Organizer: Trentino Eventi Società Sportiva Dilettantistica a R.L., based in Dro, Trentino.
Point-to-point course across municipalities of Riva del Garda, Arco, and Nago-Torbole; shuttle buses provided from the finish area to the start.
Pacer support available for 21K participants.
Medal engraving and expo side events offered.
Service fees (platform fees) are added to the base registration price at checkout on ENDU.
Group registrations (5+ people) may have different fee structures.
Registration platform: ENDU (join.endu.net, edition 102416).
Medical certificate (certificato medico agonistico) required for competitive categories per Italian regulations; Runcard or equivalent accepted.
Video of race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfB3pilcQqI&t=410s
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