Here you’ll find the run adventures, camps, and retreats we’ve found happening in Italy in 2023. If we’ve missed any, please let us know.
Italy run adventures
June
Run the Alps – Italian Dolomites Tour – June 15 – 22, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Enjoy some of the best trail running in Europe with the Italian Dolomites! This 8-day run adventure takes you inn to inn (including one remote mountain inn) as you soak in spectacular views of the region along smooth single-track and technical terrain. At night, indulge in hearty local cuisine that’ll give you the energy you need to take on the next day.
Holimites – Trail Running Best of Alta Via 1 & 2 – June 16 – 23, 2023
Cover 85 kilometers and endure 5,000 meters of gain on this 6-stage tour through UNESCO Heritage Dolomites’ most renowned Natural Parks. This is designed to take the more challenge aspects of both Alta Via #1 and #2.
Run the Alps – Courmayeur to Chamonix Trail Run – June 19 – 26, 2023
Head from the rustic Italian village of Courmayeur through Switzerland to Charmonix, home of the legendary UTMB series of trail runs as you take on runs from the Aiguille Rouge nature preserve, up to the high balcony routes on either side of the valley, and even the thrilling “Kilomètre Vertical.”
July
Holimites – Alta Via 1 – July 6 – 13, 2023
For a more accessible (but still challenging!) Dolomite run adventure, go for Alta Via 1. Made for passionate runners, this 5-stage run covers 87 kilometers and has over 6,000 m of climbing along the Dolomites’ Alta Via #1. This one starts from Braies Lake and ends at Duran Pass.
Runcation – Guided Dolomites Hut To Hut Trail Running Vacation – July 14 – 20, 2023 | July 22 – 28, 2023
Take on the UNESCO World Heritage Italian Dolomites in this gorgeous running retreat. Featuring a hut-to-hut style run along Alta Via 1, you’ll enjoy a week of challenging runs, scenic vistas, and fresh Italian food and drinks… and a constant supply of mountain sunrises and sunsets.
Holimites – Trail Running Best of Alta Via 1 & 2 – July 31 – August 7, 2023
August
Runcation – Cortina Runcation: Best Trail Runs in the Dolomites – August 5 – 11, 2023
Using Cortina d’Ampezzo as a base camp, you’ll be set to explore all of the trails that make the Dolomites such an unmatched running destination. Enjoy special routes and visit classic landmarks like the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Sorapiss Lake, the Cinque Torri, along with a few more surprises along the way.
Holimites – Alta Via 2 – August 28 – September 4, 2023
For one of Holimites’ most challenging Dolomite-based adventures, try taking on Alta Via 2. Made for mountain trail runner lovers, this 5-stage tour covers 115 km with over 6,000m of gain. The fun starts in Passo delle Erbe and ends in Col di Pra, and you’ll be accompanied by a local guide throughout.
September
Holimites – Trail Running Best of Alta Via 1 & 2 – September 4 – 11, 2023
Run the Alps – Italian Dolomites Tour – September 7 – 14, 2023
Ongoing/Custom
Amazing Running Tours – Dolomites
Experience the Dolomite Mountains of the Italian Alps in this 5-day tour (with three days running) through the Alta Via N.1 trail. Throughout the run adventure, you can stay in rifugios on the mountain, enjoying private accommodations each night, or book custom, luxury accommodations.
From your start at Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy up through Mt. Marmolada Massif, the “Queen of Dolomites”, this is a spectacular introduction to the mountains.
Holimites – Trail Running Traverse
Hit all of the Dolomite’s most famous locations in this 7-day East-to-West traverse that’ll have you clocking 103 km (64 miles) of trails and 6,500 m (21.300 feet) total ascent
You’ll go from the Sesto di Pusteria at the foot of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, through the Fanes, Sennes, Braies and Puez-Odle Natural Parks, then finish at the Alpe di Siusi meadows.
Runcation – Alps of Slovenia, Dolomites of Italy
Runcation – Dolomites Hut to Hut
Italy run camps
Trail Running Movement – Discovery Stage 5 Terre
Trail Running Movement – Endurance Stage 5 Terre
Trail Running Movement – Aosta Valley
Trail Running Movement – Versilia – Av Apuane Park
Italy run retreats
Holimites – Dolomites Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
Combine breathtaking trails in the Italian Dolomites with luxurious four-star hotels of Sud-Tyrol for a run treat that’s equal parts challenge and relaxation. Traverse the trails of this UNESCO World Heritage Site during the day, then enjoy some great winding down with spas, conversation, and wine.
Run Wild Retreats – Italian Dolomites Trail Running Retreat – July 8 – 14, 2023 [SOLD OUT]
Take on the Dolomites in this 7-day trail running retreat that includes luxury wellness hotels, mindful running, spas and pampering, gourmet Italian food, and a focus on mindfulness. Explore sections of both Alta Via 1 and 2 while practicing mindful running techniques that’ll help you as much for racing as they do for your next life goal.
Other Run Travel Experiences Around The World
Worried that Greece might be too beautiful? Want a run adventure in a different neck of the woods? We have plenty to choose from with our list of run travel and adventure all over the world.