June 20, 2026
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Lake Molveno
XTERRA European Championship

Full Distance Triathlon

Full Distance Triathlon

SWIM 1.5K
BIKE 32K
RUN 10K
Note
The information on this page is not yet confirmed, and may be based on the previous years' edition.

The Full Distance Triathlon begins with a swim in the clear waters of Lake Molveno, followed by a rewarding ride that combines steady power climbs with flowing descents through the Paganella Bike Park. A scenic yet challenging run through lakeside paths and forested switchbacks brings athletes to the finish line in one of Europe’s most iconic alpine race settings, where European titles across all age divisions will be decided.

Registration opens on
Nov 12
Registration Closes on
Registration Closed

COURSE MAPS

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
Swim - 1.5K
Two 750m loops in Lake Molveno with an Australian exit in between.
Close
2 loops with Australian exit in between
Bike - 32K
Two 16K loops, starting from the shore of Lake Molveno, climbing up into the dolomites.
Close

32K
1,100m+
2 identical laps of 16K each

The course will be open, marked, and ready for ride by Tuesday, September 23rd.

Please be respectful of park visitors playing with their kids, walking dogs, jogging,  etc. Also be aware of regular traffic on the fire roads.

The entire bike and run course is available anytime from sunrise to sunset. You are training at your own risk. Please pay attention to traffic. 

Run - 10K
Two 5K loops alongside Lake Molveno and surrounding mountain side.
Close

10K
300m+
2 identical laps of 5K each


The course will be open, marked, and ready for recon by Monday, September 22nd.

Please be respectful of park visitors playing with their kids, walking dogs, jogging,  etc. Also be aware of regular traffic on the fire roads.

The run course next to the lake is open to the public. You may run any day between sunrise and sunset. Follow the red arrows.

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
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prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

€25.000

Elite Prize Purse

🏅 Medal

All Finishers

56

WC Slots

Please note that prize purse is subject to a local taxation rate of 20% for all athletes (Italian and all other nationalities).

FEES

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.

RACE FEES

Description Fee
Until Jan. 31st € 170
Feb. 1st - March 31st € 190
April 1st - June 5th € 210

Race fees will be updated here as soon as they are confirmed.

What's included in my registration fee?

  • athlete race packet (bibs, bike plate, tattoos, swim cap, timing chip)

  • athlete swag (including finisher medal)

  • premium race event experience

  • professional medical support on course and at the finish

What's not included in my registration fee?

You have to obtain a Triathlon License to race in Italy. You need to be a member of your country's National Triathlon Federation, and have a valid license issued by that federation. Alternatively, you can get a ODL (One-Day License) exclusively through the myFITri portal. You can read more about obtaining a triathlon license on our FAQ section.

RULES & INFO

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

RULES

We will be following the World Triathlon Competition Rules for the 2026 XTERRA European Championship. Please reference this link for full regulations.


TRIATHLON LICENSE

Please note that all athletes are required to have a triathlon license to compete. For foreign athletes in Italy, you have two options:

  1. You need to be a member of your country's National Triathlon Federation and have a valid license* issued by that federation. Please have a copy of this ready and present it at the registration tent during race pack collection.
    *Please ensure that your license is current and not expired on race day.

  1. If you don’t have a National License from your country, One-Day License (ODL) must be purchased exclusively through the myFITri portal. On-site purchase for daily membership will not be available. 

To obtain the daily membership as a foreigner, you must:

  • Create a personal profile on MyFITri. You may need to use a browser translator tool to see the English version. (If the athlete to be registered is a minor, the profile must be created by the parent)

  • Fill out the online form and accept the terms and conditions

  • Upload a copy of the valid federation card for the year 2026 or a membership certificate issued by your Federation confirming membership for the year 2026, or, in case you are not registered with any Triathlon Federation, upload a medical certificate (download template)

  • Complete the payment (see costs based on race type) and upload the payment receipt

  • Wait for the validation of the documents by the federation offices

SUMMARY: You will need to show your valid triathlon license to race. You can obtain a membership from your country or purchase a daily membership through the myFITri portal. No license, no race. 


WETSUITS / SKIN SUITS / SPEED SUITS

Based on the latest World Triathlon rules, wetsuit use it governed by the following: 

Elite, U23, Junior and Youth athletes:
Forbidden: 20 ºC and above
Mandatory: 15.9 ºC and below

Age-Group from youngest to 55-59 category:
Forbidden: 22 ºC and above
Mandatory: 15.9 ºC and below

Age-Group from 60-64 category to the oldest:
Forbidden: 24.6 ºC and above
Mandatory: 15.9 ºC and below

Speed suits or skin suits are permitted according to regulations. Click here to see a list of acceptable suits.


TRIATHLON SUITS / UNIFORM

For all age group athletes, there are no strict rules regarding uniform. However, elite athletes will follow the World Triathlon Guidelines regarding uniform. 


AID STATIONS

Competitors are encouraged to be responsible for their own hydration during the race (ie. bring your own bike bottles and hydration packs).

Water, energy bars, gels & isotonic drinks will be available on the course. 

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