13 Maratona di San Valentino
Terni, Italy · Sunday 18 February 2024
This Valentine's Day trail marathon in Terni takes you across moderately hilly terrain with steady elevation changes that will test your legs without crushing them, rising and falling between 122 and 264 meters over the 42.2 kilometers. The course sits entirely on trail surface, which means you'll want proper trail shoes and should expect conditions that vary with Italian winter weather. With 258 meters of total elevation gain spread across a full marathon distance, you're looking at a race that demands respect for pacing and footwork rather than just aerobic fitness. Organized by Amatori Podistica Terni, a running club established in 1976, this is a well-rooted local event in central Italy that attracts runners seeking something different from road marathons. If you prefer trail running with rolling rather than punishing climbs and don't mind the unpredictability of winter conditions in February, this race offers a solid alternative to the standard spring marathon circuit.
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Adjusted Time
4:41:02
Time difference: +41.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain258m
Elevation High264m
Elevation Low122m
13 Maratona di San Valentino 2024 Course Analysis
13 Maratona di San Valentino is a full marathon held in Terni, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 18 February 2024. The course is run on trail surface with 258m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 264m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 13 Maratona di San Valentino website.
Elevation Profile
With 258m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 122m to 264m above sea level (142m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
13 Maratona di San Valentino is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is 13 Maratona di San Valentino?
Our difficulty rating for 13 Maratona di San Valentino is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare 13 Maratona di San Valentino against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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