
Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy · Sunday 27 September 2026
# 48 Maratona del Mugello Set in the picturesque Tuscan landscape near Borgo San Lorenzo, this trail marathon features a relatively modest elevation gain of 266 meters with a highest point of 325 meters, making it accessible for runners seeking a challenging yet manageable mountain experience. Rolling through the Mugello region with approximately 92 meters of vertical relief between the lowest point (174m) and highest point (325m), the course offers scenic natural terrain typical of Italian trail running. Ideal for runners looking to experience Tuscan countryside without extreme alpine difficulty, this marathon combines moderate elevation demands with authentic trail conditions.
Adjusted Time
4:41:28
Time difference: +41.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
48 Maratona del Mugello is a full marathon held in Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 27 September 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 266m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 325m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 48 Maratona del Mugello website.
With 266m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 174m to 325m above sea level (151m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
48 Maratona del Mugello 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.
Our difficulty rating for 48 Maratona del Mugello 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.
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