Have you ever wanted to run a European evening Track meet? With the backdrop as the Italian Dolomites?

This is graded, night track racing at the foothills of the Dolomites. You’ll need every bit of your Italian lingo as you rub shoulders with local running clubs from across Italy for this famous meet, held over 3 separate weeks, and 3 separate Tours. This is Tour 1 of 3

7 Days, 6 Nights accommodation | group training | all transfers | ALL meals every day | Guaranteed Event Entry

Day 1 - Verona

2pm onwards: arriving at Verona train station or similar, you will be taken to your apartment within the ancient city of Verona

3pm:  afternoon siesta | or walk around the ancient town

6pm:  We step straight onto the road for a run which will consist of something like a Threshold session for 20 minutes or some steady intervals such as 8x 1 minute efforts (Verona)

We head to a typical local venue for dinner serving traditional Italian food and drinks

Day 2 - Verona > Rovereto

8am:  light 4-8km jog (Verona Centro Storico)

10am: free morning in the heart of Verona with a focus on the local markets.

Lunch we transfer to Rovereto and lunch at the amazing Bar Christian (no photos will do these meals justice)

3pm:  we visit the world award winning Distillery MARZADRO. You may find it difficult leaving without some world class Italian liqueurs and grappa

5pm:  light 4-8km walk/jog around Rovereto

Dinner in the Centro Storico of Rovereto

Day 3 - Rovereto > Levico Terme

8am:  track session or similar road session (venue tbc). Typical session will include 400m reps, or similar

10am:  we explore the morning markets at Rovereto

Lunch we head to Locanda Delle Tre Chiavi for lunch today. The cuisine inspired by the ‘slow food’ movement and include authentic flavours of the Trentino region, made with local ingredients.

3pm:  we transfer to Levico Terme where our stay is at a lovely Wellness Centre where we get to properly relax

5pm:  rest (included is a massage at the Wellness Centre)

Dinner at the Hotel tonight

Day 4 - Levico Terme

8am:  8-12km jog

10am:  free time (or massage)

Lunch at a lovely Agriturismo for an array amazing traditional food

3pm:  siesta

5pm:  4-6km jog recovery 

Dinner is at Niky's Alchimia Del Gusto. The authenticity of this amazing venue along with the quality of food is as good as it gets

Day 5 - Levico Terme > Trento

8am:  light 4-8km

10am:  check-out Levico Terme | check-in Trento

Lunch at Forsterbrau Trento in Centro Storico

3pm:  siesta

6pm:  light 4-6km jog

Dinner tonight is at La Torre Biergarten FORST. The setting tonight is a short drive to a castle overlooking the town of Trento. A majestic venue. And maybe a cheeky local drink, or two.

Day 6 – Trento. Race Day

8am:  light 4-6 km jog along the river

10am:  free time in Trento (Centro Storico)

Lunch - Pizza and Pasta at Forsterbrau Trento

3pm:  siesta or free time in Trento Centro Storico

5pm:  we make our way down to the track (Trento)

6-9pm: Track Racing Program

Dinner:  enjoying the atmosphere of the track, we freshen up (showers available) and 'sit-in' on communal tables with runners from across Italy as Food Trucks roll in trackside. A very unique way to complete the meet and a real chance to test your Italian with local runners

Day 7 - Trento

8am:  light 8km recovery jog along the Arno River (including a small climb if you’re game)

10am:  after checkout, we say our goodbyes. Drop-off is at Trento (or Verona) Train station