Regulations

Meeting point and start

Piazza Bernardi – Castel Bolognese (RA)
8.30 a.m.: start of the competitive 50 km race
9.30 a.m.: start of the non-competitive 11 km walk

Race pack collection

At the race office in Via Garavini on the 24th from 3.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
and at the Town Hall on the 25th from 6.30 a.m. to 8.20 a.m.

Course

The course is a 50 km fully asphalted loop with start and finish in Castel Bolognese.
The mixed hilly course starts from Castel Bolognese, passes through Riolo Terme, Casola Valsenio, Zattaglia and Villa Vezzano, before returning to Castel Bolognese.
The course is measured and certified by FIDAL and is marked with kilometre signs every 5 km.

The course is open to traffic; therefore athletes are required to respect the Highway Code to ensure their own safety.

Certifications

The 50 km di Romagna is an internationally certified FIDAL race (ultramarathon silver level), included in the national IUTA 2026 ultramarathon calendar, valid as a race of the 23rd IUTA Grand Prix 2026 for ultramarathon and of the 13th IUTA Regional Criterium 2026 – Central Italy area.
It is part of the Romagna Triptych www.tritticodiromagna.com together with the Maratona di Russi and the 100 km del Passatore, and it is also part of the Romagna–Tuscany Challenge with the Pistoia–Abetone race.
Results will be ratified by DLT or GdA.

Time limit

Seven hours

Refreshment stations

Refreshment stations with drinks and solid food are available every 5 km.
Personalised refreshments are guaranteed.

Eligibility

The race is open to FIDAL members for the 2026 season (Promesse, Senior, Master).
Italian and foreign athletes must be registered with FIDAL or be in possession of a RUNCARD (information at www.runcard.com).
Italian and foreign resident athletes registered with an E.P.S. must also present a RUNCARD together with a medical certificate for competitive athletics.

Foreign athletes must be registered with a federation affiliated to WA or be in possession of a RUNCARD accompanied by a medical certificate issued in accordance with Italian regulations.
The minimum age for participation is 20 years.

Entry procedures

Online: via www.endu.net or www.50kmdiromagna.com

Transfer of entry

It will be possible to transfer one’s entry to another athlete or to the following year by notifying via email at info@50kmdiromagna.com by 12 April 2026, with a payment of €10.00 for administrative costs.

Payment methods

1) Bank transfer payable to Podistica Avis Castel Bolognese, Via Donati 195 – 48014 Castel Bolognese (RA)
BCC della Romagna Occidentale – Castel Bolognese
IBAN: IT03F0846267530000001027547

2) Credit card via www.endu.net

Entry fee

€60.00 until 28 February
€70.00 from 1 March to 13 April
€80.00 from 14 April to 21 April
Possibility to enter on the 24th at a fee of €90.00, subject to the maximum number of 1,500 entrants

Checks

Two official chip checks are provided; any competitor found without the chip at the finish will be strictly disqualified.
The race bib must be worn with the number clearly visible.
In each location, services will be guaranteed until the passage of the last competitive runner.

Medical assistance

Along the course and at the finish: Italian Red Cross, Faenza Section, with medical and nursing staff.
Fixed medical station at km 30 (Montalbano).

Toilets and bag deposit

Gymnasium 100 m from the finish area and chemical toilets for bag deposit.
Sports hall with post-race showers 500 m from the finish.

Retirements

Sweeper service along the course and at the rear of the race.

Photographic and television service

Photographs of athletes will be taken along the course and made available for viewing and possible purchase, as well as television coverage by local broadcasters.

Competitive race categories

Amateurs aged 20 to 39 (2006–1987)
Veterans A aged 40 to 49 (1986–1977)
Veterans B aged 50 to 59 (1976–1967)
Veterans C aged 60 to 69 (1966–1957)
Veterans D 1956 and earlier
Women aged 20 to 99 (2006 and earlier)

Participation prize

All registered athletes: technical race pack with the event logo.
All finishers: commemorative medal and certificate downloadable from the website.

Prize money

(excluding category prizes and before tax deductions)
For the payment of expense reimbursements, the tax code must be provided.

Overall Men / Women
1) RS €1,000.00 + trophy + value prizes
2) RS €800.00 + trophy + value prizes
3) RS €600.00 + trophy + value prizes
4) RS €400.00 + prizes
5) RS €300.00 + prizes
6) RS €300.00 + prizes
7) RS €200.00 + prizes
8) RS €200.00 + prizes
9) RS €100.00 + prizes
10) RS €100.00 + prizes

Category prizes

Amateurs (2006–1987):
1) Ham + trophy + prize
2–5) Ham + prize
6–15) Prizes on a sliding scale

Veterans A (1986–1977):
1) Ham + trophy + prize
2–5) Ham + prize
6–20) Prizes on a sliding scale

Veterans B (1976–1967):
1) Ham + trophy + prize
2–5) Ham + prize
6–20) Prizes in kind on a sliding scale

Veterans C (1966–1957):
1) Trophy + ham + prizes
2–5) Ham + prizes
6–15) Prizes in kind on a sliding scale

Veterans D (1956 and earlier):
1) Trophy + ham + prizes
2–3) Ham + prizes

Women (single category):
11–150 prizes on a sliding scale

Time bonuses

Men (equal to or under):
2h55’00’’ RS €500.00
2h52’00’’ RS €700.00
2h50’00’’ RS €1,000.00
Record 2h48’48’’ RS €1,500.00

Women (equal to or under):
3h30’00’’ RS €500.00
3h25’00’’ RS €700.00
3h22’00’’ RS €1,000.00
Record 3h20’42’’ RS €1,500.00

Bonus for Italian athletes (with times under 3h for men – 3h30 for women):
1) RS €500.00
2) RS €400.00
3) RS €300.00

The first 10 overall athletes and the first in each category will be awarded on stage.
All other prize-winning athletes may collect their prize directly from the race office by consulting the finishing order posted 20 minutes after the athletes’ arrival, presenting their bib for identification.

Timing

Timing will be carried out using a disposable chip attached to the race bib.

Protests

Protests must be submitted to the FIDAL judges present, accompanied by a deposit of €100.00, which will be refunded in the event of acceptance, within 30 minutes of the publication of the results.

Declaration of responsibility

The organisation declines any responsibility for anything that may happen to competitors, third parties or property before, during or after the race.
By signing the entry form, the participant releases the organising committee from any responsibility regarding their own physical fitness to take part in the competitive race.

For all matters not covered, FIDAL regulations for the organisation of events for 2026 and the ultramarathon regulations shall apply.