DoloMyths Run.
The DoloMythsRun Skyrace asks one question: how fast can you get from Piaz Marconi in Canazei at 1,450 metres to the summit of Piz Boè at 3,152 metres and back down. Ten kilometres up, twelve down, over tracks, scree and a summit pyramid rigged with fixed ropes. What you prepare for here is steepness, not distance.
DoloMyths Run 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The climbing starts almost from the village square. From kilometre 1.2 a single seven-kilometre ascent averaging about 18 per cent and holding 1,260 metres of vertical takes you over Passo Pordoi (2,239 m) up to Forcella Pordoi (2,829 m). Then comes the summit ramp: 1.7 kilometres at 16 per cent to the Capanna Piz Fassa on Piz Boè. From there the race flips entirely, and twelve kilometres of descent run past Rifugio Boè (2,871 m), down through Val Lasties (2,300 m) and over Pian Schiavaneis back to Canazei.
The ground underfoot is mountain trail, alpine track and scree, flagged rather than fenced, with aid taken at the huts themselves. The organiser grades the route EE, a route for experienced mountain walkers: there are exposed passages that are not continuously protected by fixed ropes. The Piz Boè pyramid, by contrast, is almost entirely rigged with fixed ropes, which is why poles are barred there. Folding poles go into the pack, rigid poles are handed over at Forcella Pordoi and carried back down from Passo Pordoi. Two public roads, the SR48 at the Pordoi and the SS242 at Pian Schiavaneis, stay open to traffic during the race.
The numbers are as lopsided as that sounds: 21.8 kilometres, roughly 1,800 metres of ascent and the same again of descent, with barely three per cent of the course flat. Almost 40 per cent of it is steep uphill and a good 30 per cent steep downhill. The field stays small, with around 240 finishers classified in 2026.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 1 km | 15.1 % | 29.9 % | +143 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 1.2 | 7.1 km | 17.8 % | 51.8 % | +1,262 m | HC |
| km 8.7 | 1.7 km | 16.1 % | 37.5 % | +270 m | Cat. 3 |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace DoloMyths Run.
Start under control
The race splits into two halves with entirely different demands. At an average of 18 per cent the climb is a hike for almost everybody, not a run: do not chase the lower switchbacks, find a pole rhythm you can hold for ninety minutes or more. The cutoffs are tight, 2h30 at Forcella Pordoi and 3h30 at Rifugio Boè, but going above threshold on the lower half leaves you stranded in thin air above 2,800 metres.
Hold your rhythm
The race is decided on the way down. Twelve kilometres with more than 30 per cent of their length in steep descent, on scree and narrow paths, punish the quadriceps harder than the climb does, and anyone still actively running rather than braking takes back what they saved lower on the mountain. The transition itself is the critical point: you hand over your poles on the summit pyramid, the fixed ropes and oncoming traffic dictate your speed, and then you have to run again immediately.
Spend what is left
The classic trap is altitude. Between Forcella Pordoi, the summit and Rifugio Boè you spend several kilometres above 2,800 metres, where power drops noticeably and breathing sets the pace. Conditions change with it: wind and, in July, cold or thunderstorms up top, full sun on the last kilometres in the valley.
Training plan for DoloMyths Run: 12-week build
Build the base
Expect anything from around two and a half to five hours depending on your level, with a 5h30 time limit. The demand is not a steady endurance run: it is one long, hard climbing block just under threshold followed by a descent that loads the legs eccentrically. The 21.8 kilometres of distance will barely register.
Train race pace
The single most important thing to train is steep uphill hiking with poles, not uphill running. At almost 18 per cent average and far steeper in places, rhythm on foot wins, and it needs to be practised for an hour at a stretch, ideally on ramps of 15 to 25 per cent. Add strength endurance for calves and hip flexors, because driving poles through 1,700 metres of vertical works the upper body too.
Rehearse the course
The second focus is descending. Scree fields, gravel gullies and narrow paths demand sure footing and eccentric durability, so long downhill runs under fatigue, deliberately placed at the end of a hard session, are worth more here than another interval set. If fixed ropes are unfamiliar territory, spend time on easy exposed ground beforehand: the EE grading is meant seriously, and a head for heights cannot be improvised on race day.
Arrive fresh
Conditions are high alpine. The summit sits at 3,152 metres, several kilometres run above 2,800, and in July the weather up there can turn from summer to storm within an hour while the valley stays in the sun. If you can, spend time above 2,500 metres beforehand and test your wind shell, your outsole grip and the pole handover under real conditions rather than on race morning.
Courses
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Everything about DoloMyths Run.
How long is DoloMyths Run?
DoloMyths Run is 22 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does DoloMyths Run have?
DoloMyths Run has around 1,804 m of elevation gain over 22 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of DoloMyths Run?
DoloMyths Run is classified as Mountainous, averaging 82.8 vertical metres per kilometre. 3% of the route is flat, 12% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 39% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does DoloMyths Run have?
The hardest climb of DoloMyths Run starts at kilometre 1.2, runs for 7.1 km at an average of 17.8% and gains 1,262 metres. Cycling-convention rating: HC. 3 climbs are mapped in total.
Is DoloMyths Run a loop course?
Yes, DoloMyths Run is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the DoloMyths Run course?
Yes. The DoloMyths Run course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for DoloMyths Run?
Preparation for DoloMyths Run should account for 22 km, 1,804 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for DoloMyths Run?
The pacing strategy for DoloMyths Run should reflect 22 km, 1,804 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does DoloMyths Run take place?
DoloMyths Run takes place on July 11, 2027.
Where does DoloMyths Run take place?
DoloMyths Run takes place in Canazei, Italy.
Which distances does DoloMyths Run offer?
DoloMyths Run offers 3 distances — DoloMythsRun Skyrace: 22 km; DoloMythsRun Fassa Trail: 42.5 km; DoloMythsRun 12K Trail: 12 km.
How do I register for DoloMyths Run?
Registration runs through the organiser: dolomythsrun.it. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
