On July 25, 2026, Cortina d’Ampezzo becomes the vibrant heart of international trail running with “CORTINA 56-26 – The Legacy Trail”, the new event created by the Fondazione Cortina in partnership with Karpos to celebrate the link between the Cortina 1956 Winter Olympics and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Much more than a race: an immersive experience of sport, nature, and Olympic memory. There are two routes planned — 26 km and 56 km — designed along trails, forests, and iconic venues that have made history in winter sports.
The races will start from the center of Cortina, at the foot of the historic Campanile, and conclude at the picturesque Olympic Ski Jump of Zuel. Runners will pass through symbolic places such as the Olympic Ice Stadium, the Eugenio Monti bobsled track, Col Druscié, the Olympia of the Tofane, and Faloria, experiencing a unique journey between the past and the future.
For those who wish to share the challenge, a partnership relay mode will also be available.
• Cortina 56K Start: Saturday, July 25, 2026, by 7:45 a.m.
• Cortina 26K Start: Saturday, July 25, 2026, by 8:45 a.m.
• Bib number and race package pickup: Revis gym, via dei Campi – Cortina d’Ampezzo
• Pickup times: Friday, July 24 (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, July 25 (6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.)
• Registrations open until July 18, 2026
Get ready to run through history, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.
July 25, 2026: Cortina awaits you. The story runs with you.
