THE DRAGON HAS RETURNED: ON OCTOBER 18TH, ALPE CIMBRA HOSTS THE 4TH EDITION OF THE DRAGO VAIA TRAIL
The program kicks off already on saturday, october 17th at 3:00 p.m. with “Waiting for the Drago Vaia”, a free guided walk of 5 km starting from Gionghi and arriving at Drago Vaia.
A initiative open to everyone, designed to discover the territory of Alpe Cimbra and get to know the large sculpture of Martalar up close on the eve of the race.
A weekend dedicated to sports, nature, and the discovery of Alpe Cimbra, with Drago Vaia as the protagonist.
REGISTRATION: Sport Dolomiti – Drago Vaia Trail
INFO, ROUTES, AND REGULATIONS: www.dragovaiatrail.it Drago Vaia Trail 2026
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 Everything is ready in Lavarone for the fourth edition of the Drago Vaia Trail. An event that combines sports, nature, and territory, bringing participants to run in the heart of the Alpe Cimbra forests, along paths and mule tracks until the presence of the famous Drago Vaia by Martalar.
Gionghi di Lavarone – Alpe Cimbra
⏰ Departure at 10:00 a.m.
Made with about 6 tons of charred wood, the Drago Vaia is 16 meters long, 7 meters high, and composed of over 3,000 roots from trees felled by the Vaia storm. A work that has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the territory over time.
THREE ROUTES TO EXPERIENCE THE DRAGON
Participants can choose from three different proposals:
⛰️ Trail 20K – 20 km | D+ 725 m
Mainly dirt paths among trails and mule tracks, also available in a non-competitive mode.
⛰️ Trail 12K – 12 km | D+ 450 m
A more accessible distance, also available in a non-competitive mode.
Drago Vaia Walk 5K – 5 km | D+ 190 m
A walk designed for those who want to experience the atmosphere of the event without facing competitive distances.
All routes start and end at Gionghi di Lavarone.
PROMOTION UNTIL AUGUST 15TH
There’s time until august 15th to take advantage of the special promotion: registering on the Sport Dolomiti portal and using the code VACA MORA will get you 5 € discount on the registration fee.
REGISTRATION FEES
20K:
€ 25 until september 30th
€ 30 from october 1st to 18th
12K:
€ 20 until september 30th
€ 25 from october 1st to 18th
Walk 5K:
€ 5 walk only
€ 10 walk + Pasta Party
For participants in the 20K and 12K, the fee includes a bib with a timing chip, a Drago Vaia gadget for the first 500 registrants, bag storage, showers and changing rooms, medical assistance, three refreshment points, a final refreshment, and Pasta Party.
At the end of the 12K and 20K races, the top three men and top three women overall and by category will be awarded.
Event organized by UISP Vicenza
