BANFI TROPHY
DISTANCE
45 KM
ELEVATION GAIN
1820 M+
START DATE
FEBRUARY 21, 2027
START
PIAZZA DEL POPOLO – 8:00
The BANFI TROPHY is the queen race of the Brunello Crossing. On this distance, both experienced trail runners and those entering the world of ultras for the first time compete. A perfect mix of distance and elevation gain contributes to the success of this race, a route that has already challenged the most famous and strong trail runners on the national and international scene.
The three competitive races, 45 km, 24 km, and 14 km, will start from the central Piazza del Popolo, crossing the historic center. They will exit through Porta al Cassero, one of the 6 gates allowing access to the city, adjacent to the 14th-century Fortress, built in the highest part of the medieval town.
Traversing woods, vineyards of Brunello di Montalcino, villages, and farms, the route will lead to Castello Banfi – Poggio alle Mura, whose first nucleus was built before the year 1000, imposing on a strategic hill for controlling the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers.
The path momentarily leaves the Val d’Orcia to ascend towards the small medieval village of Sant’Angelo in Colle. Another descent into the valley, followed by a climb towards Ventolaio (by name and in fact!), where the Brunello Crossing 45 path rejoins the Brunello Crossing 24.
A steep descent, “Il Patataio,” with a breathtaking view of the Val d’Orcia and the backdrop of Monte Amiata, brings athletes to cross another medieval village: Castelnuovo dell’Abate. A few hundred meters, and we arrive at theAbbey of Sant’Anti mo, a Romanesque church where Charlemagne, returning from Rome through the Via Francigena in 781, initiated the construction of the monastery.
Leaving behind the monastic complex, with a continuous alternation of woods and vineyards, the route ascends towards Il Cocco, one of the highest points of the entire course, where the Brunello Crossing 14 also joins before continuing towards Montalcino, entering the town through another old city gate: Porta Cerbaia, to travel the main street until the finish in Piazza del Popolo.
Info race
- Pasta Party: 1 free voucher can be used on Saturday evening after the briefing or on Sunday after the race. It costs €25 for accompanying persons or those who wish to replicate. Offered for children under 14.
- Baggage Deposit
Showers: Men/Women: Montalcino Municipal Stadium.
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Groups of more than 6 registered participants (including mixed groups, for competitive races): Contact the coordinator. Those who are not part of a group are kindly requested not to use this method.
Write to: info@brunellocrossing.it
For atention to Riccardo Brogi.
Path
Rules
The race is organized by SSD Montalcino Trail and is UISP approved.
It is mandatory for all participants to respect the TRAFFIC CODE along the entire path.
Completion of the race entitles you to 2 ITRA points.
The route, of 45 km and positive elevation gain 1820 meters, takes place in a natural environment through trails, cart tracks and short stretches of asphalt so the race is defined as TRAIL RUNNING. The route is marked with special balises, arrows, signs and vignettes. There are checkpoints and health care stations at various points along the route.
Refreshments are located at 5 points + 1 final all provided with beverages, minerals and various foods, with the obligation to be consumed on the spot and not to leave or throw garbage along the route, under penalty of exclusion from the race.
RACE DETAILS
- Start: Piazza del Popolo, Montalcino at 08:00
- The maximum time is set at 8 hours, necessary to be included in the ranking.
- There are two time gates: at the 23.7 km mark, which closes after 4 hours from the start, and the other at the 32.7 km mark after 5 and a half hours.
- Participants who do not pass the gates within the maximum time must hand over the bib and time chip to the organizers along the path.
- The race will be monitored through 4 intermediate timing points in addition to the final one.
Participation with dogs is allowed, provided that, throughout the competition, the dog is securely leashed (non-extendable), and their start occurs at the back of the grid. In any case, the owner is responsible for the conduct of the dog, which must not in any way harm other people or things.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: In the event of adverse weather conditions (or excessive snowfall), the organizers may modify the course, shorten it, or, in exceptional cases, suspend the race to safeguard the safety of the athletes. In any case, efforts will be made to ensure an alternative course unless conditions are prohibitive.
| MATERIALS | OBLIGATORY | STRONGLY RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Trail running shoes | ✅ | |
| Charged Mobile Phone | ✅ | |
| Water supply | ✅ | |
| Personal glass | ✅ | |
| Thermo cloth | ✅ | |
| Whistle | ✅ | |
| Energetic bars or equivalent food | ✅ | |
| Windproof Jacket | ✅ | |
| Hat or bandana | ✅ |
SANCTIONS
At the unquestionable judgment of the race jury, immediate disqualification with withdrawal of the race bib is provided for the following infractions:
- Cutting the race course
- Use of transport
- Bib swapping
- Failure to pass through a checkpoint
- Failure to respect the prohibition of being accompanied along the course
- Doping or refusal to undergo anti-doping control
- Failure to assist another competitor in case of difficulty
- Abandonment of personal equipment along the course
- Pollution or degradation of the environment by a competitor or a member of their staff
- Pollution or degradation with waste from refreshment points
- Insults, rudeness, or threats against the members of the organization or volunteers
- Refusal to be examined by a doctor from the organization at any time during the race
- Incorrect wearing of the bib
REGISTRATIONS
Registrations will close online at midnight on Friday, February 6, 2026. It will also be possible to register on-site on the morning of the race. If the number of 400 registered participants is reached, the organization reserves the right to suspend registrations to ensure the best possible service for the athletes.
Each athlete must be 18 years old by February 07, 2026.
Each athlete declares to know and accept the regulations of the “BRUNELLO CROSSING” and authorizes the organization to process personal data and/or images related to their participation in the event, based on Legislative Decree 675/96.
Each athlete undertakes to respect the race course.
It is the duty of athletes to assist anyone in great difficulty and report it at the next refreshment point or to the staff. Any competitor reported by the staff along the course for not having respected one of these behaviors will be disqualified from the race.
Each athlete must demonstrate, at the time of registration, that they possess a medical certificate of fitness for competitive athletic activity, issued in compliance with current regulations.
By registering, each athlete releases the organizing committee from any civil and criminal liability for damages to people and/or things caused by them or resulting from them.
FEES AND HOW TO REGISTER
| RACE | UNTIL 31/10/2025 | UNTIL 31/12/2025 | UNTIL 07/02/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45KM individual | € 50,00 | € 55,00 | € 60,00 |
Registration will be done through Endu.
THE RACE PACK WILL CONTAIN:
- 1 Bottle of wine
- Technical and local food products
- 1 voucher valid for the pasta party that can be used for dinner on Saturday or lunch on Sunday
Race cancellation due to weather or force majeure including pandemics.In case of complete cancellation of the event, 2 options will be possible: moving the registration to the following year or refunding 50% of the registration fee paid.
NON-PARTICIPATION AND PARTICIPATION FEE REFUND
In case of non-participation in the race, registration fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
However, the athlete unable to participate in the race will be offered two alternatives:
- transfer the registration to the Brunello Crossing 2026 upon payment of an additional €. 15.00 secretarial fee and prior written notice by January 31, 2025. It is possible to take advantage of the transfer facility to the following year’s edition only once.
- transfer the registration to another person upon payment of an additional fee of €. 15.00 for secretarial fees and upon prior notice by January 31, 2025 and written declaration by the person who renounces the registration.
The person enrolled as a replacement must provide all personal information as if it were a new enrollment. It is possible to take advantage of the facility of transferring to another athlete only in the 2026 edition and in any case only once. The transfer of registration to another person cannot be combined with any other fare facilitations.
PRIZE
NO PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED.
There will be trophies for the top 3 overall finishers, men and women, and wine prizes for the top 3 finishers in each category.
PROVIDED PRIZES IN ACCORDANCE WITH UISP CATEGORIES:
Seniores/A 18-29 2006/1997
Seniores/B 30-39 1996/1987
Seniores/C 40-49 1986/1977
Veterani/D 50/59 1976/1967
Veterani/E 60/69 1966/1956
Veterani/F 70 e oltre 1956/e prec.
A finisher prize is provided for all: wine goblet with respective strap.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
“I declare that I know and abide by the event regulations posted on the website; www.brunellocrossing.it I understand that participating in sporting events in general is potentially a risky activity. I further declare that I voluntarily register and assume all risks arising from my participation in the event: falls, contact with vehicles, other participants, spectators or others, weather conditions, including scorching heat, extreme cold and/or wet weather, traffic and road conditions, any type of risk well known is assessed by me. Being aware of the above, considering the acceptance of my registration, I, on my own behalf and in the interest of no one else, release and discharge the organizing committee, the SSD MONTALCINO TRAIL, the Municipal Administration of Montalcino, the Provincial Administration of Siena, the Regional Administration of Tuscany, all Sponsors of the event, the UISP, their respective representatives, successors, officers, directors, members, agents and employees of the above companies, of all present and future claims, or liabilities of any kind, known or unknown, arising out of my participation in the event. I grant my permission to all the entities listed above to use photographs, videos, images within websites and anything related to my participation in the event for any legitimate use without remuneration.”
COPYRIGHT
By registering, one expressly authorizes the organizers to use, free of charge, images depicting one’s person, still and/or moving, taken during participation in the BRUNELLO CROSSING. This authorization for the use of one’s image is to be understood as given indefinitely and without territorial limits, for use in publications, photo contests, various films, including but not limited to promotional and/or advertising materials and made on all media. The organizers may assign to third parties, their own institutional and commercial partners, the rights of use provided in this agreement.
PRIVACY
The data provided will be processed in accordance with the rules laid down in Legislative Decree No. 196 of 30.6.2003.
SECRETARIAT
For more information, please contact the BRUNELLO CROSSING organizing secretariat at info@brunellocrossing.it
VARIATIONS
SSD MONTALCINO TRAIL EVENT ORGANIZER reserves the right to modify these regulations at any time for the reasons it deems appropriate for the better organization of the event and/or for reasons of force majeure.
Any changes to times, services and locations will be communicated to participants in appropriate ways and in any case will be highlighted on the website www.brunellocrossing.it