This is how the Marcialonga looks like in 2021
Really? A popular ski race taking place? YES! The organizers of the Italian Marcialonga have confirmed the marathon taking place on the 31st of January. The team is working with high pressure, to ensure maximum safety fo the athletes and snow seems like no problem in 2021.
Obviously there will be some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the competition will take place.
Race course avoiding the narrow urban areas
First of all, the race will take place behind closed door – with a live broadcast on SKY Sport though. The course almost entirely follows the cycle path in Val di Fiemme and Fassa, avoiding wherever possible the urban areas which in past years have seen the highest number of spectators (Predazzo & Moena for example). The tracks will be more spaced out to guarantee maximum safety for the athletes.
Arrangements at the start for maximum safety
The start will have some modifications to guarantee distance amongst competitors. Each competitor will reach the start area with their skis and face masks on. The first group with the “pros” will start in a mass start format, with the women starting at 7.50 am and the men at 8 am. Then, group by group, everyone will come out of special “boxes” and will reach the starting grid. The participants will start one after the other, and the timing device will register the start time of each participant as soon as they cross the starting line.
The transportation will also have some changes. The skiers will be invited to reach Moena in their own vehicles, while buses will be only available upon booking from Cavalese, without stops until Moena.
Marcialonga Story, the non-competitive “revival” event, and Marcialonga Young, the youth competition are also confirmed.
Am I allowed to enter Italy?
If you are allowed to travel to Italy, to be part of the Marcialonga in 2021 is depending on several different parameter. Where are you coming from, where have you been before, do you have a negative test result etc. Here is a page, where we have collected all the official COVID-19 travel information by nations. Check out your possibilities:
More info on the Marcialonga website.
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