Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Radda in Chianti, Italy
- 123 km76.4 mi
- 5,200 m17,060 ft D+
- 10 aid stations
- 4 Running Stones
Map, checkpoints and cutoffs Map · checkpoints · forecast opens Mar 10 Race-day forecast is live
Race-day conditions
Weather and daylight along the course and at all 12 checkpoints, set to the 04:00 start.
- Start
- 04:00
- Daylight at the start
- 06:18-18:26
- Aid stations
- 10
- Distance
- 123 km76.4 mi
- Elevation
- +5,200 m+17,060 ft-5,200 m-17,060 ftAbout 42 m of climb per kmAbout 223 ft of climb per mile
- Highest point
- 901 m2,956 ftMonte San Michele
Next editionSat 20 Mar 2027 · 04:00
- Start
- Sunrise2h19 after the start
- Winner~9h599h59 after the start
- Sunset14h26 after the start
- Median finisher2026 median18h41 after the start
- Cutoff26h30 after the start
A median finisher runs 6h33 in the dark.
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K is a 123 km ultra-trail with around 5,200 m of elevation gain, starting in Radda in Chianti, Italy. The overall cutoff is 26 hours 30 minutes. The highest point on the course is Monte San Michele at 901 m. That is 42 m of climbing per kilometre. Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB has 3 races, from 46 to 123 km; this one ranks 1 of 3 by distance and 1 of 3 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 903 m from Castello di Brolio (km 37.58) to Monteluco (km 51.68). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 12% over roughly 2.2 km around km 47. Crew access is allowed at Castello di Brolio (37.58 km), Monteluco (51.68 km), Cantalici (62.53 km), Gaiole in Chianti (77.8 km), Castello di Albola (100.41 km) and Villa San Michele (108.94 km). Drop bags are available at Gaiole in Chianti.
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide.
Other distances at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB
| Race | Distance | D+ | Cutoff | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chianti UTCC (this page) | 123 km76.4 mi | 5,200 m17,060 ft | 26h30 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Chianti CUT 73K | 73 km45.4 mi | 3,000 m9,843 ft | 16h00 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Chianti CMT 46K | 46 km28.6 mi | 1,650 m5,413 ft | 9h00 | Mar 19, 2027 |
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Course math
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TrailMath effort-km
201 effort-km
About 23 h for a mid-pack finisher (index 500). Not a pacing guarantee.
Distance + gain ÷ 100 + loss ÷ 200, beside ITRA's gain-only km-effort. Model TM1.0.
How TrailMath works →UTMB Index category
100M
175 km-effort (distance + gain ÷ 100). Calculated from the course figures, not an official classification.
Estimate your UTMB Index → ITRA and UTMB indexes explainedBiggest climb section
+903 m+2,963 ft
Castello di Brolio → Monteluco · km 37.6–51.7mi 23.4–32.1
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−756 m−2,480 ft
Cantalici → Gaiole in Chianti · km 62.5–77.8mi 38.9–48.3
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 201 km-effort.
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Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K · 2026
Finish times, 2026 edition
666 runners started. 535 came back. Half of them took longer than 18:40:34.
Median finish
18:40:34
Half of the 535 finishers were still out there at this point.
Average 18:39:36, 0:00:58 quicker than the median: a fast front pulls it down.
The start line
80.3%
535 of 666 starters made it; 131 did not.
still moving when a cutoff closed
stopped by choice or by the medics
Men and women
Two medians on the same scale. The bars run from the start to the cutoff, so the gap between them is the gap in time.
Men
18:41:12
median finish; average 18:44:52
484 finishers, 90% of the field
Women
17:59:53
median finish; average 17:49:42
51 finishers, 10% of the field
0:41:19 separates the two medians, across 484 men and 51 women.
Where the finishers came from
25% of the finishers came from Italy alone.
| Nation | Finishers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ItalyIT | 13525.2% | |
| FranceFR | 10319.3% | |
| GermanyDE | 397.3% | |
| BelgiumBE | 376.9% | |
| PolandPL | 234.3% | |
| United KingdomGB | 224.1% | |
| SwitzerlandCH | 152.8% | |
| SpainES | 152.8% | |
| CzechiaCZ | 142.6% | |
| RomaniaRO | 142.6% | |
| AustriaAT | 132.4% | |
| United StatesUS | 132.4% | |
| GreeceGR | 91.7% | |
| IrelandIE | 91.7% | |
| FinlandFI | 71.3% | |
| NorwayNO | 71.3% | |
| DenmarkDK | 61.1% | |
| PortugalPT | 50.9% | |
| NetherlandsNL | 40.7% | |
| ArgentinaAR | 30.6% | |
| CanadaCA | 30.6% | |
| CroatiaHR | 30.6% | |
| HungaryHU | 30.6% | |
| SwedenSE | 30.6% | |
| SlovakiaSK | 30.6% | |
| AustraliaAU | 20.4% | |
| Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA | 20.4% | |
| ChinaCN | 20.4% | |
| LuxembourgLU | 20.4% | |
| LatviaLV | 20.4% | |
| SloveniaSI | 20.4% | |
| TürkiyeTR | 20.4% | |
| AlbaniaAL | 10.2% | |
| BulgariaBG | 10.2% | |
| BrazilBR | 10.2% | |
| ChileCL | 10.2% | |
| ColombiaCO | 10.2% | |
| CyprusCY | 10.2% | |
| GeorgiaGE | 10.2% | |
| IndiaIN | 10.2% | |
| LithuaniaLT | 10.2% | |
| PeruPE | 10.2% | |
| SerbiaRS | 10.2% | |
| TunisiaTN | 10.2% | |
| UkraineUA | 10.2% | |
| 35 other nations25 other nations15 other nations5 other nations | 11822.1%427.9%173.2%50.9% |
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Bar length is against the largest nation. The smallest counts are drawn at a minimum visible width, so their bars are not to scale.
How these numbers were computed
These are times for runners who finished. They exclude everyone who started and did not, so they describe how long finishing took, not how long the race takes. Bands with only a handful of finishers move a lot from one edition to the next.
We plot the median, not the average. A handful of very quick runners drags the average well below the time half the field actually beat, so the median is the honest number to plan against.
Nationality here shows who travels to this race, not who runs it best. That alone is why a host nation tops almost every list.
Computed from the full official results, verifiedNovember 7, 2026 - Official results
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Which climb should I respect most?
Castello di Brolio to Monteluco: +903 m over 14.1 km, from km 37.58. Hike the steep sections at an effort you could hold for hours - the race is decided after this climb, not on it.
Where can my crew meet me?
Castello di Brolio, km 37.58 - the first of 6 crew points. The next is Monteluco, km 51.68. Have them bring warm layers: the course tops out at 901 m, through the night, in March.
Is 18h a realistic finish for me?
18h would put you in the faster half of 2026 finishers - the median was 18:40:34. It means holding 8:47/km overall.
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Aid stations and checkpoints
| Checkpoint | KmMi | Cumulative gain (m)Cumulative gain (ft) | Cumulative loss (m)Cumulative loss (ft) | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Radda in ChiantiServices not published | 00 | 00 | 00 | - |
| Arillo Terrabianca | 11.817.3 | 3761,234 | 5031,650 | - |
| Poggio San Polo | 23.7614.8 | 8852,904 | 9183,012 | Sat 08:00 |
| Castello di BrolioCrew | 37.5823.4 | 1,3464,416 | 1,4354,708 | - |
| MontelucoCrew | 51.6832.1 | 2,2497,379 | 1,9676,453 | Sat 13:25 |
| CantaliciCrew | 62.5338.9 | 2,5988,524 | 2,6258,612 | - |
| Gaiole in ChiantiCrewDrop bag | 77.848.3 | 3,19610,486 | 3,38111,093 | Sat 18:00 |
| Castello di Meleto | 81.650.7 | 3,29310,804 | 3,50711,506 | - |
| Tenuta Perano | 90.4856.2 | 3,79112,438 | 3,81112,503 | Sat 20:30 |
| Castello di AlbolaCrew | 100.4162.4 | 4,27514,026 | 4,19013,747 | Sun 00:00 |
| Villa San MicheleCrew | 108.9467.7 | 4,79615,735 | 4,45614,619 | Sun 02:45 |
| Radda in Chianti (Finish) | 12376.4 | 5,20017,060 | 5,20017,060 | Sun 06:30 |
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide. Source: official race guide, verifiedNovember 7, 2026 - Official race website
FAQ
How much elevation gain does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K have?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K has around 5,200 m of cumulative elevation gain and 5,200 m of loss over 123 km.
What is the cutoff time for Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K?
The overall Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K cutoff is 26 hours 30 minutes, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints. Winning times are typically around 10 hours.
How long is Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K covers approximately 123 km, starting in Radda in Chianti, Italy.
What is the highest point of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K?
The highest point of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K is Monte San Michele at 901 m.
How many aid stations does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - UTCC 123K have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 10 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at Castello di Brolio (37.58 km), Monteluco (51.68 km), Cantalici (62.53 km), Gaiole in Chianti (77.8 km), Castello di Albola (100.41 km) and Villa San Michele (108.94 km). Drop bags are available at Gaiole in Chianti.
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