Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Radda in Chianti, Italy
- 73 km45.4 mi
- 3,000 m9,843 ft D+
- 6 aid stations
- 3 Running Stones
Map, checkpoints and cutoffs Map · checkpoints · forecast opens Mar 11 Race-day forecast is live
Race-day conditions
Weather and daylight along the course and at all 8 checkpoints, set to the 07:00 start.
- Start
- 07:00
- Daylight at the start
- 06:18-18:26
- Aid stations
- 6
- Distance
- 73 km45.4 mi
- Elevation
- +3,000 m+9,843 ft-3,000 m-9,843 ftAbout 41 m of climb per kmAbout 217 ft of climb per mile
- Highest point
- 901 m2,956 ftMonte San Michele
Next editionSat 20 Mar 2027 · 07:00
- Start
- Winner~5h395h39 after the start
- Median finisher2026 median10h24 after the start
- Sunset11h26 after the start
- Cutoff16h after the start
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K is a 73 km ultra-trail with around 3,000 m of elevation gain, starting in Radda in Chianti, Italy. The overall cutoff is 16 hours. The highest point on the course is Monte San Michele at 901 m. That is 41 m of climbing per kilometre. Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB has 3 races, from 46 to 123 km; this one ranks 2 of 3 by distance and 2 of 3 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 533 m from Castello di Albola (km 50.32) to Villa San Michele (km 58.84). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 11% over roughly 2.1 km around km 53. Crew access is allowed at Castello di Albola (50.32 km) and Villa San Michele (58.84 km). Drop bags are available at Castello di Albola.
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 | 123 km76.4 mi | 5,200 m17,060 ft | 26h30 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Chianti CUT 73K (this page) | 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
118 effort-km
About 12 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
100K
103 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
+533 m+1,749 ft
Castello di Albola → Villa San Michele · km 50.3–58.8mi 31.3–36.6
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Castello di Albola cutoff: Sat 17:30
Plan against barriers →Biggest descent section
−748 m−2,454 ft
Villa San Michele → Radda in Chianti (Finish) · km 58.8–73mi 36.6–45.4
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 118 km-effort.
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Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K · 2026
Finish times, 2026 edition
1,115 runners started. 1,036 came back. Half of them took longer than 10:23:53.
Median finish
10:23:53
Half of the 1,036 finishers were still out there at this point.
The start line
92.9%
1,036 of 1,115 starters made it; 79 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
10:17:25
median finish; average 10:24:47
880 finishers, 85% of the field
Women
10:58:43
median finish; average 11:03:56
156 finishers, 15% of the field
0:41:18 separates the two medians, across 880 men and 156 women.
Where the finishers came from
32% of the finishers came from Italy alone.
| Nation | Finishers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ItalyIT | 33131.9% | |
| FranceFR | 25124.2% | |
| BelgiumBE | 716.9% | |
| PolandPL | 393.8% | |
| GermanyDE | 343.3% | |
| United KingdomGB | 323.1% | |
| CzechiaCZ | 282.7% | |
| SpainES | 272.6% | |
| SwitzerlandCH | 181.7% | |
| NetherlandsNL | 181.7% | |
| NorwayNO | 161.5% | |
| RomaniaRO | 141.4% | |
| AustriaAT | 121.2% | |
| IrelandIE | 121.2% | |
| SwedenSE | 90.9% | |
| PortugalPT | 80.8% | |
| SloveniaSI | 80.8% | |
| GreeceGR | 70.7% | |
| United StatesUS | 70.7% | |
| CanadaCA | 60.6% | |
| LatviaLV | 60.6% | |
| BrazilBR | 50.5% | |
| ColombiaCO | 50.5% | |
| HungaryHU | 50.5% | |
| SingaporeSG | 50.5% | |
| SlovakiaSK | 50.5% | |
| CuraçaoAN | 40.4% | |
| FinlandFI | 40.4% | |
| IcelandIS | 30.3% | |
| LithuaniaLT | 30.3% | |
| MexicoMX | 30.3% | |
| ArgentinaAR | 20.2% | |
| AustraliaAU | 20.2% | |
| DenmarkDK | 20.2% | |
| EstoniaEE | 20.2% | |
| CroatiaHR | 20.2% | |
| JapanJP | 20.2% | |
| MoldovaMD | 20.2% | |
| New ZealandNZ | 20.2% | |
| SerbiaRS | 20.2% | |
| TürkiyeTR | 20.2% | |
| TaiwanTW | 20.2% | |
| VenezuelaVE | 20.2% | |
| South AfricaZA | 20.2% | |
| AlbaniaAL | 10.1% | |
| BulgariaBG | 10.1% | |
| BeninBJ | 10.1% | |
| ChileCL | 10.1% | |
| ChinaCN | 10.1% | |
| CyprusCY | 10.1% | |
| EcuadorEC | 10.1% | |
| IsraelIL | 10.1% | |
| South KoreaKR | 10.1% | |
| LebanonLB | 10.1% | |
| LuxembourgLU | 10.1% | |
| NepalNP | 10.1% | |
| TunisiaTN | 10.1% | |
| UkraineUA | 10.1% | |
| 48 other nations38 other nations28 other nations18 other nations8 other nations | 18718.1%888.5%434.2%222.1%80.8% |
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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 Albola to Villa San Michele: +533 m over 8.5 km, from km 50.32. 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 Albola, km 50.32 - the first of 2 crew points. The next is Villa San Michele, km 58.84.
Is 10h a realistic finish for me?
10h would put you in the faster half of 2026 finishers - the median was 10:23:53. It means holding 8:13/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 | 3831,257 | 4991,637 | - |
| Poggio San Polo | 23.7314.7 | 8962,940 | 9253,035 | Sat 11:30 |
| Castello di Meleto | 32.5420.2 | 1,1883,898 | 1,3134,308 | - |
| Tenuta Perano | 40.3725.1 | 1,5525,092 | 1,5685,144 | Sat 15:00 |
| Castello di AlbolaCrewDrop bag | 50.3231.3 | 2,0316,663 | 1,9516,401 | Sat 17:30 |
| Villa San MicheleCrew | 58.8436.6 | 2,5648,412 | 2,2527,388 | Sat 19:45 |
| Radda in Chianti (Finish)Crew | 7345.4 | 3,0009,843 | 3,0009,843 | Sat 23:00 |
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 - CUT 73K have?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K has around 3,000 m of cumulative elevation gain and 3,000 m of loss over 73 km.
What is the cutoff time for Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K?
The overall Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K cutoff is 16 hours, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints. Winning times are typically around 6 hours.
How long is Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K covers approximately 73 km, starting in Radda in Chianti, Italy.
What is the highest point of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K?
The highest point of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K is Monte San Michele at 901 m.
How many aid stations does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CUT 73K have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 6 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at Castello di Albola (50.32 km) and Villa San Michele (58.84 km). Drop bags are available at Castello di Albola.
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