Maratona dles Dolomites 2025: 32,700 registrations for 8,000 starting places

The Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel enters its 38th edition in 2025. On 6 July, thousands of cycling enthusiasts will once again set off on the route through the South Tyrolean Dolomites. This year's motto "Lüm" - Ladin for light - will symbolically accompany the participants on their way. As in previous years, the demand for starting places was enormous: 32,700 enquiries were received for the 8,000 places available. However, only 4,100 starting places were raffled off - half of which went to Italians in accordance with the regulations. The remaining 3900 starting places will be sold via tour operators, offered in return for donations or given to invited guests or regular customers (15 entries).

Maratona dles Dolomites : 400 charity starting places

The Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel combines sport with social commitment. For the 2025 edition, 400 starting places were sold for charity. The proceeds of over 73,000 euros will benefit three charitable organisations. The "Gruppi Insieme si può" association supports access to medical care in Syria, Uganda and Chad with the "Light for Life" project. The Dr Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital ETS Foundation promotes safe births for 3,000 mothers and their newborns in Uganda. The Michele Scarponi ETS Foundation is committed to road safety and sustainable mobility.

Three challenging routes through the Dolomites

As usual, the Maratona offers three route variants. The longest route measures 138 kilometres and has an altitude difference of 4230 metres. The medium distance covers 106 kilometres and 3130 metres in altitude. The shortest variant, the Sella circuit, covers 55 kilometres and 1780 metres in altitude. All routes lead over the famous Dolomite passes such as Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Campolongo, Falzarego, Giau and Valparola. The passes are closed to motorised traffic for the event so that participants can enjoy the unique landscape undisturbed.

Alternatives to the Maratona dles Dolomites

Those who have not been allocated a starting place can ride on selected days without timekeeping. The Sellaronda Bike Day on 7 June and 13 September and the Dolomites Bike Day on 21 June allow cycling fans to experience the Dolomite passes without car traffic. These events are not races and are open to all interested parties.

Long-standing partner Enervit is also presenting a documentary about the history of the company and its influence on sport. The documentary, produced by Sky Sport, sheds light on the role of science, nutrition and social change in sport and features well-known athletes such as Francesco Moser, Miguel Indurain and Tadej Pogačar.