Brooks Etna Supermarathon
From 0 to 3000: 43 km of pure ascent from the sea to the volcano's summit
About Etna Supermarathon
The most extreme vertical race in Sicily
The Brooks Etna Supermarathon is one of the most unique mountain running events in the world: 43 kilometers of pure ascent, from sea level to the 3,000-meter mark on Mount Etna. Its motto, "From 0 to 3000", says it all: you start from the beach of Marina di Cottone, in the territory of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, and finish just below the summit craters of Europe's highest active volcano. A unique feature of the race is that the finish line is visible from the very start, suspended high up on the mountain.
A route through the foothills
The 43 km course winds through the historic centers of the Etna towns — Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Piedimonte Etneo, Linguaglossa, and Castiglione di Sicilia — before joining the Mareneve regional road that leads from Linguaglossa to Piano Provenzana, at an altitude of 1,800 meters. From here on, the race turns into a true high-altitude trail run on dirt paths, leading up to the volcanic sand gully that precedes the finish. This is why organizers define it as the longest uphill race in the world.
Linguaglossa, the event headquarters
Linguaglossa, a town in the Province of Catania on the northeastern slopes of Mount Etna, serves as the logistical heart of the event: this is where bib collection, the technical briefing, and the departure of the shuttles that transport athletes to the seaside starting point at dawn take place. The race is organized by ASD Etna Trail under the direction of Carmelo Santoro and serves as an international showcase for the Etna village and all of Sicily.
Two races, one mountain
In addition to the classic 43 km Supermarathon, the program includes the Off-Road, a 14.5 km race entirely on dirt trails that starts from Piano Provenzana (1,800 m) and climbs toward the Volcanological Observatory, before descending toward the finish line along the volcanic sand gully. This format allows even those not tackling the entire ascent from the sea to experience the high altitudes of Mount Etna.
Etna Supermarathon — edition 2026
The 18th edition of the Brooks Etna Supermarathon was held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, confirming the appeal of one of the toughest uphill races in the world. All 500 available bibs were sold out more than three months in advance, a sign of the event's growing popularity, with athletes representing 17 nations.
In the men's category, Giuseppe Montello, a former biathlete from Tolmezzo, triumphed with a time of 3h42'51", ahead of Giuseppe Privitera from Zafferana Etnea (3h53'46") and Francesco Mangano (4h06'06"). In the women's field, Denise Zacco won in 4h30'42", with Antonella Ciaramella second (4h52'49") and Estefania Arvelaez third (5h04'40").
The route led competitors from Marina di Cottone up to an altitude of approximately 2,810 meters, passing through the towns of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Piedimonte Etneo, Linguaglossa, and Castiglione di Sicilia. The finisher's medal, made of natural wood and plexiglass with a white lanyard, celebrated the achievement of those who completed the climb.
Programme Etna Supermarathon 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- 06:00 — Departure of dedicated shuttles for 43 km athletes from Linguaglossa and Piedimonte Etneo to Marina di Cottone
- 07:30 — Start of the 43 km Supermarathon from the beach of Marina di Cottone (Fiumefreddo di Sicilia)
- 10:00 — Start of the 14.5 km Off-Road from Piano Provenzana (1,800 m) toward the Volcanological Observatory
- Finish for both races at approximately 2,810 meters on Mount Etna
Headquarters, bib collection, and technical briefing in Linguaglossa.
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Practical information — Etna Supermarathon
How to get there
Linguaglossa (CT) is located on the northeastern slopes of Mount Etna. By car, it can be reached via the A18 Messina-Catania motorway (Fiumefreddo exit) or via the State Road 120. The race start is at Marina di Cottone, in the territory of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, on the Ionian coast.
Headquarters and shuttles
The meeting point, bib collection, and briefing take place in Linguaglossa. At dawn, dedicated shuttles are provided for 43 km athletes, transferring them from Linguaglossa and Piedimonte Etneo to the start in Marina di Cottone.
Registration and information
Registration is handled online via the partner platform endu.net. For information: Nino (+39 335 6137546), Rosita (+39 349 1334321). Official website: etnatrail.it.
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Where does it take place — Etna Supermarathon
Linguaglossa (quartier generale) — partenza Marina di Cottone, arrivo Etna 3000 m