Ratschings Mountain Trails

A trail running event in the heart of the Stubai Alps

The Ratschings Mountain Trails is a trail running and mountain racing event that brings the municipality of Racines/Ratschings, in the province of Bolzano, South Tyrol, to life every June. The race takes place in the Ratschings-Giovo hiking and ski area, at the foot of the Stubai Alps, attracting hundreds of enthusiasts from South Tyrol, the rest of Italy, and the German-speaking world (Austria and Germany), confirming the event's increasingly international appeal.

The Courses

The event offers two main tracks designed for different skill levels and ambitions:

• Ratschings Sky Trail: 27 km with 1,610 meters of positive elevation gain, the premier challenge for the most experienced athletes;
• Ratschings Mountain Trail: 17.7 km with 950 meters of elevation gain, a more accessible yet still demanding distance;
• Relay Race: the Mountain Trail can be run in teams of two, with legs of 8 km and 9.7 km, emphasizing team spirit;
• Mini Trails: fun courses reserved for children and teenagers, designed to introduce the youngest runners to mountain racing.

Start, Finish, and Setting

The event's logistics base is the valley station of the Ratschings-Giovo cable car, in the village of Colle di Innerratschings, at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters. From here, the trails wind along paths, mountain pastures, and high-altitude landscapes, with the finish line recently located near the Rinneralm mountain hut. The scenery of the Racines Valley and the Stubai Alps provides the perfect backdrop for a day of outdoor sports, suitable for families thanks to the Mini Trails and the festive atmosphere that accompanies the event.

Organization

The event is organized by ASV Ratschings, the local sports association, with the support of the Racines Tourism Office. Since its inception in 2021, the event has consolidated its format, now exceeding 300 entries per edition and becoming a staple of the South Tyrolean summer trail running calendar.