Spring Night Run – Night Race
The 11 km night race at the foot of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo
About Spring Night Run
A night race in the heart of the Dolomites
The Spring Night Run is an evening road race that transforms Dobbiaco/Toblach, a town in the Alta Pusteria valley in the province of Bolzano (Trentino-Alto Adige), into a stunning sporting stage every late spring. The event draws hundreds of runners to cover 11 kilometres at nightfall, set against the backdrop of the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Dolomites.
The Route
The race starts at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint and descends towards Dobbiaco, following the path of the former Dolomites railway—now a cycle path—passing by Lake Dobbiaco before finishing at the Grand Hotel Park. The route is predominantly downhill, fast and smooth, offering unforgettable views of the mountains illuminated by the last light of day and the athletes' headlamps.
Part of the Cortina Dobbiaco Run weekend
The Spring Night Run kicks off the Saturday evening of the famous Cortina Dobbiaco Run, a 30 km road race that connects Cortina d'Ampezzo to Dobbiaco on Sunday along the same historic railway line. The night race is designed for those seeking a shorter, more spectacular experience, suitable for both competitive and amateur runners.
An official FIDAL race
The race is included in the national FIDAL calendar (Italian Athletics Federation), featuring official timing, race bibs, and category rankings. The event is organized by A.S.D. F.O.R. Foundation Organization Running, based in Dobbiaco, the same team that manages the entire Cortina Dobbiaco Run weekend.
Atmosphere and Territory
Running at night through the woods and meadows of the Alta Pusteria, with the fresh mountain air and the silhouette of the Dolomites in the background, makes the Spring Night Run a unique fixture in the South Tyrolean road running scene. At the finish line in the Grand Hotel Park, athletes and spectators enjoy the festive atmosphere that defines the entire event, complete with refreshments, awards ceremonies, and views of the peaks surrounding the town.
Spring Night Run — edition 2026
Spring Night Run 2026
The tenth edition of the Spring Night Run was held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Dobbiaco (BZ). The start was given at 8:45 PM from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint, with the finish at the Grand Hotel Park after 11 kilometres along the former Dolomites railway, near Lake Dobbiaco.
The race, valid for the national FIDAL calendar, opened the Cortina Dobbiaco Run weekend, with the main event taking place the following Sunday, May 31, 2026. Bib collection took place during the day at the Green Village, at the Grand Hotel Park, and in the starting area before the start.
Programme Spring Night Run 2026
Program for Saturday, May 30, 2026
- From 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM — bib collection at the Green Village, Grand Hotel Park, Dobbiaco
- From 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM — bib collection in the starting area
- 7:40 PM — bus departure from the Dobbiaco station square to the Tre Cime viewpoint
- 8:45 PM — race start (11 km) from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint
- Finish at the Grand Hotel Park in Dobbiaco, followed by refreshments and awards
Highlights Spring Night Run 2026
- 10th edition of the night race
- 11 km from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo to the Grand Hotel Park
- Evocative start at 8:45 PM with headlamps
- Race included in the national FIDAL calendar
- Opening of the Cortina Dobbiaco Run weekend
Prices Spring Night Run 2026
Practical information — Spring Night Run
Getting there
Dobbiaco/Toblach can be reached by car via the SS49 Pusteria road; the town is served by the railway station on the Fortezza-San Candido line, with the race starting near the station square. The nearest airports are Venice, Verona, and Innsbruck.
Registration and fees
Registration is available online via the official website. The entry fee increases as the event approaches (approximately 25 to 40 euros). Race bibs can be collected on the day of the race at the Green Village, located at the Grand Hotel Park, and at the starting area.
Contacts
A.S.D. F.O.R., Via Dolomiti 26, 39034 Dobbiaco (BZ) — tel. +39 320 4486783 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Spring Night Run
Parco del Grand Hotel
Via Dolomiti 26, 39034 Dobbiaco/Toblach