{"id":5986,"date":"2026-06-04T16:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T14:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:38:38","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions Sardon Run 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wp-block-group sr-band\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sr-wrap\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">FAQ Sardon Run 2026 \u2013 Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bora-tech-col\" style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;\">\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\">Date and place<\/h3>\n\n<details open>\n<summary><strong>When does the Sardon Run 2026 take place?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The Sardon Run 2026 takes place <strong>Saturday 22 August 2026<\/strong>. Departures vary by distance: 5:00 AM for the ultra distances (49 km and 71 km) and 6:00 PM\u20136:30 PM for the shorter distances (7 km, 17 km, 22 km).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>The Sardon Run takes place in the Sardon region.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Departure and arrival at the\u2019<strong>Isola del Villaggio del Pescatore<\/strong> a Duino (TS), in the Municipality of Duino Aurisina, Friuli Venezia Giulia. The routes cross the Trieste Karst, Mount Ermada (Grmada), the Rilke Trail, the Timavo Estuary and areas near the Slovenian border.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">\ud83c\udfc3 Distances<\/h3>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What distances are available?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The Sardon Run 2026 plans <strong>five distances<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sardonzin<\/strong> \u2014 7 km \u00b7 99 D+ \u00b7 6:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sardon Trail<\/strong> \u2014 17 km \u00b7 396 D+ \u00b7 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sardon Half Marathon<\/strong> \u2014 22 km \u00b7 585 D+ \u00b7 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sardon Ultra Marathon<\/strong> \u2014 49 km \u00b7 1167 D+ \u00b7 5:00 AM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sardon Ultra Stage<\/strong> \u2014 71 km \u00b7 1989 m of ascent \u00b7 5:00 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What is the longest distance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The longest distance is the <strong>Sardon Ultra Stage 71 km<\/strong> With 1989 m D+. Combine the route of the Sardon Ultra Marathon (49 km) and the Sardon Half Marathon (22 km) into a single day starting at 5:00 AM.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Can I come with the dog?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, dogs are allowed on leads on the trails. <strong>Sardonzin (7 km)<\/strong>, <strong>Sardon Trail (17 km)<\/strong> e <strong>Sardon Half Marathon (22 km)<\/strong>. Please consult the regulations for details.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">\ud83e\ude7a Medical certificate<\/h3>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Is a doctor's note required to participate?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the chosen mode:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Competitive mode<\/strong> (with chart insertion): required is the <strong>competitive medical certificate<\/strong> valid for athletics, cross-country skiing, triathlon, cycling or swimming.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-competitive mode<\/strong> (Unranked): the medical certificate <strong>Not required<\/strong>. Participation involves a finish order with times, but no official ranking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For both modes, there is provision for <strong>Finisher's medal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Do non-Italian athletes need to present a medical certificate?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The athletes who <strong>They are not Italian citizens<\/strong> e <strong>they are not part of a sports club recognised by the CONI<\/strong> they are exempt from uploading the certificate even for the competitive mode. However, it is recommended to be in good physical shape. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/regulation\/\">Official regulations<\/a> For details.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">\ud83d\udccb Registrations and bibs<\/h3>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>How do I sign up?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Registration is via the RaceResult platform. Go to the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/iscrizioni\/\">Registrations<\/a> and choose your distance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Where are the bibs collected?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>On race day, bib pickup takes place at the<strong>Isola del Villaggio del Pescatore, Duino<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sardonzin (7 km): Saturday 22 August, 3:00 PM\u20136:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Sardon Trail (17 km): Saturday 22 August, 3:00 PM\u20135:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Sardon Half Marathon (22 km): Saturday 22 August, 3:00 PM\u20135:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Sardon Ultra Marathon (49 km): Saturday 22 August, 4:00\u20135:00<\/li>\n<li>Sardon Ultra Stage (71 km): Saturday 22 August, 4:00 AM \u2013 5:00 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Early bib pickup is also available:<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Zz4Vz7mHyYX3Tid2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hotel Dolina<\/strong><\/a> in Sistiana (Localit\u00e0 Sistiana 54\/F, Duino Aurisina) \u2014 enter through the lower entrance, NOT from the reception forecourt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bibs are available on 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20 August, from 17:00 to 19:00. They are not available on any other day or time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday 22 August (race day) bibs are picked up at the Villaggio del Pescatore at the times listed for each race (see above).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">Logistics<\/h3>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Dove si pu\u00f2 parcheggiare?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Public car parks are available in Duino, accessible from the Duino motorway exit. We recommend arriving well in advance. Consult the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/village\/\">Logistics and Village<\/a> for detailed directions and maps.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Are there any shuttle services?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, shuttles are available. Please see the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/village\/\">Logistics and Village<\/a> for updated times and collection points.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Route and material<\/h3>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Where can I find GPX tracks?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>GPX tracks are available to all subscribers <strong>3 days before the race<\/strong> via email. Please consult the individual competition pages for more information.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What is the compulsory material?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The mandatory equipment varies by distance. Consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/regulation\/\">Official regulations<\/a> For the full and updated list for each race.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>How do time barriers work?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Each distance has time barriers at the checkpoints. Please consult your race's specific page and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/regulation\/\">regulation<\/a> for details of time limits and time barriers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<h3 class=\"bora-tech-h\" style=\"margin-top:2em\">\ud83c\udfc5 Leaderboards and scores<\/h3>\n\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Does the Sardon Run count towards the ITRA and UTMB Index?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, some distances award points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sardon Ultra Marathon 49 km<\/strong>: ITRA 2 points \u00b7 UTMB Index 50K qualifier<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sardon Half Marathon 22 km<\/strong>ITRA score<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sardon Ultra Stage 71 km<\/strong>ITRA score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Valid only for competitive mode with a medical certificate. The official deadline is <strong>UTMB Index<\/strong> (UTMB SAS trademark).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/regulation\/\">Consult the complete official regulations<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/iscrizioni\/\">Sign up<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/village\/\">Logistics and Village<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently asked questions \u2014 Sardon Run 2026 \ud83d\udcc5 Date and Location When is the Sardon Run 2026 taking place? The Sardon Run 2026 takes place on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Starts vary by distance: 5:00 AM for the ultra distances (49 km and 71 km) and 6:00 PM\u20136:30 PM for the shorter distances (7 km,\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/faq\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More \u00bb<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">FAQ \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions Sardon Run 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5163,"parent":0,"menu_order":99,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5986","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5986"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6345,"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5986\/revisions\/6345"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sardon.run\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}