Info and useful advice
The course will be the same of the latest edition in 2010; fantastic landscapes, breathtaking climbs, castles to be stormed, lagoons to be waded .... everything in a sole thrilling race...
THE COURSE:
The course is beautiful but quite hard...
The start location is always at the S. Eufemia Recreation Centre (oratorio), where right away you will have to deal with the first artificial obstacles, new and mhours amusing (1).
Then across the town centre towards the Carobbio Valley ... some hundreds of metres to stretch one's legs and then up along the valley (2). A hard rise among rocks and bushes.
A demanding trial where you must take your time, if you do not want to pay for it later on, remember, this is only the beginning of the 20 km track!
At the end of the valley still uphill on the paths of Maddalena mount, with a dark cave to pass through (3) and a casemate (4), and then downhill at last. Pay attention to the path, it is quite narrow, and especially in case of rain you may easily slip on the wet rocks.
Once back to S. Eufemia centre some steps (5), just a little taste of what is in sthours for you shortly after some metres (6), the terrible so-called “thousand steps” (7); if you had been disappointed by the few steps in the town centre, you’ll have enough of it now! You are running up towards Maddalena mount again till the San Gottardo pass (8) and, afterwards, you will really run downhill.....
Then, some kilometres of pure running....
on and off road, till San Rocchino Road, where you’ll head for the Castle of Brescia (9).
Here you’ll find a well-preserved medieval castle with underground tunnels and precipices under the walls;
In different positions (10) you’ll find the shooting contest and the test where you will have to cut a trunk.
From the so-called falcone d'Italia back to the plain, to the Ducos Park (11) where you’ll have to pass new tests... It's time to get wet!!!
New hanging bridges, canoe rafting, and other obstacles...
Then, back again to S. Eufemia, for the final rush and for the latest novelty of this "super" edition of Brescia No limits... someone claimed there was too little fun at the arrival... (1).
WHAT TO WEAR?:
Mhours than half course is off road, on paths and dirt roads, but for the choice of shoes, consider that the rest is anyway on asphalt.
Do not forget gloves! You’ll do a great use of your hands... so gloves will turn out to be useful!!
Do not use your best running suit, it is easy to get caught in bushes and branches.
Short or long pants? To your choice... but in some points there could be thorns and nettles!
DRINK:
It is a hot period, so drink a lot !!!
During the race you must be self-sufficient. There will be no aid stations along the course so you’ll have to take with you water, energizers and whatever you need.
Luckily there are some water fountains along the course ... they could be of help!
BIB NUMBER AND PACKET PICK-UP:
Bibs and packets can be picked up on Saturday the 2nd of July from 6.00 to 9.00 in the evening and on Sunday morning from 7.00 to 8.30 at the Recreation Centre (Oratorio) in Sant’Eufemia, the race start location.
If not already done, please remember to produce your copies of the bank transfer and of the medical certificate.
Start time at 9.30 a.m.
LEFT-LUGGAGE AND SHOWER SERVICES:
A left-luggage area will be available, and this year we are glad to provide also a shower service, thanks to Recreation Centre in Sant’Eufemia.
For any questions and doubts you can anyway apply to :
Click on the above map image to get the right position and the instructions to reach us.
A kind regard to everybody.
You’re all welcome on Sunday the 3rd of July !!!
Fabio Salvetti
The bibs and packets collection is possible at the Recreation Centre (Oratorio) in Sant’Eufemia, via Indipendenza, on Saturday the 2nd of July from 6.00 to 9.00 in the evening and on Sunday the 3rd of July from 7.00 to 8.30 in the morning.
The Recreation Centre will offer a buffet service open to everybody on Saturday evening for dinner and on Sunday at lunch. Details as follows:
On Saturday 2nd July the buffet service will be open from 7.00 p.m, at the cost of EUR 10.00 the menu includes:
- a first course (casoncelli or pasta)
- a main course (thinly-sliced raw meat or sliced ham and salami)
- vegetables and half a litre of mineral water
At the bar there will be anyway the availability of several sandwiches, chips, wine and drinks at reasonable prices.
On Sunday 3rd July there will be of course a pasta party, free of charge for all the athletes taking part in the race;
for all the other people there will be the same menu of Saturday evening at the cost of EUR 10.00 or the bar service.
Reservations are recommended, please apply to the following address: rossifranchini@tin.it
For the athletes who are going to stay overnight in Brescia and would like to find an accommodation as near as possible to the start location, we recommend to contact:
The Infopoint Turismo (Comune, Provincia, Apt) Piazza Loggia, 13/b
Tel.++39 030 2400357 Fax ++39 030 3773773
