Lake Garda 42

Well organized marathon with many international athletes. all volunteers also speak English and German. The ferry ride is exciting and the environment is young and friendly. Landscape is wonderful

Unfortunately, the heat gets very hot especially around KM 22 where we move away from the lake and pass through Arco where we are in open country and the lake breeze is no longer felt. Given the temperatures I would have liked to have had a sponge service especially in the last few kilometers.

This was our first and (possibly only ) marathon and I'm so greatful for finding it. It was so well organised, transfer, bag drop and collection, feeding stations everything was so easy. It was relatively small in numbers which was great as it never felt crowded. The only exception to this was the first mile which is partly uphill through the narrow streets of limone. The scenery was incredible and what makes this 5* for me. The only potential downside to be aware of it from 12k to around 27k there is little to no shade, we had a very hot day and this was tough at times, the water stations were frequent enough to help get us through.

Scenic and flat

The most picturesque marathon. Amazing route. Since 2022. Recommended! It was really hot + 28’C, but Garda lake was refreshing. Hardest part was about 21st km where the route turns to Arco. Pretty flat.

It wast the best and nicest half marathon I have done so far.Very vell organized and the views are just amazing! Will go again next year!

It was nice that the majority of the route was in shade and not on the sun, so despite the heat it didn't geel too hot

It was well organisezed, not too crowded. I had a studio in RivaDel Garda. Nice to go with the 🚢 Ferry from Riva del Garda to the start in Limone and at the finish in Malcesine back to Riva del Garda. There were A lot of Feeding zones.

You start in Limone, running threw the small Streets, short Hills up and down. Run to Riva del Garda, accross the Lake Garda and running threw tunnels. Up to Arco, running threw the Streets of Arco were you’ r the 1/2 way. Running accross the river Fiume Sarca and accross the Lake Garda on the otter side and threw tunnels. The finish is in Malcesine.

I loved this marathon. The views couldn’t be beat and it was well organized.

The race was beautiful in terms of scenery. Beyond that - the track itself was far from what was published by the race organizers, there are 2 sections of caves where there is no GPS reception at all and it is difficult to know what the correct running pace is. The track is full of ups and downs and runs on a boiling asphalt road. One of my least good marathons.

A brilliant experience with superb organisation and a very helpful staff, both on the day and via communications beforehand. Thank you Lake Garda 42!

Thanks to the LG42 team for the chance to complete my second marathon.