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As is tradition, the Winter Marathon opens the calendar of regularity races dedicated to classic cars, returning as a protagonist on the snowy roads of the Dolomites. The event will take place, as always, in the splendid setting of Madonna di Campiglio, from January 21 to 24.
Participation is reserved for vehicles built until 1968, both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive, with a selection of models of particular historical and collectible interest. Some vehicles that were protagonists of the rallies of the 1970s, produced until 1975, will also be admitted.
A challenging and spectacular route awaits the crews: approximately 500 kilometers through some of the most suggestive landscapes of the Dolomites, with 9 Dolomite passes and over 60 timed stages, distributed across the two race legs.
A challenge made of precision, technique and endurance, where the history of motorsport meets the magic of winter in the mountains of Madonna di Campiglio.
The schedule
Four days between Madonna di Campiglio, the Dolomites and the Alpine passes, among stages, transfers, social moments and exclusive events. A route designed to experience every moment of the event, from the start to the final evening at altitude.
Thursday, January 21 | Day 1
The first day begins from 12:00 to 17:00 with the gathering of crews at the Savoia Palace Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio. Registration will take place in time slots and will be the opportunity to deliver to each competitor the participation kit, complete with race numbers, road book and exclusive gifts.
At 19:00, from Piazza Righi, the departure of the first vehicle is scheduled for Stage 1. The route will lead the crews to Ponte di Legno, where the first vehicle is expected at 20:45 in Piazza XXVII Settembre.
At 21:20 a stop is scheduled for dinner at Restaurant La Baracca, on Passo Tonale. The first vehicle will then return to Madonna di Campiglio, arriving at Piazza Righi at 23:30. Then, return to hotel and overnight stay.
Friday, January 22 | Day 2
The second day will begin at 10:00 with the departure of the first vehicle from Piazza Righi, in Madonna di Campiglio, for Stage 2.
At 12:00 the crews will stop in Molveno for lunch at the Alpenresort Belvedere. The route will continue in the afternoon to Canazei, where at 18:30 dinner is scheduled at the Hotel Lupo Bianco.
The day will conclude with the return to Madonna di Campiglio. The arrival of the first vehicle at Piazza Righi is expected at 00:00. Then, return to hotel and overnight stay.
Saturday, January 23 | Day 3
The third day will be dedicated to a special event: at 10:30 a show stage at Madonna di Campiglio is scheduled, with location and procedures being finalized.
The evening will begin between 19:30 and 19:50 with the departure of crews from the Spinale Cable Car. At 20:00, having reached the altitude of 2,100 meters on Monte Spinale, the dinner and awards ceremony will be held at the Chalet Spinale.
The return to Madonna di Campiglio, via the Spinale Cable Car, is expected between 23:30 and 00:00. Then, return to hotel and overnight stay.
Sunday, January 24 | Day 4
The last day of the event will begin at 9:00 with breakfast at the hotel and a farewell to the crews.
This edition concludes in this way, with a final goodbye to Madonna di Campiglio and the appointment for the 40th edition, in 2028.
