"The 120-kilometer route has over 5,200 meters of climbing, making a hilly loop through the famed Chianti wine-making region of Italy, starting and finishing in the village of Radda in Chianti."
"Top women's contenders included American Rachel Entrekin, Norway's Yngvild Kaspersen, China's Lin Chen, and the surprise late entry of American trail running G.O.A.T. Dauwalter."
"The men's headliners were French countrymen Vincent Bouillard and Cardin, with Bouillard returning after finishing third at this race last year."
"The race drew folks on the hunt for Golden Tickets as well as others seeking a spring barnburner, and this is exactly what competitors found."
The 2026 Chianti Ultra Trail featured a challenging 120-kilometer route with over 5,200 meters of climbing through the scenic Chianti region of Italy. Courtney Dauwalter and Thomas Cardin emerged as champions. The race attracted top contenders seeking Golden Tickets for the Western States 100, including Rachel Entrekin, Yngvild Kaspersen, and Lin Chen among women, and Vincent Bouillard and Andreas Reiterer among men. The event showcased the beauty of the Italian countryside and the competitive spirit of ultra-trail running.
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