Name of the Race: The Reschenseelauf in South Tyrol, Italy
Race/Event Distance: 15k
Date: 7/12/25
Describe the Event: The race website describes the race very accurately as “A well-maintained walking path runs around South Tyrol’s largest lake. It’s ideal for cycling, hiking, and, above all, running. The 15.3 km long lake circuit is one of the most beautiful routes for a running event in South Tyrol.A magnificent panorama opens up to the north, towards Austria and Switzerland, while a unique view opens up to the south, with views of the Ortler and Königspitze. The start and finish area for the Reschenseelauf is located directly next to the historic church tower in the lake in Graun.”
We participated in the “Just For Fun” category of this 25th annual race event which was the third time offered as a night-run, We were given LED head lamps that worked very well. The race ended with a souvenir medal for all participants and a bag of local goodies that included major sponsor snacks.
How did you prepare for the race/event? I trained in my hometown of Norwich, Vermont while participating in local races and often joined in on TNT practices throughout the last couple of years. My partner Thomas lives mostly in Austria and we also trained on some hilly roads in his hometown of Scharten, Austria.
Any notable moments? This event is family friendly with races for kids in various distances and age categories along with a walking/nordic walking, and a hand bike category. It starts in a tunnel on the road and the finish line has you running into the food/beer tent with many friendly people cheering for you along the way! I turned 50 on July 17th, so this race was an awesome birthday moment! After the race, we travelled to the Val Gardena Valley and spent a week in Ortisei, Italy hiking in the Dolomites.
What do you wish you had known about this race/event before starting? You should book accommodations early as possible if you want to stay in close proximity to the race area. We found a nice apartment in the quaint town of Pfunds, Austria, which is about 30-40 mins away. The 2026 race details are already up on their website! There are 3000+ racers who participate in this event and it is worth the trip! https://www.reschenseelauf.it
