{"id":98830,"date":"2026-01-01T17:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T17:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/?p=98830"},"modified":"2026-06-09T06:06:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:06:03","slug":"a26m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/en\/a26m\/","title":{"rendered":"Archive 2026 \u2014 Weather update, mandatory materials, and other advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The day is <strong>wonderful<\/strong>, ideal for running or walking in the Karst: sunshine, spectacular visibility and dry terrain. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just a few <strong>important shrewdness<\/strong> to experience the race at its best, safely and without surprises.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The compulsory equipment for all competitions, as stated in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/en\/rb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"97185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roadbook<\/a><\/em>. It must be present on both competitive and non-competitive distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, therefore <strong>in addition<\/strong> in addition to what is already mandatory for the single distance, it will be mandatory to bring <strong>a superior hot gearbox<\/strong>: <strong>a long-sleeved shirt<\/strong> or <strong>a thermal jacket\/jacket<\/strong> (in general: a thermal garment) that covers <strong>the upper part of the body<\/strong> and <strong>arms entirely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid misunderstandings: this \u201csuperior warm change\u201d must be a garment <strong>truly thermal and protective<\/strong>, not a lightweight \u201cfront\u201d garment. It must be a garment that, in the event of a stoppage, allows one to remain outdoors in cold conditions without quickly becoming excessively cold. Specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long-sleeved jersey<\/strong>It must be a warm garment (thermal midlayer) with full long sleeves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or <strong>Thermal jacket\/jacket<\/strong>It must be a warm garment, with full long sleeves, suitable for low temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In any case, the key requirement is: <strong>upper body coverage + arms fully covered + real thermal function<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nv-c-2-color has-neve-link-color-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-967b16d82c0bd49ccee8802f86146deb\">This garment <strong>must not be worn<\/strong>must be present in the backpack, ready to use, precisely because of the need to cope with a potentially low and problematic temperature in the event of a stoppage.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absence, we repeat, <strong>for all distances (5 km to 105 km)<\/strong>, of this item entails <strong>immediate disqualification<\/strong> o <strong>the impossibility of leaving<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather Update <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98831 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"1016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98831 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.s1trail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260101_meteo-577x429.jpg 577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A bright sunny but cold day awaits us, a cold that you often don't feel when running but \u201chits\u201d if you slow down.<\/strong> A \u201cbubble\u201d of high pressure over Europe is acting as a shield against the rain, but at the same time it is pushing very cold air directly from the Balkans and Russia towards the Gulf of Trieste. It is the classic situation of <strong>\u201cBora Chiara\u201d<\/strong>The sky will be crystal clear and you will be able to enjoy breathtaking views, but the wind will blow strong, constant and very dry. It will not rain, so the ground will be dry and compact, but the air will be biting and there will be no protection from the clouds against the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real challenge for runners will not be so much the temperature marked on the thermometer (which will hover around zero or slightly below), but what you actually feel on your skin. Because of the wind, the <strong>perceived\u201c temperature\u201d<\/strong> will fall drastically: even if the thermometer reads -2\u00b0C, running in the exposed areas of the Karst with gusts of 40-50 km\/h will make you feel as if there are <strong>-15\u00b0C<\/strong>. The dry wind \u201csteals\u201d heat from the body very quickly and evaporates sweat instantly; this is insidious because you may not realise how much you are sweating and risk becoming dehydrated or cooling down too quickly as soon as you slow down the pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember that the event is open to traffic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event takes place <strong>open traffic<\/strong>, as also indicated in the regulations.  The main intersections are manned by almost <strong>300 staff<\/strong>, however <strong>minor crossings may not be<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, <strong>whether there is a garrison or not<\/strong>, the competitor is <strong>always<\/strong> held at <strong>compliance with the Highway Code<\/strong>, as also stated in the regulations. It is therefore imperative to be very careful, to slow down where necessary, to cross only safely and to obey all traffic rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temperature management tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will be <strong>temperature management is very important<\/strong> along the race course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the <strong>long races<\/strong>, from <strong>100 km with midnight start<\/strong>: the start will be really cold and, as we go up from <strong>PortoPiccolo<\/strong> towards the ridge, we will enter a first section also exposed to the wind. However, we suggest <strong>not to leave overdressed<\/strong>, but to always respect the concept of <strong>shell<\/strong> and the <strong>onion<\/strong>The first ascent will immediately warm you up and the thermal shock would be accentuated if you are overdressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The start is next to the  <strong>Bora Village<\/strong>, in a heated and very cosy area. We strongly advise against waiting until the last minute before going out. The suggestion is to stay outside <strong>for at least 15-20 minutes<\/strong> before departure, perhaps warming up a bit, taking a few metres of walk or <strong>running on the spot<\/strong>, because leaving a very hot environment and entering a cold environment creates a major thermal shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same advice applies to competitors of the <strong>57 km<\/strong>. The night will be, for most of the competitors, along the ridge with a view of Trieste and up to the <strong>Val Rosandra<\/strong>, It will be extremely fast: this will allow you to keep an important rhythm. When we tackle the Val Rosandra, we will be strongly exposed to the wind and, above all, the risk is that, once the steep ascent along the vertical path is over, we will quickly cool down in a stony and not very fast descent. We therefore recommend the entire stretch between <strong>Bagnoli and Basovizza<\/strong>, to continue dressing and undressing with each ascent and descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An advice valid for both the\u2019<strong>80<\/strong> than for the <strong>105<\/strong> is to pay attention to the stretch between <strong>Repen and San Pelagio<\/strong>It is very impassable (as indicated in the roadbook) and in these weather conditions, <strong>extremely cold<\/strong>. This is a completely north-facing slope, whereas before (on the 100 and also on the 80 up to the\u2019<strong>Obelisk<\/strong>) we were exposed to the south-west. We have to be really careful here, because you can go down into the sinkholes in cold temperatures. After <strong>San Pelagio<\/strong>, with the light and the change of context, <strong>the perception of cold can change rapidly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For competitors in races from <strong>34, 21 and 15 km<\/strong> by no means be fooled into thinking that the shorter distance and good weather can make one underestimate the importance of the <strong>mandatory gear<\/strong>. The same applies here as for the onion. Always remember (and this applies to all distances, even the shortest) that you must have equipment that allows you to stay safe <strong>stopped for up to 30-40 minutes<\/strong> while waiting for help, in non-serious situations: if you sprain an ankle, you cannot have the same priority of intervention as in the case of a serious injury, so it is important to be aware that the equipment must be adequate to remain outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This advice is particularly aimed at those competitors who, when entering a competition, say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>\u201cWhere do I leave the clothes I arrive at the start with?\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clothes you arrive at the start with, unless they are a clean post-race change, <strong>are the clothes you should always have with you<\/strong>, because the good rule for a winter trail race is to carry clothing that can still move and be comfortable even when <strong>no running<\/strong>. You don't have to get hurt or be in danger to have to slow down: sometimes you slow down because of a cramp, a sprain, for whatever reason. So proper clothing, even over short distances, is essential both because times can get longer and because energy production and body heat are reduced. Not having the right clothing leads very easily to the\u2019<strong>hypothermia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not least the aspect of the\u2019<strong>hydration<\/strong> and the\u2019<strong>power supply<\/strong>In cold weather, it is very easy not to feel the need to eat well. In the cold you get warm, running feels good, but the body consumes more energy and above all <strong>dehydrates much faster<\/strong>. So we have to force ourselves to drink and eat at the aid stations. Above all: don't always drink and eat the same thing. Once salts, once Coca-Cola, once broth if available: let's try to alternate, also because if we always consume the same food we are more likely to risk episodes of nausea. And the worst thing that can happen is to vomit or not eat: this will trigger cramps and a chain process that risks ruining the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, on <strong>all distances<\/strong>, but especially on those <strong>from 34 km inclusive upwards<\/strong>, we recommend that you be very careful <strong>in the early hours of the morning<\/strong> and in the traits <strong>downhill and shady<\/strong> the possible presence of <strong>ice<\/strong>. <strong>No crampons needed<\/strong>, but it is essential to pay attention, adapt your gait and choose your footing carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No further updates are planned, unless rapidly changing conditions or special situations require special communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to carefully read the <strong>Roadbook<\/strong> (official reference document) and we wish you a good race: see you at the <strong>Bora Village<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This document <strong>complements the Roadbook and does not replace it<\/strong>, becoming an integral part of the official tender documentation, as also provided for in the regulations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The day is beautiful, ideal for running or walking in the Karst: sunshine, spectacular visibility and dry ground. Only a few important precautions are needed to experience the race at its best, safely and without surprises. We confirm the obligatory equipment for all races, as stated in the roadbook. 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