Maratona entry deadline

The big Italian sportive high up in the Dolomites (the start is at 1500m) has "pre-entry" open until the 5th November.  Such is the popularity that you have to pay 2 euros to register for the ballot, then wait to be told if you have gained a place.

The event itself is truly spectacular:

Go here to try your luck!

My reconnaissance of the whole route is here

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