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Consider this for your next big race - Val d’Orcia, a region in the heart of Tuscany, in central Italy.  The farming community of the Val d'Orcia has never surrendered to progress and has always welcomed travellers and pilgrims and always made them welcome.

Lost Worlds Racing is partnering with experienced local organizers to bring you what will be one of the most beautiful and memorable race locations in the series!

With it's rolling hills, mild and dry climate, rugged trails and bucolic backdrop it is a perfect venue to run a fast and unforgettable 100k/50k.

More race information and route details coming soon! Registration prices and info for residents of Italy coming soon.

Interest in the race location is already very high and we will be limited to 200 international entries due to permit restrictions. Join us at the  Tuscany Crossing in 2013 but make sure to reserve a space soon!

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:

Could this be your next big adventure AND awe-inspiring challenge? You are invited to participate in a running event and race series like no other. http://lostworldsracing.com

Welcome to Lost Worlds Trail Series. event video

2 ways to participate at Lost Worlds Racing:

1) Trail Series - Ultra

2) Trail Series – Trek (Fast-packing)

1) Trail Series - Ultra

Categories:

Individuals - 100k Ultra/50k Ultra

Teams of 2 – Relay (split 100k or 50k route with teammate)

A series of non-stop 100k and 50k foot races taking you to the world’s most inspiring World Heritage sites. Endurance events at places of matchless and enduring beauty. 

Each race is a qualifier for a final 100 mile race set in one of the most spectacular locations in the world. Only those entered in the full 100k or 50k distance categories as individuals or teams are eligible. 

In order to participate in the 100 mile final race you must qualify by either completing three of our 50k or 100k races in the series or by placing in the top 25 percent of the field at any of the qualifying races and categories.

2) Trail Series – Trek (Fast-packing)

 Categories:

Trail Trek (teams of four)  - 100k/50k

On the same route as the ultras, the trekking teams will start before the ultra and will have more generous time cut-offs for those attempting the 100k distance. They will however be expected to be more self-sufficient and carry water and food with them for the last 50k, in the spirit of fast packing adventure. These races will offer a variety of terrains, environments and adventure for individuals and teams that have come to run the route or fast pack it and take in the views:

included in registration:

Race registration for ultra or trail trek includes: airport transfers to lodging area, 1 night’s lodging, breakfast, pre-race dinner, race shirt and other cool gear, finishers medal and awards.

*basic lodging in B@B or pensione will be single rooms to accommodate couples or shared rooms for groups/teams. Upgraded lodging is available upon request for an additional fee.*   

GENERAL AREA INFORMATION

The Val d’Orcia, or Valdorcia, is a region of Tuscany, central Italy, which extends from the hills south of Siena to Monte Amiata. It is characterised by gentle, carefully cultivataed hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages such as Pienza (rebuilt as an “ideal town” in the 15th century under the patronage of Pope Pius II), Radicofani(home to the notorious brigand-hero Ghino di Tacco) and Montalcino (the Brunello di Montalcino is counted among the most prestigious of Italian wines). It is a landscape which has become familiar through its depiction in works of art from the Renaissance painting to the modern photograph.

The provincial farming community of the Val d'Orcia has never surrendered to progress, it has always welcomed travellers and pilgrims and always made them welcome.

Reason for World Heritage site status:

The landscape of the Val d’Orcia was celebrated by painters from the Scuola Senese, which flourished during the Renaissance. Images of the Val d’Orcia, and particularly depictions of landscapes where people are depicted as living in harmony with nature, have come to be seen as icons of the Renaissance and have profoundly influenced the development of landscape thinking.

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Cancellation Policy

Lost Worlds Trail Series has a NO REFUND policy. However we do offer partial discount for cancellations during our cancellation periods.

If you cancel up to 60 days before an event a discount code for 50% of your race registration fee can be applied to the next Lost Worlds Race. It is valid for six months.