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Escape
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Asinara
Run and swim to escape from Asinara!
Next edition
June 28th 2026
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Sunday June 28th 2026
INDIVIDUAL RACE:
Get ready to challenge yourself along demanding running routes and crystal-clear waters, with sea sections offering spectacular views of the island’s coastline.
NEW
RELAY RACE:
If running isn’t your strength, or you don’t yet feel ready to face the swim section, we offer the TEAM format!
A relay team made up of one Runner and one Swimmer (download the program for details).
Taking part in Escape from Asinara means not only facing a physical challenge, but also discovering the historical and natural charm of a place that was inaccessible for centuries and today represents a protected natural treasure.
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What is Escape from Asinara?
Escape from Asinara is a multidisciplinary event that combines running and swimming in a spectacular and wild setting.
The adventure comes to life in the iconic Asinara National Park, a place rich in unspoiled nature and unique stories.
The island, which for many years hosted a maximum-security prison, is now a symbol of rebirth and environmental conservation.
Here you will cross breathtaking landscapes, among ancient prison buildings, crystal-clear sea and unique wildlife, such as the white donkeys of Asinara.
The race is open to athletes of all ages who want to experience something extraordinary, immersed in the wild beauty of Sardinia.
Escape from Asinara distances
Run
14,4 km
Swim
1,7 km
Run
1,6 km
Swim
900 m
The routes
The Escape from Asinara course is designed to test your endurance and your spirit of adventure.
Starting from the island of Asinara, the race unfolds along demanding trails and pristine crystal-clear waters, offering a unique mix of exciting challenges between land and sea.
The first section includes 14.4 km of running, with scenic climbs and descents offering spectacular views of the coastline.
Next, an exciting 1.7 km swim awaits you in the turquoise waters of Asinara, where you can swim surrounded by an extraordinary natural environment.
After that, you will face another short but intense 1.6 km run of pure trail running on Isola Piana, before finishing with a 900-meter swim toward the coast of Stintino, where the clear waters will accompany you to the finish line.
Each stage of the course is designed to offer an adrenaline-filled and unforgettable experience, immersed in a natural setting of rare beauty.
First running part
The course will be a 14.4 km point-to-point route running along the only paved road that crosses the island.
It is a hilly course featuring two climbs with demanding gradients, with a total elevation gain of about 318 meters.
No refreshment points will be provided, except for the one located at the Transition Area.
Athletes must be self-sufficient with both liquid and solid nutrition.
Please note that running with electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones or any type of earphones) will not be allowed.
During the running section, no external support will be permitted (e.g. following an athlete by bicycle).
Running shirtless is prohibited; athletes must wear a T-shirt, singlet, or triathlon suit.
CUT-OFF TIME
ENTRY INTO THE WATER MUST TAKE PLACE NO LATER THAN 09:30.
Anyone arriving after 09:30 will not be allowed to complete the swim and will be taken back to the finish area by the staff boats.
First transition – T1
The transition area will be located near the Fornelli pier, in the area in front of the “Chiosco Bar”, where the refreshment point will be set up.
Each participant will find their equipment at the numbered station corresponding to their race bib.
All equipment used during the running section (shoes, cap, glasses, bottles and supplements) must be placed inside the buoy. It will be forbidden to leave anything in the transition area, such as wetsuits, shorts or any other unused accessory.
The use of a full wetsuit will be optional, but it must be worn inside the designated gazebos.
It will be the athlete’s responsibility to have all the necessary equipment inside the buoy.
First swimming part
The course includes crossing the Fornelli channel that separates the Island of Asinara from Isola Piana.
Course length: 1700 m.
The rules will follow those of the Italian Triathlon Federation; swimming with shoes or accessories (such as paddles and pull buoys) will not be allowed, but the use of a WETSUIT, SHORT WETSUIT, OR NEOPRENE SHORTS will be permitted.
Second running part
After completing the second transition, you will run across Isola Piana, following a continuous 1600 m course through the Mediterranean scrub, which will lead you to the third and final transition.
Second running part
The second swim section, 900 m long, involves crossing the channel that separates Isola Piana from La Pelosa Beach.
After completing the third transition, at the Embarkation Beach, you will swim to the enchanting Pelosetta Beach, where the finish line will be set.
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