BUT Formazza, here we are!

The countdown has already begun for the 2025 edition of BUT Formazza, the trail race scheduled for July 12, 2025, set in the majestic alpine scenery of Alta Val Formazza, in northern Piedmont.

Athletes from 15 Nations

Over 760 athletes have registered so far – on Saturday, registration will only be open for the 6 km Bettelmatt Mini Trail – for the race organized by Formazza Event. Participants currently represent 15 nations: Argentina, Austria, Ecuador, France (with as many as 13 athletes), Germany, Ireland, Italy, Moldova, New Zealand, Peru, Czech Republic, Sweden (5), South Africa, Switzerland, and Ukraine. Thirteen Italian regions are also represented: Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, and Veneto.

The Races

The race routes are as follows:

• Bettelmatt Ultra Trail (BUT): 56 km with 3,436 m elevation gain

• Bettelmatt Super Race (BSR): 42 km with 2,745 m elevation gain

• Bettelmatt Race (BR): 24 km with 1,320 m elevation gain

• Bettelmatt Mini Trail (BMT): 6 km with about 200 m elevation gain

Start times from the village of Valdo (also the finish line) will be:

• 6:00 for BUT

• 7:00 (new time!) for BSR

• 9:00 for BR

• 10:30 for BMT

A High-Level Starting List

The favorite for the BUT is Michael Dola, who will wear bib number 1. However, keep an eye on experienced runner Filippo Canetta (46), who always manages to surprise. Luca Sogni (74), from the Cusio area, is also expected to perform well.
In the BSR, Riccardo Borgialli (202), a great admirer of this territory, will be a top contender. He will face tough competition from reigning champion Paolo Dellavesa (297), Fabio Rolando (374), second in the 2024 BUT, and Stefano Piana (310), who reached the podium last year.
In the women’s field, an exciting battle is expected between Federica Zuccollo (201), Denise Zacco (332), last year’s winner Sara Locatelli (334), and 2024 third-place finisher Monica Moia (389).

The BR promises to be thrilling with many potential frontrunners, including Matteo Ferrari (848), young talent Federico Mussi (836), recent Mezzafiato Trail winner Andrea Ricchi (713), Andrea Zucchiatti (664), and last year’s second and third place finishers, Thomas Floriani (844) and Filippo Crippa (358).
In the women’s field, keep an eye on Elena Soffia (603) and Stefania Termignoni (825).

More information can be found on the event’s website: www.butformazza.it