Welcome to Run the Dolomites!

Please see below for pretty much everything that you need to know in advance of your upcoming adventure. You can also click "My Trips" at the top of this page to access and edit your personal information and view/pay your remaining balance at any time.

 And of course, feel free to refresh yourself on the full itinerary and inclusions/exclusions any time at this link: https://www.roguexpeditions.com/running-tours/europe/italy/

GUIDES + CONTACTS

Your main RE contact for any pre-trip questions or concerns is [email protected].

Your lead Rogue Expeditions guide for this trip will be Alain Pernau; contact info will be sent out prior to departure.

FLIGHTS

Once you have booked your flight, please submit your flight details here.

For this trip you will need to arrive in Venice, Italy (VCE) no later than 12pm on July 21, 2025 and depart the same place no earlier than 1pm on July 27, 2025.  We will be there to meet you at the airport, and we will take you back there at the end of the trip. Please note that if you book travel outside of those parameters you will be responsible for arranging your own arrival/departure transport.

We highly recommend arriving in Venice at least one day early - this gives you a chance to explore the island, a chance to rest before the running trip begins and provides a buffer in case of flight delays or cancellations. We will have a group meet up at Piazzale Roma (the only place that vehicles can access on the island) for those who are already in Venice, likely at 1pm.

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THE PACKING LIST

READ THIS: Packing (light) tips for your next adventure 

GENERAL THINGS TO CONSIDER 

*This is an active trip with lots of time outdoors, but there will also be a couple of nice dinners - pack at least one appropriate outfit for those.  

*Any type of luggage is fine, but remember: no one ever wishes they’d brought more stuff! Stick to the essentials and pack only what you need. If your luggage is too big or too heavy for you to carry it all yourself, it’s too much stuff!

*Have some sort of ‘day bag,’ whether it’s a small backpack, messenger bag, etc. It should be big enough to carry money, a camera, a water bottle, and a jacket – something you can keep with you in the vehicle.

*Please do not expect any proper laundry opportunities during the week! Our final hotel may be able to arrange something for you, but it's not guaranteed.  *You'll often be finishing a run with lunch at a hut, and will likely want to have a good and portable set of warm/dry clothes to change into  

CLOTHES

*2-3 pairs running shorts + 1-2 pair running tights or pants

*2-3 short sleeve running shirts/tank tops + jog bras and 2-3 long sleeve running shirts

*2-3 non running shirts/tops

*2 pairs pants or jeans or skirts

*1 warm jacket (down or fleece)

*1 waterproof rain jacket (can double as a running jacket - please ensure that this is fully *waterproof*)

*1 lightweight jacket or pullover

*Underwear

*1 set of sleepwear

ACCESSORIES + SHOES

*1 pair trail running shoes + 1 pair sandals +  1 pair non-running shoes (note that you will be required to have a pair of 'indoor' shoes at the rifugio; running shoes cannot come inside. Sandals will do the trick)  

*5-6 pairs socks 

*Running hat *Warm hat/beanie

*watch / charger

*Sunglasses

*Day bag

*Shower towels are provided by the hotels but please bring a small pack towel for sweat/rain.

*Gloves 

*Hydration pack (mandatory!); you should be able to carry drinking water (minimum of 1L, though 1.5L is better), extra layers, rain gear, camera, etc.
*Poles (optional): can be helpful on steep climbs and descents, especially for those with knee issues. Previous runners were happy to have them! 

TOILETRIES 

*Shampoo/soap/conditioner 

*Toothbrush/toothpaste

*Brush/comb

*Few travel packages of kleenex and/or wetwipes (emergency/backup TP)

*Feminine products

*Razor

*Contacts/solution if needed

*Sunblock

*Moleskin or bandaids – we’ll have some of this for the group, but blisters are a common problem and it’s good to have some of your own on hand

*Any other medication you may need (we will have a basic first aid kit for the group)   

DOCUMENTS

*Passport (US citizens must have 6 months validity when you enter Europe)

*1-2 credit/debit cards (make sure to call your bank the week before departure and tell them the dates that you will be overseas, and make sure to tell the that you will be in Italy along with any other stops that you have planned. This way they won’t put a security hold on your card).

OTHER STUFF  

*Phone/camera + charger

*Books/tablet

*Journal/pens if desired

*a few large ziplocs (useful both for waterproofing your phone in the rain, and to carry out any toilet paper you may use on the trail)

*Ear plugs if you are a light sleeper/your roommate snores *Electrical adapter: you'll need the European style with two round prongs, like this

MONEY - HOW MUCH WILL YOU NEED?

Most everything is already paid for and credit cards are widely accepted, so you shouldn’t need much in the way of cash. ATMs are easily found at the airport and in each town that we visit. Italy uses the euro; here are things to plan for:

> Alcohol, coffee and other drinks/snacks that you might find along the way. Drinks at dinner should be settled with cash, as we won't be splitting out individual drink tabs. Coffee will always be included with breakfast but there are many opportunities for an espresso throughout the day (including on the trail!).

> One dinner in Cortina: We exclude one dinner from this trip just to give everyone an opportunity to explore the town and eat whatever they want (we'll provide suggestions!). While all restaurants will take cards, in our experience most people still join others from the group and cash can make it much easier to divvy up the bill.

> Tips. Your entire trip will be spent with guides & drivers who go above and beyond to create an amazing experience for you. While there are no strict tipping customs and tips are never expected, it’s always appreciated. Any gratuities will be split evenly amongst the team.