The second edition of LAKE GARDA 42 will take place on March 24-26, 2023 in partnership with X-BIONIC, the technical clothing brand, which will be the title sponsor for the event that skirts Lake Garda’s northern shore.
The first edition in northern Italy had over 2,000 participants take on the marathon that crosses three provinces in the regions of Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto.
There was an international feel for the inaugural event, with 37 flags representing all nations on the start-line. Alongside a strong Italian contingent, 21% of entrants came from Germany and 8% from Great Britain.
In 2023, the LG21 Half Marathon has also been confirmed; and the event programme will be rounded out with the LG KIDS RUN set to take place on Saturday March 25th, for young runners between the ages of 5 and 12.
Swiss brand X-BIONIC has signed a two-year contract with the event organisers, giving the event its new name – X-BIONIC LAKE GARDA 42. As part of the tie-up, participants will receive a pair of LAKE GARDA 42 calf compression sleeves in their race pack.
“It’s with great enthusiasm that we welcome X-BIONIC into our family, a global brand that’s renowned as an innovator in the world of sport and that shares many values with LAKE GARDA 42,” said Patrizia Pederzolli, head of the event’s organising team.
“Indeed, we’re connected through the same quest for quality, our international outlook and the desire to achieve maximum performance. For both companies, nothing satisfies us more than a happy runner.”
Established in 1998, Swiss company X-Technology Swiss Research & Development produces technical and functional sports clothing under the X-BIONIC brand, with a focus on the performance and well-being of athletes.
“LAKE GARDA 42 is a unique event set in a stunning location that amazed the running world during its first edition, and it is destined to attract even more fans, including from the international running community,” said Martijn Jegerings, CMO of X-BIONIC.
“We’re thrilled to be part of this special event as title sponsor and to offer our extraordinary long-distance running experience to a wide audience. We’re working alongside a highly professional team of organisers, and we look forward to developing this event further with them in the coming years.”
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