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LAKE VARANO TRI - ENG

LAKE VARANO TRI - ENG

TRIATHLON 226 – FULL DISTANCE

SWIM: 3.8 km – BIKE: 180 km – RUN: 42.2 km

19 October 2025

TRIATHLON 113 – MIDDLE DISTANCE

SWIM: 1.9 km – BIKE: 90 km – RUN: 21.1 km

19 October 2025

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Location: Ischitella (FG) loc. Foce Varano
— Italian Championships Full Distance Program —

Saturday, October 18, 2025
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm bib number pickup
7:00 pm live online briefing

Sunday, October 19, 2025
5:45 am – 6:45 am transition area opening – Full and Middle Distance Triathlon @ Via Rimini, Foce Varano, Ischitella (FG)
7:00 am start Lake Varano 226 – Gargano Full Distance Triathlon
9:00 am swim cut off 2h00′
3:00 pm finish line first full distance athlete
3:00 pm pasta party opens
4:30 pm bike cut off 9h30′
5:00 pm Italian Absolute Championships award ceremony
12:00 am final race cut off
from the entry of the last athlete into T2 until 12:10 am bike check out (after 12:10 am bike storage is no longer guaranteed)

Monday, October 20, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am Full Distance Italian Championships award ceremony

— Middle Distance Triathlon Program —

Saturday, October 18, 2025
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm bib number pickup
7:00 pm live online briefing

Sunday, October 19, 2025
6:30 am – 9:30 am bib number pickup @ Piazza del Porto, Foce Varano, Ischitella (FG)
9:00 am – 9:50 am transition area opening – Middle Distance Triathlon @ Via Rimini, Foce Varano, Ischitella (FG)
10:00 am start Lake Varano 113 – Gargano Middle Distance Triathlon
11:00 am swim cut off 1h00′
1:00 pm swim + first bike lap cut off
2:00 pm estimated arrival of first athlete
3:30 pm swim + bike cut off
6:00 pm final race cut off
from the entry of the last athlete into T2 until 5:00 pm bike check out (after 5:00 pm bike storage is no longer guaranteed)
1:00 pm pasta party opens
4:30 pm Lake Varano 113 awards ceremony

LAKE VARANO TRI - ENG

REGISTRATION

Registration is available online only, by clicking the “REGISTER” button


— REGISTRATION – ITALIAN FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS —

Deadlines

Registrations for the full distance race will close on October 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Registration fee

The registration fee is set at:
€320.00 until October 9, 2025

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE OFFERING YOU:

  • Athletes who register by August 1

    will receive, free of charge, a complimentary entry (valid for the 2025 or 2026 season) to one of the following options:

    2 races up to and including the Olympic distance of the Adriatic Series – for themselves,

    AS75 Cesenatico – for themselves,

    a free entry to Lake Varano Tri113 2025 to be given to a friend.

  • Athletes who register by September 8 will receive free entry to 1 Adriatic Series race (for the 2025 and 2026 seasons – excluding AS75), either for themselves or as a gift to a friend with 50% off registration for Lake Varano Tri113 2025.


DEFERRAL IN CASE OF INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE

Participants who, for any reason, are unable to attend the 2025 edition of the Italian Full Distance Triathlon Championships may defer their entry to the 2026 edition, by notifying the organization by 11:59 pm on October 9, 2025.
To request a deferral, participants must send an email to flippertriathlon@gmail.com by the deadline indicated.
Please note: deferrals will not be processed after the deadline, and the deferred entry is non-transferable to other individuals.

— MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON REGISTRATION —

Deadlines
Registration will close on October 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Registration fees
The registration fee is set at:
€115.00 until April 3, 2025
€140.00 until June 3, 2025
€165.00 until October 3, 2025
€190.00 until October 14, 2025

€180.00 – Relay team registration
€190.00 – Senior/Master
€190.00 – Paratriathlon

SPECIALE COMBINATA DEL GARGANO​

Fino al 18.06 iscriviti a “Adriatic Series Vieste” Triathlon Olimpico Gold del 22 giugno e al “Lake Varano Tri 113 – GARGANO” del 19 ottobre al prezzo speciale di €170,00!

Visita anche la pagina Triathlon Olimpico GOLD Vieste: clicca qui

ACCOMMODATION

MECCA CLUB

CAMPING
  • Cinzia
  • cinziamas1971@libero.it
  • +39 3923307254
  • Foce Varano

MORUS ALBA

AGRITURISMO
  • Daniele
  • morusalbagargano@gmail.com
  • +39 3456109450
  • Foce Varano

B&B TORRE DEL LAGO

BED&BREAKFAST
  • Caterina
  • bbtorredellago@gmail.com
  • +39 3894230213
  • Foce Varano

IL GIARDINO

HOTEL RESIDENCE
  • Gabriele
  • info@albergoilgiardino.com
  • +39 0884 355441
  • Foce Varano

LAGOAMARE

CASA VACANZA
  • Armando
  • lagoamarevarano@gmail.com
  • +39 351 4126401
  • Foce Varano

VILLA GENTILE

CASA VACANZA
  • Giusy
  • villagentile72@gmail.com
  • +39 389 4373732
  • Foce Varano

BIO RUSSI

AGRITURISMO
  • Maria Giulia
  • info@biorussi.com
  • +39 0884 992513 / +39 0884 596765
  • Lago di Varano

B&B BELVEDERE

BED&BREAKFAST
  • Michele
  • info@ctbelvedere.it
  • +39 3458428735
  • Ischitella

PICCOLO VIAGGIATORE

CASA VACANZA
  • Tommaso
  • tricaricotommaso85@gmail.com
  • +39 3384378561
  • Ischitella

B&B SUL CORSO

BED&BREAKFAST
  • Raffaella
  • falcoraffa@libero.it
  • +39 333 2103189
  • Ischitella

PARCO DEL SOLE

RESIDENCE
  • Katia
  • info@parcodelsole.net
  • +39 3478219296
  • Lido del Sole

FRONTE MARE

HOTEL VILLAGE
  • Maria
  • info@frontemarepuglia.it
  • +39 0884 965579
  • Rodi Garganico

HOW TO GET THERE

Here is a detailed guide on how to reach Foce Varano using different means of transportation.

By Car
If you choose to travel by car, here are the general directions:

  1. Highway: Take the A14 motorway (Bologna–Taranto) and follow signs to Foggia.

  2. Exit: Exit at Poggio Imperiale and take the Gargano Expressway 693.

  3. Direction: Take the “Sannicandro” exit and head toward Torre Mileto
    (during race hours, this exit is not recommended — exit at “Rodi G.co” instead).

  4. Arrival: Follow the local signs to reach the lake shore at Foce.

By Train
If you prefer to travel by train:

  1. Departure station: Take a train to Foggia or San Severo (check schedules on Trenitalia or Italo).

  2. Change: Once in Foggia or San Severo, take a “Ferrovie del Gargano” train to Rodi Garganico and get off at Ischitella.

  3. Bus: Buses connect the Ischitella train station to Foce Varano.

By Plane
If you are flying:

  1. Airport: The nearest airport is Foggia (Gino Lisa Airport), but Bari Airport is also an option.

  2. From Foggia: From Foggia airport, you can take a taxi or rent a car to reach Foce Varano.

  3. From Bari: If flying to Bari, take a train or bus to Foggia, then follow the directions above.

By Bus
If you prefer to travel by bus:

  1. From nearby cities: Several bus companies connect nearby cities to Foggia and San Severo.

  2. Connections: From Foggia, you can take a local bus to San Severo, then continue to Foce Varano.

Useful Tips

  • Check schedules: Always check transportation timetables in advance, especially for buses.

  • Bookings: During high season, it’s recommended to book trains and flights in advance.

  • Navigation: Use a navigation app for accurate and updated directions.

 

FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON COURSES

The published courses are subject to change. Any updates will be published in due time and communicated during the race briefing.

INTERACTIVE COURSE LAKE VARANO TRI 226 - GARGANO

MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON COURSES

I percorsi pubblicati potrebbero subire variazioni che saranno pubblicate in tempo utile e comunicate nel briefing tecnico. 

INTERACTIVE COURSE LAKE VARANO TRI 113 – GARGANO

RULES & REGULATIONS

For any matters not covered by these regulations, the rules of the Italian Triathlon Federation shall apply, including the Technical Regulations and the “Circolare Gare”.

Participation Requirements

All participants must complete and sign the registration form available on the official website.


— FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON —

  • Must be registered with FITRI (Italian Triathlon Federation) starting from category S1 and compliant with the 2025 membership requirements.


— MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON —

  • Must be registered with FITRI starting from category S1 and compliant with the 2025 membership requirements.

  • Alternatively, must turn 20 years old in 2025 (by December 31), possess a valid medical certificate for competitive triathlon, and purchase a daily FITRI membership.

 

Race Conduct

Adriatic Series promotes fairness and respect towards fellow athletes and the environment.

Please respect all procedures and FiTri regulations.

Unless otherwise specified by federation updates, the race is “NO DRAFT”.

CUT-OFF TIMES TO REMAIN IN THE RACE:

  • FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON
    Swim: 120′
    Swim + Bike: 9h30′
    Total Time: 17h

  • MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON
    Swim: 60′
    Swim + Bike: 5h30′
    Total Time: 8h30′

Awards

— FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON —

All athletes who cross the finish line will receive the 2025 FINISHER medal.

The top 3 overall and age-group finishers (male and female) will receive non-cash prizes.

The base prize pool is €7,000, to be distributed according to the 2025 FiTri race circular regulations.


— MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON —

All athletes who cross the finish line will receive the 2025 FINISHER medal.

The top 3 overall and age-group finishers (male and female) will receive non-cash prizes.

The base prize pool is €2,000, which may be increased up to a maximum of €3,500 in accordance with the 2025 FiTri race circular, depending on the number of registered athletes.

Hotels

For information and bookings, please contact the local tourist hospitality service:

OPERATORI TURISTICI DEL LAGO DI VARANO. 

 

Ristoro Finale

From sport to traditional APULIAN hospitality, the pasta party will be organized by local associations that have always been committed to ensuring visitor satisfaction.

Servizio noleggio mute

Per info e prenotazioni contattare
Advanced Bike PRO: +39 348 700 1654

tIMING

Timing will be managed using an ankle-worn transponder.

The neoprene ankle strap is not included in the chip rental. You may use your own strap, or alternatively, it can be purchased at the race office for €5.

Bag Drop-off

A secure bag drop-off service will be available near the finish line and transition area. Bags must be clearly labeled with the athlete’s bib number. While the organization will take care in handling the bags, it is not liable for any loss or damage.

ISCRIZIONE

Le iscrizioni sono aperte dalle ore 14.00 del  15-01-2024 e si chiudono il:

OLIMPICO: 27-08-2024 alle ore 23.59 – SPRINT: 28-08-2024 alle ore 23.59 

SCOPRI GLI SCONTI O REGALA LA GIFT CARD:​

PARTNERS

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