To take part in the ‘Cortina 56-26’, you must be at least 18 years old by 18 July 2026, have mountain experience, be free from vertigo, be in excellent physical condition, and have clothing suitable for temperatures ranging from -5 to +30 degrees. For the 56 km race, knowledge of the alpine environment is required.
A competitive athletics medical certificate valid until at least 26 July 2026 is mandatory for participation.

Online registration is open until Saturday 11 July 2026, unless race numbers run out in the weeks leading up to the event.

There are 150 race numbers available for the 26K individual race, 100 race numbers for the 56K individual race, 30 race numbers for pairs in the Cortina 26K relay, and 30 race numbers for pairs in the Cortina 56K relay. Registration is done online, with payment by credit card or bank transfer.

Last-minute on-site registration will be available during the race office’s opening hours only if race bibs are still available, and will follow the same rules as online registration.