Lake Garda 42, officially branded as PEAK LAKE GARDA 42, is a spectacular point-to-point road running event on the northern shores of Lake Garda in Italy. Set where alpine mountains meet one of Europe’s most famous lakes, the race offers runners a scenic and highly memorable spring race experience through some of the most beautiful towns and landscapes in northern Italy. The event features two main distances: the LG42 marathon and the LG21 half marathon, both finishing in Malcesine.
The full marathon starts in Limone sul Garda and follows a dramatic lakeside route toward the finish in Malcesine, while the half marathon starts in Arco and joins the broader Lake Garda race atmosphere on its way to the same finish area. Along the route, runners experience mountain views, lakeside roads, historic towns, cheering zones, and the distinctive Mediterranean-Alpine feel that makes Lake Garda one of Italy’s most popular outdoor destinations. The event is also supported by a race weekend program that includes an expo, gastro area, children’s race, trail run, and spectator activities.
Lake Garda 42 has quickly grown into an international destination race, attracting thousands of runners from across Europe and around the world. Its combination of certified road racing, scenic travel appeal, strong event organization, and finish-line atmosphere in Malcesine makes it especially attractive for runners looking for a destination marathon or half marathon that feels both competitive and vacation-worthy.