Record su record alla Maratona delle Dolomiti: cosa è cambiato?

The 2026 Maratona delle Dolomiti delivered one of the most spectacular editions ever. In this episode of THE ROAD VERDICT, we analyze all the results, the protagonists, and the level of a race that continues to raise the bar year after year. 🏆 Men's Long Course The star of the day was Luca Cavallo, who took victory with an extraordinary performance in 4:21, once again lowering the race record. He was followed by: 🥈 Hendrickx Koen 🥉 Mattens Vince We also analyze the performances of: Raimondi Stefano Stagni Giuseppe Orlando Danilo Celano and try to understand why the level of Granfondo has risen so much in recent years. 🚴‍♀️ Women's Long Course The women's race was also historic. Janine Meyer becomes the first athlete to break the 5-hour barrier, setting a new record for the Dolomites Marathon. Completing the podium: 🥈 Martina Cavallo 🥉 Michela Santini ⛰️ Medium Course We also comment on the results of the medium course. Men 🥇 Marco Ceriani 🥈 Matteo Fontanelli 🥉 Simone Impellizzeri Women 🥇 Roberta Bussone 🥈 Federica Cancellieri With a splendid Elisa Leardini finishing just off the podium. 📈 Is the level of Granfondo continuing to rise? Let's compare the times of the winners of the latest editions of the Maratona delle Dolomiti: 2014: 4:44 2017: 4:37 2019: 4:36 2021: 4:31 2022: 4:27 2023: 4:29 2024: 4:30 2025: 4:25 2026: 4:21 In just twelve years, the winner's time has dropped by a full 23 minutes. Is it due to preparation? Nutrition? Equipment? Or has the amateur level simply become increasingly closer to that of the professionals? Let's discuss it together. ❤️ As always, we don't forget the Pancia del Gruppo, sharing the performances of some friends and listeners, with interesting facts and anecdotes gleaned directly from the race.