L’Ultimo Sopravvissuto – Castellaneta

L’Ultimo Sopravvissuto – Castellaneta is a Backyard ultra held in Castellaneta Marina, located on Italy’s Ionian coast within the province of Taranto. The race begins at 10:00 in April, utilizes a consistent loop for the entire duration, and has a participant limit of 100 runners. The loop winds through pine forest, Mediterranean scrub, and along a seafront promenade. There is no beach section, and each lap involves approximately 100 feet of elevation gain. Castellaneta Marina is hosting this event for the twelfth year. The race holds Bronze category status, and the course record is 57 loops, set by Antonio Di Manno. The atmosphere is noted as friendly and familiar, yet the race format is straightforward: continue completing the loop until you reach your personal limit.