Published: 7th December 2025 | Updated every year to reflect the latest requirements | Reading time: 3 minutes
By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify
Dr Simon Shaw is the founder and medical director at Fit Certify — a worldwide provider of online sports medical certificates.
Every year, thousands of runners head to northern Italy to take part in the Garda Trentino Half Marathon — a fast, scenic race along the shores of Lake Garda, surrounded by mountains, medieval towns, and stunning autumn colours. With a mix of competitive athletes, first-timers, and international participants, it’s one of Italy’s most popular half marathons. The next edition is set to take place in early November 2026.
Before you can collect your race bib and line up at the start, there’s one important step you can’t skip: you’ll need a valid medical certificate confirming that you’re fit for competitive running.
In this short guide, I’ll walk you through what’s required — and how to get the process completed online, quickly and hassle-free, with Fit Certify.
Yes. Under Italian sporting regulations, a doctor-signed medical certificate for competitive athletics is compulsory for participants in sanctioned running events, including half marathons.
Your certificate must:
If you don’t provide a valid certificate before race day, your registration may be cancelled and you may not be permitted to start.
At Fit Certify, we help runners obtain a Garda Trentino medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world. Here’s how it works:
Share a few details about your general health and medical history.
One of our expert sports medical doctors will assess your suitability for running.
If fit, you’ll receive a signed and stamped medical certificate by email — usually within just a few hours
A doctor-reviewed and signed medical certificate for Garda Trentino is just £69 with Fit Certify.
Hear from other runners who got their sports medical certificates with Fit Certify.
Yes — the event has offered a medical certificate template every year, and it’s likely they’ll release an updated version closer to the 2026 race date. You can usually download it from the organiser’s website once published, or request a copy from them directly.
A fast, beautiful route awaits at the Garda Trentino Half Marathon 2026. Taking place in late autumn, the race offers mild temperatures, scenic lakeside roads and an exciting international field.
📅 Date: November 2026 (official race date TBC)
📍 Start & Finish: Lake Garda region, Trentino, Italy
🏃♂️ Distances: Half marathon (+ potential shorter race options each year)
🌐 Registration: Via the Garda Trentino Half Marathon website
📄 Medical Certificate: Required for all competitive runners; must confirm fitness for competitive athletics and be valid on the race date
The Garda Trentino Half Marathon is a highlight of the Italian running calendar — combining a beautiful setting with a fast course and a great race experience. Getting your medical certificate sorted early is a simple way to avoid last-minute admin and focus on training, travel, and race-day prep.
With Fit Certify, you can get a doctor-signed certificate online, quickly and easily.
Get your running medical certificate today and get race-ready for the Garda Trentino Half Marathon!
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Medical Director at Fit Certify
I’m Simon — a UK and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, family physician, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. For the past few years, I’ve been leading a team of sports doctors who specialise in providing medical certification for endurance events across Europe.
As someone who runs myself, I know how much time and training goes into preparing for a race like the Garda Trentino Half Marathon — and how frustrating it can be to deal with paperwork, deadlines, or unclear medical requirements when you’re focused on running well. That’s why Fit Certify exists: to make the process simple, fast, and aligned with Italian regulations, so admin doesn’t get in the way of race day.
If you need advice or run into any issues, just drop us an email at hello@fitcertify.com. We’ll make sure you’re looked after.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice.
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