Published: 9th 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.
UTMB Puglia is one of the newest additions to the UTMB World Series, taking place along the dramatic coastline and ancient landscapes of southern Italy.
Runners tackle rugged trails, limestone paths, coastal ridges, and historic villages — with distances ranging from shorter trail challenges to demanding long-distance events designed in the classic UTMB spirit. The next edition is scheduled for November 2026, attracting international runners looking for a warm-weather Mediterranean ultra-trail experience.
But before collecting your race bib, there is an important step all runners must complete: a valid medical certificate confirming fitness for competitive trail running. In this short guide, I’ll take you through why it’s needed and how Fit Certify can help you get a doctor-signed medical certificate — online — from the comfort of your home.
Yes. As with all UTMB World Series events held in Italy, a doctor-signed medical certificate is mandatory for participation.
Your certificate must:
If you arrive on race weekend without a valid medical certificate, your registration may not be accepted.
At Fit Certify, we help runners obtain a UTMB-compliant 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 competitive 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 Puglia by UTMB is just £69 with Fit Certify.
Hear from other runners who got their sports medical certificates with Fit Certify.
Yes — UTMB races typically provide an official medical certificate template. UTMB Puglia uses the same standardised format found across UTMB World Series events — the template can usually be requested from the event organiser or found in your dashboard.
📅 Date: November 2026 (official race weekend TBC)
📍 Location: Puglia, Southern Italy
🌐 Registration: Via the UTMB World Series website
📄 Medical Certificate: Required for all competitive runners
UTMB Puglia combines world-class organisation with the rugged beauty of southern Italy — and getting your medical certificate sorted early is one of the simplest parts of your race preparation.
With Fit Certify, you can get a doctor-signed marathon medical certificate online, quickly, easily, and fully compliant with UTMB requirements.
Get your trail running medical certificate today and get race-ready for UTMB Puglia!
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 led a team of sports doctors who specialise in medical certification for endurance events across Europe.
As someone who trains and competes in international events myself, I know how much preparation goes into an event like UTMB Puglia — and how frustrating it can be to run into last-minute admin when all you want to do is focus on the race. Fit Certify was created to make the medical clearance process simple, fast, and fully aligned with the requirements used for UTMB events in Italy, so nothing stands between you and the start line.
If you ever need advice or run into any issues, just email us 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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