Published: 5th January 2025 | Last Updated: 14th September 2025 | Updated every year to reflect the latest race requirements
By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify
Are you racing the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB in 2026? Winding through Tuscany’s rolling vineyards, hilltop towns, and rugged trails, it’s an adventure like no other. Before you lace up, there’s one essential job to tick off: getting a valid medical certificate.
This guide covers why you need it, the wording organisers expect, the 27 February 2026 deadline, and how to get it signed by a doctor 100% online.
The Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB takes place in the heart of Tuscany from 19–22 March 2026. As part of the UTMB World Series, it attracts runners from around the globe, with distances ranging from accessible trail races to demanding ultramarathons. Think vineyard tracks, woodland single-track, rocky farm roads, punchy climbs, and sweeping views!
Yes. A medical certificate is mandatory to validate your registration. Without an approved certificate, your entry won’t be confirmed and you won’t be able to collect your bib. The deadline for submitting your medical certificate this year is February 27, 2026.
Struggling to see a doctor before the deadline? You can get your Chianti Ultra Trail signed by a doctor online with Fit Certify — quick, compliant, and convenient.
Tell us about your medical history and current health.
A sports medical doctor will review your information.
If you’re fit to race, your signed and stamped certificate arrives by email — typically within a few hours.
A doctor-signed Chianti Trail medical certificate is just £69 with Fit Certify.
Hear from runners and cyclists who got their sports medical certificates with Fit Certify.
For all competitive distances at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 2026, you must provide a valid medical certificate for running. This is a mandatory entry condition under Italian regulations — without it, your registration won’t be validated and you won’t receive your bib.
The Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB isn’t your average jog through the vines. You’ll be grinding up long Tuscan climbs, picking your way over rocky mule tracks, diving into woodland single-track, and running for hours on uneven, cambers-and-ruts terrain. Add heat (or slick mud), big elevation gain, and night sections, and the load on your heart, lungs, and legs ramps up fast.
Because of that, the organisers insist on a medical certificate for competitive athletics/trail running. It’s not paperwork for the sake of it — it confirms you’ve had a health screen and that you’re fit to tackle the specific stresses of an ultra on technical terrain.
Yes. A valid medical certificate is mandatory to validate your registration for Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB. Without it, you can’t participate or collect your bib.
Upload your signed certificate to your MyUTMB profile by 27 February 2026. The organisers note this as the formal upload cutoff.
It must explicitly state “Athletic sports” (terms like “trail running” or “competitive running” aren’t accepted) and be in English or Italian only.
Use a sports medicine doctor via Fit Certify. We review your questionnaire and email a signed, stamped PDF — all within just a few hours.
Getting a medical certificate for the Chianti Ultra Trail is an important part of your race preparation. With Fit Certify, the process is simple, fast, and can be done entirely online from the comfort of your home.
Don’t leave it to the last minute. Get your sports medical certificate today and head to Tuscany with confidence.
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Medical Director at Fit Certify
I’m Simon – I’m 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 medical certification for endurance events across Europe.
As a runner and cyclist, I know the sting of training hard for a race like the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB and then getting stalled by admin. That’s why we built Fit Certify: a fast, reliable way to get the exact certificate organisers require — so you can focus on the miles, not the paperwork.
If you have any questions or need help, just drop us a line at hello@fitcertify.com — we’ll do everything we can to help.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice.
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