Hello,
My name is Roman Gutt and I will be competing in the ICON Livigno Xtreme Triathlon on 5 September 2025. This race is a long-distance triathlon, starting with a 3.8 km swim in Gallo Lake, followed by a 195 km bike with ~5,000 m of climbing, and finishing with a 42.2 km mountain run that ends at Carosello 3000 at almost 3,000 m altitude.
According to race rules, from Km 29.5 of the run onwards, each athlete must be accompanied by a supporter on foot to the finish line. This section is 13 km long with approximately 1,000 m of climbing on alpine trails. The supporter must be physically capable of running/hiking uphill at a good pace at altitude, while carrying a small backpack with mandatory safety gear.
I already have my main supporter, Julian, who will be with me for the swim and bike legs, as well as the start of the run. However, for the final 13 km I am looking for a fast, strong mountain runner who can comfortably keep up on steep ascents.
A little about me:
I am 38 Years old and live in Freiburg in Germany.This will be my third extreme triathlon.
I completed Norseman 2024 ( finished 12th) and Swissman 2025 ( finished 5th )
In both events, I posted some of the fastest uphill section times, which made it challenging for my supporters to maintain my pace on the final climbs.
Julian, my main supporter, also supported me in both Norseman and Swissman, so we are well-organized and experienced with these races.
What I’m looking for:
An experienced mountain or trail runner, comfortable with sustained uphill effort at altitude.
Available on 5 September 2025 in Livigno, with race registration the day before (4 September).
Willing to accompany me for the last 13 km to the summit finish.
If you or someone you know might be interested, I’d be happy to provide more details.
Thank you in advance for helping me.
Best regards,
Roman Gutt