Held annually in Nals/Nalles at the start of the cycling season, the C1 category Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race draws competitors from 20 different countries to a technically demanding track. Affiliated to the Italian International Series (Int. d’Italia Series) and the Austrian MLA race series, the Marlene Südtirol Sunshine Race is a demanding ride that often serves as a final practice run before the World Championships.