The 3rd race of the "XCO internationali d'Italia Series" in San Marino's Montecchio Park turns into a veritable mud fight due to the pouring rain. Lars Forster once again proves himself to be a refined mud rider and wins his third race in a row. Nino Schurter takes third place behind the Italian Nadir Colledani. Eva Lechner wins the elite women's race ahead of Martina Berta and Marika Tovo.