Neither there was Camilla Frediani, 2009 winner in front of Pilar Geijo (ARG), who instead was at the start and announced among the favorites, along with compatriot Mendoza, Nunez (ESP) and Romiti (ITA), winner in 2007.

The race started at 10.30 from the Grotta Azzurra (Blue Cave) in Napoli (ITA).