Marathons in Italy 2026: Routes, Dates & Elevation Profiles

Italy is home to 20 marathons in our database, spread across cities including Bologna, Catania, Ferrara, and Florence, and more.

Rome Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 20,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

RomeLazioItaly

Rome Marathon

The Rome Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 20k finishers on a historic urban road in Rome, Italy. The course starts and finishes at the Colosseum. The route passes the Circus Maximus, St Peter's Square, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, and the Via dei Fori Imperiali. Hilly with cobblestone sections through the historic centre and climbs around the Vatican and Aventine Hill.

Next race: Saturday, 13 March 2027

VeronaVenetoItaly

Verona Marathon

The Verona Marathon attracts about 6,000 runners each November through the city of Romeo and Juliet. The course passes the Arena di Verona Roman amphitheatre, the Adige River, and the historic centre before a finish in Piazza Bra. November autumn weather and a largely flat profile make it one of northern Italy's most popular marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

BolognaEmilia-RomagnaItaly

Bologna Marathon

The Bologna Marathon attracts about 5,500 runners each March through Italy's gastronomic capital. The course passes the Two Towers (Due Torri), Piazza Maggiore, and the portico-lined streets that make Bologna famous. March mild weather and flat Emilia-Romagna terrain create ideal conditions for a spring marathon in northern Italy.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

TurinPiedmontItaly

Torino City Marathon

The Torino City Marathon draws about 5,000 runners each April through Turin's baroque boulevards and the Po River parklands. The course passes the Mole Antonelliana, Piazza Castello, and the Lingotto district with views of the Alps on clear days. April spring weather and flat Po valley terrain make it Piedmont's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

PisaTuscanyItaly

Maratona di Pisa

The Maratona di Pisa follows a flat December course through Tuscany's famous university city, with the Leaning Tower visible near the start and finish. About 3,500 runners complete a loop along the Arno River and through the historic centre each year. December's mild Tuscan weather and dead-flat terrain make it a popular winter marathon in Italy.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

RavennaEmilia-RomagnaItaly

Maratona di Ravenna

The Maratona di Ravenna runs through the former Byzantine capital of Italy, passing UNESCO-listed early Christian mosaics and Adriatic seafront sections. About 3,500 finishers each November experience a flat course linking Ravenna's ancient heritage with the Po delta lowlands. It is one of Italy's most culturally distinctive regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Reggio EmiliaEmilia-RomagnaItaly

Maratona di Reggio Emilia

The Maratona di Reggio Emilia draws approximately 3,000 finishers each December on an urban road in Reggio Emilia, Italy. It is a serious late-season performance race with a strong domestic reputation. The course passes straight Emilia-Romagna roads, historic squares, and flat city sections. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

VerbaniaPiedmontItaly

Lago Maggiore Marathon

The Lago Maggiore Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each November on a lakeside road in Verbania, Italy. Lake scenery rather than city landmarks defines the race's identity. The course passes villas, lakeside towns, and long water-side roads backed by alpine foothills. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

PadovaVenetoItaly

Maratona di Padova

The Maratona di Padova attracts approximately 2,000 finishers each April through the university city of Galileo and St. Anthony. The course passes the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Prato della Valle — one of Europe's largest squares — and the Brenta River on flat Veneto terrain. April's Veneto spring and the ancient academic atmosphere make it a charming northern Italian marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

MilanLombardyItaly

Milan Marathon

The Milan Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Milan, Italy. The course starts and finishes at the Arena Civica. The route passes the Duomo, Sforza Castle, and the Navigli canals. Very flat through the fashion capital.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

RiminiEmilia-RomagnaItaly

Rimini Marathon

The Rimini Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a coastal road in Rimini, Italy. It is one of Italy's cleaner pure-seafront marathon experiences. The route passes Adriatic beachfront stretches, marina areas, and flat resort-city avenues. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

VeniceVenetoItaly

Venice Marathon

The Venice Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on a historic urban road in Venice, Italy. The course starts in Stra on the mainland and finishes in St Mark's Square. Flat on the mainland; the pontoon bridge and narrow Venetian streets are the main course challenges.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

FlorenceTuscanyItaly

Florence Marathon

The Florence Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on a historic urban road in Florence, Italy. The course starts and finishes at Piazza del Duomo. The route passes the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Arno embankment. Hilly with a notable climb to Piazzale Michelangelo around the halfway mark; cobblestones in the historic centre.

Next race: Saturday, 28 November 2026

Riva del GardaTrentino-Alto Adige/South TyrolItaly

Lake Garda Marathon

The Lake Garda Marathon attracts approximately 1,800 finishers each April along Italy's largest lake beneath the Dolomite foothills. The course passes Riva del Garda's medieval harbour, the lemon groves of Limone, and the lakeside SS45bis road with alpine panorama views. April's spring weather on the Riviera of the Alps makes it one of Italy's most scenic lake marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

NaplesCampaniaItaly

Naples Marathon

The Naples Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers on an urban road in Naples, Italy. The course starts and finishes at Piazza del Plebiscito. Mostly flat along the waterfront.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

PalermoSicilyItaly

Palermo Marathon

The Palermo Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each November on a coastal urban road in Palermo, Italy. The race pairs a Mediterranean capital with a late-autumn marathon window. The course passes the seafront, palm-lined city roads, and historic Sicilian urban scenery. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026

CataniaSicilyItaly

Maratona di Catania

The Maratona di Catania draws approximately 1,500 finishers each December on a coastal urban road in Catania, Italy. Views toward Mount Etna make the race visually unmistakable. The route passes Ionian waterfront roads and city sections with Etna in the distance. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

FerraraEmilia-RomagnaItaly

Maratona di Ferrara

The Maratona di Ferrara draws approximately 1,500 finishers each March on a historic city road in Ferrara, Italy. Ferrara's flat terrain makes it a logical PR candidate within historic northern Italy. The route passes Renaissance walls, broad flat streets, and roads across the Po plain. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

TerniUmbriaItaly

Maratona di San Valentino

The Maratona di San Valentino draws approximately 1,500 finishers each February on an urban and valley road in Terni, Italy. The tie to Saint Valentine gives the race a memorable calendar identity. The route passes Umbrian valley roads and city sections linked to Saint Valentine's home city. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

TriesteFriuli Venezia GiuliaItaly

Maratona di Trieste

The Maratona di Trieste draws approximately 1,500 finishers each November through Italy's most cosmopolitan Adriatic port. The course passes Piazza Unità d'Italia — Europe's largest sea-facing square — the Miramare Castle, and the Karst plateau roads with views across the Gulf of Trieste. November's mild Adriatic weather and the Habsburg-era architecture make it a unique borderland marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026