What to do in Milan on half marathon weekend?

What to do in Milan before the start? Bib and Duomo 🎟️

The Powerade Milan Half Marathon, aka Milano21, kicks off on Friday, November 20, 2026. The Expo Village sets up at the MiCo (Gate 7, viale Ludovico Scarampo): bib pick-up Friday from 10am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 7pm. No pick-up on Sunday, so don't dawdle.

A medical certificate valid in Italy is required, dated less than one year ago. Foreign athletes without a federation can run the 21 km with a waiver form. To be ranked, a Runcard or federation membership is required. The personalized medal with your name and official time costs €10 in pre-sale, €15 after the race.

Between two rest sessions, treat yourself to a tour of the classics. The Duomo (the cathedral of Milan) dominates the city 🏙️, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II makes you want to buy yourself a three-piece suit 🛍️, and the Cenacolo Vinciano houses The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. Book your visit in advance, as slots go fast.

Viale Eginardo, 8:45am: how does the half marathon work? ⏱️

On Sunday, November 22, the 10 km and the half marathon set off together at 8:45am, on viale Eginardo avenue. The 21 km has 32 m D+, the 10 km 14 m D+: a fast, flowing profile designed for record chasers. The cut-off time is 2h45 for the half marathon and 1h30 for the 10 km. On such a flat course, it's hard not to dream of a time achieved with long strides ⚡ .

The Powerade Milan Half Marathon holds the World Athletics label and is among the record-breaking races. Aid stations line the course at km 5, 10, 15 and 20, then at the finish. Baggage drop opens at 7:15am and closes at 8:20am, at Gate 7, using the mesh bag handed out at bib pick-up.

An untimed 10 km version exists for those who prefer to look up, among the city's exceptional monuments. A city race, without pressure, is something to savor.

Pizza, Spritz, San Siro: what to do after the half marathon? 🍕

After the finish line, the dolce vita takes over. Lombard cuisine rolls out the menu: risotto, Milanese cutlet, minestrone, and a polenta to avoid before the race, unless you like running weighed down. You can enjoy a Spritz on a terrace to celebrate your achievement 🍹.*

Fans of calcio check the Serie A calendar before booking: San Siro hosts Milan and Inter, and some see it as the city's true cathedral ⚽ . The more mobile head to Bergamo, an old cobbled town with a football atmosphere thanks to Atalanta.

To extend the weekend, Lombardy is full of photogenic lakes and scenery that will make you forget your heavy legs.

The rest of your Italian season awaits: the Milan Half Marathon (Stramilano) on March 21, 2027, the Milan Marathon on April 4, 2027, or the Monza Half Marathon in early October 2027.

Duomo, Last Supper, risotto and a flat 21 km: the program comes together effortlessly. Sign up for the Powerade Milan Half Marathon and shout an Avanti! on the start line! 🎉

*⚠️Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation