Ravenna Marathon 2026
- Next event : Sun, November 8, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, November 9, 2025
The event in a few words
Imagine yourself treading the ancient ground of the Ravenna Marathon, an unforgettable running event to discover in Italy 🇮🇹, in the splendid city of Ravenna, an art city known for the colorful mosaics displayed on façades. Neighboring Bologna 🍝, it will offer you breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea and introduce you to the charms of the Emilia-Romagna region. You can choose between 3 distances 🤓.
No matter your level, you have no excuse not to wear your bib! 🤷 There is something for everyone here; the organizers of the Ravenna Marathon thought of as many as possible ☝️. Judge for yourself: a 10 km to be done untimed ⏱️ or competitively 🏎️, a half-marathon, and finally a marathon for the more seasoned 🏋️. Spoiled for choice, we told you! 😏 You'll also have plenty of options in the monuments you'll pass by! Yup, you'll be immersed in the history of this Italian city that has retained traces of its battles. As you fight your own battle against your event, you can admire Place du Peuple 📍, Palazzo Merlato, the Basilica San Vitale, or the Basilica San Francesco ⛪️. You will even have the chance for a little nature getaway in the Parco della Rocca Brancaleone! 🌳
You can note down in your travel notebook to visit the magnificent Basilica of San Vitale ❤️, a Byzantine jewel filled with impressive mosaics. If you are a fan of history, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia will leave you with many memories 🥰. For a family day, head to the theme park Mirabilandia, one of the largest amusement parks in Italy! 🎢 A visit that will be appreciated by both young and old. Also, nature enthusiasts will enjoy the landscapes of dunes and salt ponds of the nature reserve of Salina di Cervia, which hosts a wide variety of plants and birds 🦜.
After your race, you'll surely want to recover. So, why not head to the seaside resort of Rimini to relax on the beach? 🏖️ Rimini, the birthplace of filmmaker Federico Fellini, is a hotspot of nightlife in Italy... 🕺 All teenagers know it! Before that, reserve yourself a good table and enjoy Italian cuisine 😋.
Ready for the Ravenna Marathon? 🏃➡️
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
10 km
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
- Elevation gain : 81mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
The start of this epic marathon will take place in the heart of the city of Ravenna, in the Pala de André 🚩 district. Runners will first head to the banks of the Canal Candiano 🏃♀️. The first kilometers will be run along the canal, which opens onto the Adriatic Sea 🌊. After this beautiful inauguration, head to Teodorico Park, where there's a statue of the same name. This is the first of the historic monuments you will encounter during this race, and not the last! 😉 Enjoy these lush strides; it's the only park traversed on this road race course! You'll then go around the Ravenna train station and pass by the Rocca Brancaleone Park 🌳, a place highly appreciated by families, before heading to the Arian Baptistery.
Next up is Piazza del Popolo and the Palazzo Merlato, another marvel of the city, now the town hall of Ravenna. You will be truly in the heart of the city 🌆. You then arrive at the Basilica San Vitale, dating from the 6th century. You'll pass by another Baptistery, called Neoniano, known for its Byzantine mosaics. The streets taken by the race will bring you closer to one of the most legendary writers of Italian literature, Dante Alighieri ! 🙌 His tomb is located just before the Basilica San Francesco ⛪️. Once past it, you will descend with your group of friends towards the Ponte Nuovo area, then to Classe, another southern district of the city. It is here, near the Basilica San Apollinare, that you'll begin heading back towards the center, not without a final detour towards the Point of Ravenna. The finish is, under the cheers of the crowd, near the public gardens of Ravenna, where the Loge Lombardesca 🏁 is located.
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
- Elevation gain : 60mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
Like the runners of the marathon, the half marathon runners start on Sunday morning for a superb route in the heart of Ravenna 🏃♂️. The start will take place in the Pala de André district, located just below the Canal Candiano, which links the city to the Adriatic Sea 🌊. The first kilometers are run along the banks of the canal before turning towards Teodorico Park. Ravenna is not lacking in historical monuments ✨. After crossing the park, you will bypass the Ravenna train station 🚉, before turning towards the Parco della Rocca Brancaleone, a place much appreciated by families 😉.
Next, you'll reach the Piazza del Popolo and the Merlato Palace, another marvel of the city. The San Vitale Basilica, dating from the 6th century, and the Neonian Baptistery, known for its Byzantine mosaics, will be your next stops. Just before the San Francesco Basilica, the peloton will pass near the tomb of Dante Alighieri, one of the most mythical writers in Italian literature 📚. After this, the route will separate from the marathon: the finish line is near the public gardens of Ravenna, where the Lombardesca Lodge, another treasure of the city, is located 🏁.
Road Running 10 km
Road Running- Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
For the 10 km runners, the race focuses on the historic center of the city of Ravenna 📍. The start will be at Pala de André, located just below the Canal Candiano. The first kilometers are run (or walked) along the banks of the canal before the route turns towards Teodorico Park, where there is an iconic statue of a 5th-century Ostrogoth king 👑, significant for the city. Indeed, your route is filled with historic monuments 🌟. You will then go to Rocca Brancaleone Park. You will pass near the Arian Baptistery, located just before the Piazza del Popolo and the Palazzo Merlato, the town hall of Ravenna. The Neonian Baptistery, known for its Byzantine mosaics, is a place you might want to revisit once the race is over... Just before the Basilica of San Francesco, the pack will pass near the tomb of Dante Alighieri, a mythical writer of Italian literature 📕. The finish will take place near the public gardens of Ravenna, where the Lombard Loggia is located, another treasure of the city 🏁.
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- 1 loopx10 km
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race bib at the Marathon Expo Village at Pala de Andrè (entry via the ticket office side):
Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 7 PM
Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM (marathon and half-marathon bib collection only for those coming from outside the province)
For the 10 km race: start on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 10:15 AM from Pala De André – Viale Europa 1, Ravenna
For the 21 km race: start on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:15 AM from Pala De André – Viale Europa 1, Ravenna
For the 42 km race: start on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:15 AM from Pala De André – Viale Europa 1, Ravenna
For the Marathon:
Until 04/30/26: €53
Until 08/31/26: €64
Until 11/02/26: €75
Until the last day: €90
For the Half-Marathon:
Until 04/30/26: €30
Until 08/31/26: €35
Until 11/02/26: €42
Until the last day: €45
For the 10 km:
Race pack: €15
Race pack + medal: €20
Race pack + medal + timing: €27
Special rates for groups and sports clubs are also offered on the website
You can contact the organizers:
by email: info@maratonadiravenna.com
by phone: 345 4420145
For the 21 km race: 3h15
For the 42 km race: 6h30
A personalized race bib (for timely registrations)
Disposable chips and timing (except for untimed 10 km)
An event t-shirt
A mosaic medal for all finishers (except for the 10 km without option)
Insurance
A participation diploma
A race bag
Refreshments along the route
Medical assistance
The Shuttle to/from Pala De Andrè – Via Pallavicini – Ravenna
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