Monza Half Marathon 2026

Have you ever imagined yourself as a Formula 1 car? 🏎️ Well, you’ll get to do just that for the duration of a race with the Monza Half Marathon, held in the city of the same name, in Lombardy in the north of the boot 🇮🇹. This event features 4 different distances run on the city’s legendary circuit, where the Italian Grand Prix Formula 1 race has been held every year since 1950 🏆. You’ll see the start/finish straight is much longer than it looks on TV! 😂 It’s a road race that’s more or less demanding depending on your training level and gear 🤓. Thankfully, the half marathon takes place in October, so you won’t have to suffer the summer heat 🥵 in the center of the boot.

The organizers of the Monza Half have planned four formats for a fairly family-friendly event. No need to be a Lewis Hamilton of running to take part: whether you’re a sprinter, a diesel, or a true hybrid engine, there’s definitely a distance made for you 🚦. 5 km, 10 km, 21 km or 30 km, you’ll be spoiled for choice 🫢. 4 road races, and what a road it is! Of course, the circuit is pretty smooth and fast! 💨 And fast and smooth means... a record! Yes, this is the perfect opportunity to smash your times thanks to a course that will have you going as fast as a race car! ⏱ But careful—no blowing the engine too early! 🥵 The pit stops (aid stations for humans) are strategically placed so you can recharge your batteries 🔋. A splash of water 💧, an energy gel ⚡️, and off you go again like a single-seater after a lightning-fast stop ⛽.

Beyond getting to experience the iconic Monza circuit in a different way, this race is also a chance to spend some time in the boot. Especially since Lombardy is really close to France 🇫🇷, so the trip isn’t too long! It doesn’t share a border with France, but the Italian region neighbors Piedmont, which in turn touches the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 🌞 and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions. Just 45 minutes from Monza is Milan, the largest city in Lombardy, often considered the country’s strongest economically and the fashion capital 👠. This great city holds a few historical treasures such as Il Duomo, Milan’s cathedral ⛪. A magnificent monument that looks stitched rather than carved! 😍 The Victor Emmanuel II Gallery and the Cenacolo Museum are other marvels of this major city beloved by travelers. Still in Lombardy, beautiful Bergamo with its old town and cobblestone streets is waiting for you with open arms. In the province of Brescia, Sirmione is a lovely destination, offering you in particular Lake Garda, a jewel of northern Italy. Lake Como is even closer to Monza, what are you waiting for to take your other half there? 💍

Beyond Italy’s immense cultural heritage, our neighbor is lucky to have within it the wonderful mountains of the Dolomites ⛰️. Okay, we agree it’s a bit far from Monza, but you don’t leave France every weekend, so we’d rather recommend this natural area! Nature lovers won’t regret the discovery, as this massif has absolutely incredible relief, often very striking 😍.

So, what are you waiting for to grab your shoes and run at Formula 1 speed? 🏁