The only marathon in the world with start and finish in a Nuragic site!
The only marathon in Sardinia! 🇮🇹
In the heart of Sardinia, a majestic nuraghe has been watching over the land for 3,500 years: the Nuraghe Santu Antine. Around it stretches the Valley of the Nuraghi, with more than 30 towers out of the over seven thousand found only in Sardinia. Your marathon starts right in front of this stone giant, in Torralba, in the province of Sassari 📍.
The date is 11 April 2027! 📅 A wonderful spring awaits you with mild weather and Sardinia’s famously clear skies ☀️. The Marathon course follows a flowing profile. A gentle incline spread over about 4 km takes you to the town of Torralba. Welcomed by a festive crowd 🎉, you pick up speed toward the Valley of the Nuraghi, crossing surreal, unspoiled landscapes 🌄, encountering Domus de Janas, passing beneath the “ghost town” of Rebeccu 👻, all the way to the Santa Lucia Mineral Water Spring 💧.
You’ll find aid stations at the right moments 🍊. Nothing is missing! Getting back to the Nuraghe is your goal! 🎯 As you pass the only overpass, you see the finishing straight with the carpet, the inflatables, and an enthusiastic crowd welcoming you 🙌. You have crossed millennia of history 🏺. You don’t need to chase time because you’re already 3,500 years ahead! 😎 Now you are the King of the Valley of the Nuraghi Marathon 2027! 👑
Post-marathon. Pane carasau, sausage, pecorino, seadas and cannonau are among Sardinia’s specialties 🧀. A hearty final refreshment to restore your strength after the legendary 42 km is therefore a must!🍷 You can then visit the prehistoric monuments of the Meilogu: Nuraghe Santu Antine (admission is free for you 🎟️), the Domus de Janas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Tombs of the Giants and the other monuments that abound in the area 🗺️. Sardinia’s wonderful coasts—Stintino, Alghero, etc.—are less than an hour away, and you can extend the weekend on their beaches 🏖️.
Good news for your wallet: by booking your marathon bib on Finishers, you’ll pay €49 instead of €79! 💸 Head to checkout and come run in the Valley of the Nuraghi, in Torralba! 🏁
Grab your bib and run in the Valley of the Nuraghi, in Torralba!
The queen stage kicks off with a gentle false-flat climb of about 4 km toward Torralba 🧗, then stretches across the entire Valley of the Nuraghi. The profile remains overall rolling, marked more by leg-breaking punchy ramps than by mountain passes 🗺️, with long straights, dry-stone walls, and olive trees on the Giave and Bonorva side. You’ll skim past the Domus de Janas and the abandoned village of Rebeccu 🗿, while the nuraghi roll by like natural kilometer markers. The final third demands clarity: aid stations every 5 km, regular sponge points, and a last downhill section that brings you back to the foot of Santu Antine 🏛️, where Nuragic civilization has been waiting for you for 3,500 years. A one-of-a-kind road marathon, to be run at least once in a runner’s lifetime.
The intermediate distance, also FIDAL-certified, starts from Santu Antine and unfolds along a fast, rolling route 🦵 on the Meilogu’s country roads. You’ll link gentle false flats and progressive accelerations, among olive groves and fields dotted with nuraghi. Toward the end, a leg-breaker section 🥵 slips in just to remind you that the stopwatch is decided in the final hectometers. The last bend sends you back toward the 17 m-high tower for a sprint under the gaze of the stone king 🏛️ and a finish that hits hard. A great chance to improve your personal best over the distance.
The fun, movement-focused walk winds its way for about 4.5 km, with no timing and no pressure 🚶 starting from the Start Area, at the foot of the Nuraghe Santu Antine. You’ll move along an almost flat stretch, between open plain and dry-stone walls, with not the slightest technical difficulty. No nasty climbs, just a smooth loop to enjoy with the family 😄 with your gaze fixed on the megalithic towers. The ideal format to soak up the atmosphere without chasing performance, or to introduce a loved one to running. A taste of the Valley of the Nuraghi, served in a relaxed version.
Bib and race pack collection takes place at the Start Area, at the foot of the Nuraghe Santu Antine:
Friday 9 April 2027, from 15:00 to 20:00
Saturday 10 April 2027, from 10:00 to 20:00
Sunday 11 April 2027, from 7:00 to 8:15
Collection by a third party is possible by presenting a signed authorization, an ID document, and the registration confirmation letter.
The races will take place on Sunday 11 April 2027 at the Start Area, at the foot of the Nuraghe Santu Antine, in Torralba:
For the marathon: at 9:00, with access to the starting corrals from 8:00 until 15 min before the gun.
For the 10 km: at 9:15
For the Family Run 5 km: in the morning (exact times will be announced shortly)
The minimum age required for the events is as follows:
For the competitive marathon: minimum 20 years
For the competitive 10 km: minimum 16 years
For the Family Run: no limit, but minors must be accompanied by an adult
The marathon entry fee increases depending on the registration date (excluding online service fees):
Until Thursday 31 December 2026, the bib costs €49 instead of €70 if you buy it on the Finishers website.
From Friday 1 January to Sunday 28 February 2027, the bib costs €80.
From Monday 1 March to Wednesday 31 March 2027, the bib costs €90.
From Thursday 1 April to Monday 5 April 2027, the bib costs €105.
The same applies to the 10 km fee:
until 31 December 2026: €20
from 1 January to 31 March 2027: €25
from 1 April to 6 April 2027: €30
And the Family Run fee:
until 8 April 2027: €10
until 11 April 2027: €12
Yes, Italian regulations require a medical certificate of fitness for competitive athletics (it must state “athletics”; certificates that mention only running, marathon, or half marathon are not accepted).
Runners residing abroad may provide a certificate issued in their country, compliant with the required tests (medical exam, urine test, ECG at rest and under stress, spirometry), or complete the health form provided during registration.
Italian citizens must provide a certificate issued in Italy.
Aid stations are available at the finish and every 5 km along the course.
Each station offers water and energy drinks, and from km 30 fruit and biscuits are also provided.
Sponging stations are also set up at km 7.5, 12.5, 17.5, 22.5, 27.5, 32.5 and 37.5.
The maximum time for the marathon is set at 6 hours. There are three cut-off points along the course:
half marathon (km 21.097): 3 hours
km 30: 4h15
km 38: 5h25
After these times, runners are picked up by a shuttle or continue at their own risk on the sidewalks, in accordance with the highway code.
The Sardinia Marathon is run on the road and does not require any specific equipment. Shoes must comply with World Athletics regulations (World Athletics Shoe Regulations), with possible checks by officials.
A bag drop service is provided: each runner receives a label with the bib number to attach to a single bag, the only type of bag accepted by the organization, handed in and stored at Nuraghe Santu Antine and then collected after the race.
Your bib gives access to:
civil liability insurance
technical and medical assistance
the runner pack with sponsor products
aid stations along the course and at the finish
the official program and documentation
timing
the finisher medal (for all ranked finishers)
the exclusive technical T-shirt (for all entrants)
bag drop service
shuttle recovery in case of withdrawal
Nuraghe Santu Antine is located in the municipality of Torralba, along the SS131 (Carlo Felice) connecting Sassari to Cagliari. Several options are available:
By car, take the Torralba / Santu Antine exit on the SS131.
By plane, Alghero-Fertilia Airport is about 45 min away and Cagliari Airport about 1h30.
With a tour operator, find the offer on the website www.sardiniamarathon.it.
In mid-April, inland Sardinia enjoys a mild spring: generally expect 12–20°C during the day, with plenty of sunshine and dry air.
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