Naples Half Marathon 2027
- Next event : 20 Sat ➜ February 21, 2027Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, February 22, 2026
The event in a few words
“In my eyes, it is beyond comparison the most beautiful city in the universe”. The French writer Stendhal ✍️, madly in love with Italy 🇮🇹, wasn’t mistaken: Naples is a surprising and… explosive city! 🌋 A heady mix of chronic traffic jams, gleaming churches, palazzi under renovation, shops filled with all kinds of delights, but also a seafront caressed by the Mediterranean 🌊, Naples is dominated by a giant: Mount Vesuvius 😍. It’s in this dream setting that the Naples Half Marathon (its real name: the Napoli City Half Marathon) takes place. But that’s not all! In addition to the classic half marathon, take on the “Staffetta”, a relay of 21.0975 km 🤝. An adventure to share with others, combining performance and team spirit 🏃♀️
It is here, in this contrast-filled city in Campania, that artists as renowned as Boccaccio and Caravaggio ✍️ came to express their creativity. It is also here, in Italy’s third-largest city, that you can sip a ristretto ☕️ early in the morning with the locals, stroll through steep alleyways, discover the cultural richness of the historic center’s museums, head up to the Vomero hill to admire the twilight setting the city ablaze, and enjoy a Spritz at aperitivo time 🍸. A real dolce vita to savor over a weekend… 😎 Preferably in February, because that’s when the fastest half marathon in Italy is held! 👢
Created in 2016, the Naples half is quite simply the race that holds both the women’s and men’s national records for the distance 😮. Safe to say, they fly through Naples’ streets! ⚡️ If the fastest runners hardly have time to admire the course, you’ll probably be able to enjoy the spectacular route 🤩. Running along the sea, crossing the historic district, catching sight of Mount Vesuvius in the background and, the cherry on top the olive on the pizza 🍕, trying to beat your personal best ⏱️ : that’s the tempting program of the Naples Half Marathon! You can let yourself be carried by a meticulously run organization that boasts no fewer than 3 labels: World Athletics bronze 🥉, European Athletics 5 stars ⭐️ and FIDAL gold 🥇.
And because life isn’t only about sport, you can make the most of your trip to Naples to take a few days’ vacation on the famous Amalfi Coast, a true Mediterranean jewel 😎. If you feel like it, you can even take a trip to the famous island of Capri or escape to the less overhyped islands of Ischia and Procida 🏝️. Something tells us your schedule might be packed next February after you’ve picked up your finisher medal! 😅
Ready to take on the challenge? 🚀 We’ll be waiting for you!
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
2 km
- Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 124mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
The start will be given at Mostra d’Oltremare, then it will go through the Laziale tunnel before reaching Piazza Sannazaro. You will then begin to run along the sea 🌊 : don’t forget to admire the scenery ! 👀 At the 5th kilometer, you’ll be able to admire the Castel dell’Ovo 🏰. You will continue along the Mediterranean to reach the port 🚤.
At the 10th kilometer, you’ll make a 180° turn and run along the sea again along the port before turning right toward Piazza Bovio. You’ll then run the Corso Umberto out-and-back ⏮️. After crossing Piazza Municipio, you’ll run through the historic city before finding the shores of the Mediterranean again 😍.
A second passage through the Laziale tunnel will precede the final straight to the finish line at Piazza Tecchio 🏁. Music groups 🎶 will enliven your race throughout the route, and three aid stations 🍽️ will allow you to refuel during your run. Bravissimo !
Relay Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, February 21, 2027 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 124mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
The Naples half marathon can also be run as a relay by two people and follows strictly the same course as the solo half marathon. Relay 1 is 10 km and relay 2 offers 11.097 km. An ideal opportunity to share the effort ! 🤝
2 km : Family Run & Friends
Road Running- Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM
- 2 km
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib at Mostra d'Oltremare, the exhibition center:
Friday 19 February 2027 from 12pm to 8pm
Saturday 20 February 2027 from 9am to 9pm
See you on Sunday 21 February 2027 for a 9am start on Viale J. F. Kennedy.
You must be 18 years old to be able to take part in the event.
That depends on your registration status:
For athletes registered in Italy:
A valid medical certificate for athletics is mandatory.
Fitwalkers must have a Fidal or Runcard FIDAL membership and a medical certificate for athletics.
For foreign athletes not registered in Italy:
Be 18 years old and be registered with a foreign athletics federation affiliated with World Athletics.
Be 20 years old and hold a FIDAL RUNCARD with a medical certificate issued in their country (the same tests as required by Italian legislation are required).
For foreign athletes for tourist and sporting purposes:
No medical certificate required, but no official ranking or awards.
A liability waiver form must be completed and sent with an ID to info@napolirunning.com.
Yes, parental consent is required for underage athletes.
Aid stations will be available at the start and finish, as well as along the route (5 km, 10 km, 15 km). A final refreshment station with water, isotonic drink, a bar and fruit will be set up at the finish!
Yes, cash prizes and sporting, food or artisan prizes will be awarded to the different categories. Here are the prize details for the Napoli City Half Marathon 2027:
Individual prizes:
Half marathon (men & women)
1st: €1,500
2nd: €1,000
3rd: €600
4th: €400
5th: €200
Italian runners (cumulative)
1st: €500
2nd: €250
3rd: €150
4th: €100
5th: €50
Team prizes
Top 5 companies (min. 40 athletes)
1st: €1,000
2nd: €750
3rd: €500
4th: €400
5th: €300
Top 3 companies not affiliated with FIDAL Campane (min. 25 athletes)
1st: €300
2nd: €200
3rd: €100
Category prizes:
Men (SM35-SM80+) and Women (SF35-SF80+). The top 3 in each category will be awarded sporting, food or artisan prizes.
For more information, feel free to check the organizer's website: https://www.napolirunning.com/.
You can also contact the organizer by email at: info@napolirunning.com.
The time limit is 3h30.
There will also be a checkpoint at km 9.5: participants who do not pass it before 10:40 will be required to withdraw from the competition.
Yes indeed, throughout the entire event, a medical assistance service will be available, in the start/finish area and on the course with mobile first-aid units with an onboard defibrillator!
Here it is:
For individual rates:
€38 up to 2,000 participants then €45 up to 4,000 then €52 until registrations close
€60 on race day at the exhibition center
For relay rates:
€70 up to 300 pairs then €80 until registrations close.
Your registration includes:
An adidas running t-shirt
A bib and a timing chip
An exclusive event backpack
Injury insurance
Medical assistance if needed
The official race kit
Refreshments throughout the race and at the finish
An online certificate
Pacers (depending on the paces offered)
A finisher medal
Access to changing rooms and bag drop
Access to toilets
Live broadcast of the event
Yes, a bag drop and changing rooms will be provided by the organizer.
You can check the race rules here
Focus
More info on this race
More races await you
Rome
Venice
Milan
NaplesA next-gen platform helping sports enthusiasts of all levels discover territories and heritage through races tailored to them.
Made in France, between Lyon and Nantes