Verona Marathon 2026
- Next eventย :ย Sun, November 15, 2026Date confirmed
- Last eventย :ย Sun, November 16, 2025
The event in a few words
Head to Verona ๐ฎ๐น, the city of the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet ๐.
If they sealed their love in this beautiful city, we think you too could find yourself seized by a frenzy of love ๐ (but this time everything will end well, promise ๐). But don't forget that you're coming for the race! You're more likely to find a stitch in your side than to find your soulmate! ๐ Fortunately, the Verona Marathon offers different races: a "Family Run" of 7 km for those who want to enjoy the city ๐ณ, a magnificent half marathon with its 21 km for the romantics ๐ and the fabulous marathon of 42 km for the passionate ๐คค. If you come to Italy for the Verona Run Marathon, whether just for the marathon or the half marathon, you'll have the chance to run through the must-see alleys of the city center, but also more remote and wilder places ๐พ. "Mmmh ma che bella"! ๐ป
The marathon as well as the half marathon will start on the majestic Corso di Porta Nuova, a stone's throw from the finish line located in the magnificent setting of Piazza Brร . After the start, the course winds through the flat streets of Verona. You'll tread small roads and the magnificent Castelvecchio bridge before running alongside one of Italy's biggest rivers: the Adige! ๐ This postcard-worthy landscape ๐ผ๏ธ will help you forget the fifteen or so km you have to cover before entering the city center ๐. But the effort is worth it. With its medieval style, its old houses and its Roman remains ๐ฉโ๐ซ, Verona is one of the most beautiful Italian cities ๐ฅฐ. And then, if you're running the half marathon, it will soon be the end of your ordeal dream. You'll let the marathon runners exit on the other side of the banks and head straight to Piazza Brร , right next to the impressive Arena Di Verona ๐๏ธ. Meanwhile, the brave marathon runners will be surrounded by greenery! ๐ณ This time, it's the charm of the Italian suburbs that might make you fall in love โค๏ธ. Don't lose your bearings ๐งญ: the turnaround is in Parona, at the gates of the Valpolicella vineyards ๐. Don't forget your goal ๐ฏ: racing! ๐โโ๏ธ Once you reach the town of San Martino Buon Albergo, you'll have about 10 km left to smash your time โฑ๏ธ and join your friends at the finish line! ๐
As you've seen, these different courses will let you discover and flirt with the historic sites of Verona โ๏ธ. As you'll have understood, a true cultural and sentimental epic awaits you, and we hope you have a strong heart (and a well-tuned cardio ๐ซ) to meet and woo Italy! ๐ Get your ticket ๐๏ธ and come discover a unique race in a historic setting ๐ that will make you travel as the kilometers go by ๐โโ๏ธ.
Running lovers, Verona is waiting to turn your world upside downโฆ and make you sweat! ๐ฆ
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
7โkm
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- 900+ runners in the last edition
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
The race starts on the Corso Porta Nuova, just steps from the arena. The first kilometers take you around the western districts of Verona, before you join the Adige and cross the Diga del Chievo ๐, a dam more than a century old. You'll then run on to the village of Parona, at the gateway to Valpolicella, for a turnaround around km 11. You return along the river ๐ง to Castelvecchio, which you'll cross to dive into the historic center, between Sant'Anastasia and the Piazza delle Erbe, around km 20. Then head east via the Porta Vescovo, for a straight stretch of about 3 km ๐ฃ๏ธ and a loop around San Martino Buon Albergo between km 27 and km 34. On the way back, the Giovanni Duca barracks open their doors to you around km 36 ๐ช: the soldiers are waiting for you there with a well-deserved refreshment stop. You'll pass through the Porta Vescovo again at km 40 before the final push toward the Piazza Bra, at the foot of the arena ๐. The elevation only varies from 57 to 71 m over the entire course, but a long gentle uphill drag, from km 30 to km 38 ๐, will test your legs right at the moment of the 30 km wall.
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
The start is on Corso Porta Nuova, right next to the arena ๐คฉ. The first kilometers take you through the western neighborhoods of Verona, before running along the Adige to Castelvecchio, the Scaliger fortress, which you'll run straight through. Next comes the historic heart of the city, near Sant'Anastasia and the Piazza delle Erbe, with a first aid station around km 6. You'll then cross the river and head east via the Porta Vescovo ๐๏ธ. The highlight comes around km 16: the entrance into the Giovanni Duca barracks, where soldiers of the 85th Regiment salute you and offer you a refreshment stop ๐๏ธ. Return via the Porta Vescovo at km 19, then a final sprint to the Piazza Bra โจ. The elevation varies only between 59 and 69 m: a fast course, built for chasing a personal best.
7โkm : Family Run
Road Running- Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
Start on the Corso Porta Nuova, once the half marathon and marathon runners have set off, for about 7 km through the streets of Verona ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง. No timing or rankings: you run, walk, or alternate, at the pace of the whole tribe. Walkers line up at the back of the start pen, and a refreshment station awaits everyone along the way. The finish is on Piazza Bra, at the foot of the arena, just like the pros ๐.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bibs can be collected at the expo village, at the Pala Magis (PalaOlimpia), Piazzale Atleti Azzurri dโItalia 1:
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 11am to 8pm
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10am to 8pm
Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 6:30am to 8am (until 9am for the Family Run)
The races will start on Sunday, November 15, 2026 on Corso Porta Nuova, near Piazza Bra:
Marathon: 9am
Half marathon: 8am
Family Run: 11am
Your starting corral is indicated on your bib. You must enter it at least 20 minutes before the start for the checks.
Here are the minimum ages required to take part:
For the 42 km marathon, you must be at least 20 years old on the day of the race.
For the 21 km half marathon, you must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race, 20 for Runcard members.
Family Run: non-competitive race open to everyone. Children under 15 must be accompanied.
Prices change depending on the registration date:
Marathon:
โฌ89 until Saturday, October 31, 2026
โฌ99 until Wednesday, November 11, 2026
โฌ109 on site on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026
Half marathon:
โฌ45 until Saturday, October 31, 2026
โฌ50 until Wednesday, November 11, 2026
โฌ60 on site
Family Run:
โฌ16 per adult
โฌ10 for ages 6 to 17
free for accompanied children under 6
โฌ20 per adult on site
Here are the race time limits:
For the marathon: 6 hours. Runners who have not passed km 20 before 11:50am will be stopped.
For the half marathon: 3 hours
For the Family Run: 1 hour 30 minutes
Registration includes:
A participation gift
The finisher medal
Baggage storage โข medical assistance
Pacers and timing (marathon and half marathon)
Aid stations
The participation certificate, downloadable on Endu from Monday, November 16, 2026.
For Italians residing in Italy: you will need to have the Fidal card or the Runcard
For foreigners residing in Italy: you will need to have the Fidal card, the Runcard or membership of a foreign federation
For Italians residing abroad: you will need to have the Fidal card, the Runcard or membership of a foreign federation
For foreigners residing abroad: you will need to have membership of a foreign federation, the Runcard or the non-competitive participation (fill in the form)
Marathon: km 5, 11, 15, 19, 25, 30, 33, 36.5 and 40, then a take-away refreshment at the finish
Half marathon: km 5, 11, 15.5 and 19, then a take-away refreshment at the finish
Family Run: one aid station on the course and one take-away refreshment at the finish.
Gluten-free products are available at most aid stations.
Yes. The baggage trucks are set up in the start area: drop off your bag before 8:30am for the marathon and before 7:30am for the half marathon. Only the bag provided by the organization is accepted, with no valuables. You will pick it up on Corso Porta Nuova, a few meters from the finish.
Yes, on Sunday, a free shuttle service will be available continuously for athletes and companions, connecting the expo area and the start area to the finish area and vice versa.
Showers will be accessible to runners on Sunday inside the expo area. Restrooms will be available in the start area, the finish area, near each changing truck and at the aid stations along the course.
If you have any other questions, you can contact the organizers by email: info@veronarunevents.it
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