Verona Marathon 2026
- Next event : Sun, November 15, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, November 16, 2025
The event in a few words
Head to Verona 🇮🇹, the city of the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet 💏.
If they sealed their love in this beautiful city, we think you too might find yourself caught up in a frenzy of love 😍 (but this time everything will end well, promise 😉). But don't forget you're here for the race! You're more likely to find a side stitch than your soulmate! 😂 But fortunately, the Verona Marathon offers different races: a "Family Run" of 10 km for the more reserved ones 😳, a magnificent half-marathon with its 21 km for the romantics 😘, and the fabulous marathon of 42 km for the passionate 🤤. If you're coming to Italy 🤌 for the Verona Run Marathon, whether it’s just for the marathon or the half-marathon, you will have the chance to explore the must-see streets of the city center, as well as more remote and wilder places 🌾. "Mmmh ma che bella"! 🎻
The marathon and the half-marathon will start at Piazzale Olimpia, where the superb Stadio Marcantonio-Bentegodi 🏟️ is located. They will then gradually delve into the surrounding plains of Verona. You'll traverse small roads before running alongside one of the largest Italian rivers: the Adige! 🌊 This postcard-worthy landscape 🖼️ will help you forget the 15 km you have to cover before returning to the city center 🌇. But the effort is worth it. With its medieval style, old houses, and Roman ruins 👩🏫, Verona is among the most beautiful Italian cities 🥰. If you're doing the half-marathon, your ordeal dream will soon end. You'll let marathon runners leave on the opposite side of the banks to head directly to Piazza Brà, right next to the impressive Arena Di Verona 🏛️. Meanwhile, the brave marathoners will find themselves in lots of green! 🌳 This time, it’s the charm of the Italian outskirts that might make you fall in love ❤️. But don’t lose your bearings 🧭: you’ll need to turn around before reaching Lake Garda! 🏞️ Don’t forget your goal 🎯: to complete the race! 🏃♂️ And the water is somewhat cold this time of year ❄️. Once you reach the municipality of San Martino Buon Albergo, you'll have about 10 km left to beat your time ⏱️ and join your friends at the finish line! 🏁
As you’ve probably realized, these various routes will allow you to discover and flirt with the historic places of Verona ⚜️. As you've guessed, a true cultural and romantic journey awaits you, and we hope you're ready (with a good cardio 🫀) to meet and court Italy! 😎 Get your ticket 🎟️ and come experience a unique race in a historic setting 📚 that will take you on a journey as the kilometers pass by 🏃♀️.
To all running enthusiasts, Verona is waiting to stir you... And make you sweat! 💦
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
8 km
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- 900+ runners in the last edition
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
Start from Piazzale Olimpia at the level of the Marcantonio-Bentegodi stadium 🏟️ heading towards Via Albere and Via della Spianà which you will travel on until km 4. You will then head towards the Adige 💧 which you will follow to Parona then turn back towards the city center 🏙️ of Verona at km 19.
The second half of the marathon will take place east of the city. At km 22 you will have the pleasure of passing through a pretty 3 km straight line 🛣️ on Via Montorio. You will then descend towards Via Mattarana. You will make a loop 🔁 from km 27 to km 34 around San Martino Buon Albergo 🏡 before retracing your steps for a finish on Piazza Bra in front of the arenas in the heart of the city of Verona 🏁.
The course is flat so all you have to do is enjoy and push yourself 💪.
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
Just like the marathon, you will start your half at the Marcantonio-Bentegodi Stadium 🏟️ on Piazzale Olimpia.
You will then head towards Via Albere and Via della Spianà, which you will walk until km 4. You will cross a bridge called the Diga Del Chievo 🌉 to reach the small village of Parona di Valpolicella 🏡. At this point, you will have covered about 11 km when you start your turnaround towards the city center 🏙️ of Verona. You will follow the Adige along the Lungadige Attiraglio until km 19.
Your last km will take you through the typical Italian alleys of Verona up to the arena at Piazza Bra for a beautiful finale ✨.
8 km : Family Run
Road Running- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib collection will take place at Piazzale Azzurri d'Italia, in the EXPO area – AGSM FORUM. Opening hours will be announced soon.
Marathon: Starts will be in waves, according to your assigned start corral, from 8:30 a.m. at Piazzale Olimpia (Stadio).
Half Marathon: Starts will be in waves, according to your assigned start corral, from 8:30 a.m. at Piazzale Olimpia (Stadio).
Family Run: Start time and location to be confirmed.
We recommend arriving at the start area at least 20 minutes before your race begins.
Minimum age requirements are as follows:
Marathon (42 km): you must be at least 20 years old on race day.
Half marathon (21 km): you must be at least 18 years old on race day (20 years old for Runcard holders).
10 km race: you must be at least 16 years old on race day. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time limits for the races are:
Marathon: 6 hours. You must pass the 20 km checkpoint before 11:30 a.m.
Half marathon: 3 hours.
Family Run: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Italian citizens living in Italy: you must have a FIDAL membership (tessera FIDAL) or a Runcard.
Foreign citizens living in Italy: you must have a FIDAL membership, a Runcard, or membership in your home/foreign athletics federation.
Italian citizens living abroad: you must have a FIDAL membership, a Runcard, or membership in a foreign athletics federation.
Foreign citizens living abroad: you must have membership in your foreign athletics federation, a Runcard, or enter as a non-competitive participant (fill in the form).
Marathon: aid stations are planned at km 5, 9, 14, 18, 25, 30, 36, 40, plus a grab-and-go refreshment at the finish.
Half marathon: aid stations are planned at km 5, 9, 14, 18, plus a grab-and-go refreshment at the finish.
Family Run: one aid station on the course, plus a take-away refreshment at the finish.
Yes. Runners can leave their belongings in the trucks provided in the start area before 8:00 a.m. on race day. The trucks will then be available on Corso Porta Nuova, just a short walk from the finish area.
Yes. On Sunday, a free continuous shuttle service will be available for athletes and companions, connecting the Expo area and the start area to the finish area and back.
Showers will be available to runners on Sunday inside the Expo area. Toilets will be available in the start area, the finish area, near each bag-drop truck, and at the aid stations along the route.
If you have any other questions, you can contact the organizers by email: info@veronarunevents.it
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