We Run Rome 2026
- Next event : Thu, December 31, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Wed, December 31, 2025
The event in a few words
Just imagine... 😴
Imagine yourself running through the majestic streets of one of the most beautiful capitals in the world 🌍 and living out two passions: travel and running! 😍 Well, today that’s exactly what’s on offer with the 10 km in Rome 🇮🇹, a race that takes place on the last day of the year. We Run Rome offers two formats to its competitors, with a timed race and two non-timed races. Honestly, what better way to enjoy the wonders of this incredible capital? 🤭
The organizers of this race have managed to map out a course in the heart of Rome. The race starts in the Testaccio neighborhood, right next to Trastevere, known to all travelers who have passed through the Eternal City. An incalculable number of iconic places and exceptional monuments ⭐️ that make the Italian capital 🌆 famous await you. You’ll pass in particular near the Colosseum and along the ancient ruins of the Forum... 🏛️
Once the race is over, you can set out to conquer the West of the city. Indeed, iconic places such as the Pantheon or the Vatican 🇻🇦 are not on the course map 🗺️. You can devote your January 1 to discovering the city of seven hills. Prefer to get a bit away from city life and breathe some fresh air? Spend a few hours in Villa Pamphilj Park, in the Monteverde neighborhood where Pier Paolo Pasolini, the committed filmmaker 🎥, lived. The number of pictorial treasures is incredible, and you might stumble upon a Caravaggio painting by chance in a church... 😍 Feel like going big, leaving Rome and exploring the region a bit? Come on, come on, come on! 🔫 Less than an hour’s drive away, you can visit Tivoli with its famous Villa d'Este and the Villa Adriana, or the magnificent Gardens of Ninfa 🌸.
Ready to experience an unparalleled sporting and cultural adventure? Lace up your sneakers and join us for Atleticom WeRunRome! 🎉
4 reasons to join this race
A word from the organizer:
"Come celebrate the arrival of the New Year by running in the heart of the Eternal City!"
A distance for every taste
10 kmTOP
5 km
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- 10,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Heads up, we’re warning you: you’re going to be completely immersed in the atmosphere festive New Year’s 🥳.
The start of both races, 5 km and 10 km, will take place in the same spot, near the Baths of Caracalla, at the Stadio Nando Martellini 🏟️, just a few steps from the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. Runners in both races follow the same course, so it’s doubled for the 10 km runners.
Some runners will have chosen the timed race ⏱️, others the untimed ❌. Some will watch their stopwatch, others the evocative scenery! All along the route, you’ll run on the ancient chariot track, along the side of the Colosseum, past the beauty of the Villa Borghese park, Piazza Venezia... 😍
Road Running 5 km
Road Running- Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- 1 loopx5 km
A few more words
Since the 10 km consists of 2 loops of 5 km, you’ll find the detailed course right next to it ⬅️.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
All information regarding bib pickup will be sent to registered participants during the second week of December 2026.
Yes, someone can pick up your race kit upon presentation of a registration receipt, a signed written authorization, and a copy of your ID!
To collect your race pack, which includes the bib and the t-shirt, you’ll need your registration receipt received by email and an ID.
The 10 km races, both competitive and non-competitive, start at 2:00 p.m. on Via delle Terme di Caracalla. The 5 km non-competitive race starts a few minutes later.
Anyone aged 14 or older on the event date can register for the 10 km non-competitive race. The 5 km non-competitive race is open to everyone, but children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
10 km competitive race: from 16 years old (born in 2010 or earlier).
10 km non-competitive race: from 14 years old (born in 2012 or earlier).
5 km non-competitive race: no age limit.
The only difference is that for the competitive race, an official ranking will be established using Gun Time. To take part in the competitive race, you will need a RunCard and a medical certificate. You can find all the details here.
For the non-competitive event, there will still be timing, but no formal ranking!
10 km competitive and non-competitive races:
€20 from June 1 to July 31
€22 from August 1 to November 18
€25 from November 19 to December 18
€28 from December 19 to December 23, 2026
5 km non-competitive race (all ages):
€15 from June 1 to July 31
€18 from August 1 to December 18
€20 from December 19 to December 23, 2026
For all athletes in the competitive and non-competitive races (5 and 10 km), the registration fee includes:
bib
third-party liability insurance
medical and technical assistance
official event t-shirt (while supplies last)
refreshments along the course and at the finish
timing service (available only for the 10 km)
bag drop service
all products and/or opportunities offered by sponsors
medal for all finishers (while supplies last)
For the competitive 10 km, you will receive a timing chip. For all participants, it is recommended to have a water bottle and a rain jacket with you!
Absolutely! Along the entire course, water points and refreshment stations will be available to keep you properly hydrated during the race. If needed, a medical team will be present to provide the necessary assistance. At the We Run Rome village, you will find special booths where you can leave your personal belongings, although we advise you not to leave valuables. In addition, two changing rooms will be available, as well as sanitary facilities along the course and at the finish for your convenience!
Of course, for the competitive and non-competitive 10 km events, refueling is essential. You will find two refreshment stations, one at the 5 km mark and the other at the finish. For the 5 km race, refreshments will also be available at the finish.
Attractive awards await the top participants in the competitive races, with cash prizes and discount vouchers to be won. Category-specific awards are also planned to recognize outstanding performances by each participant. In addition, a team ranking is established for participating companies, offering cash prizes for the top-ranked teams.
The maximum time allowed to finish the race is 90 minutes.
Absolutely, athletes with disabilities are welcome at We Run Rome 2026. Here’s what you need to know to take part. Registration is free; send an email to werunrome@architetturacom.it specifying your federation and your functional class. Here are a few checks to make before the race:
FISPES and FIDAL judges will provide supervision
Strictly comply with all mandatory instructions
Your running speed will be regulated by an off-road vehicle
Don’t forget to wear a helmet if you are in a wheelchair
Guide athletes must also wear a mandatory bib
To easily reach the Caracalla Stadium, take metro line B (blue) toward Laurentina and get off at the Circo Massimo station. From there, the stadium is about 100 meters on foot.
If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: info@asdatleticom.it
You can check the race rules here
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