Join Padova Marathon
Padova Marathon was set up in 2000 to celebrate the Giubileum, under the original name of ‘Maratona di Sant’Antonio’. The popularity of the event has been growing through the years, making Padova Marathon one of the main competitive races in Italy in terms of participants and for its technical level. The first race was held in April 2000, under the name of ‘Maratona di Sant’Antonio’: it started in Vedelago and finished in Prato della Valle. The race has been held every spring since. In 2009 the Half Marathon was introduced, from Camposanpiero to Prato della Valle and in 2011 the Marathon race course saw its first amendment, with its start line set in Campodarsego.
Since its first edition the Padova Marathon has been organized by the sport society Assindustria Sport Padova, which since 1986 is the organizer of the international top athletic meeting ‘Meeting Citta’ di Padova’. Thanks to this hands-on experience on the world of international athletics, the organizing team offered all athletes high-quality services and support along the entire race course, to make them enjoy the race at its best. Care and attention for every detail, the thought support of running professionals, the attention to each single runner are certainly key ingredients of the recipe for making Padova Marathon such a unique event.
The true heart of Padova Marathon is the large and supportive team of volunteers - that every year work hard to make the event possible – and its passionate public, cheering runners on to the finish line.
Course details
Marathon
The marathon will start from the Euganeo Stadium in Padua - east stand side. Following Viale Nereo Rocco, it continues on Viale Gino Cappello, Viale del Calcio and Via Due Palazzi. Through Via Due Palazzi, the race course approached the neighbours of 4 Montà, Ponterotto before entering the SP55 towards Rubano. After the roundabout of Villaguattera, it continues on Via Mazzini and gets to the intersection with SR11 for about 850 mt. Through Via Ceresina, it touches Selvazzano Dentro and runs along Via Pelosa (an ancient Roman main-road) until it gets to SP82. Past the bridge on the Bacchiglione river, it goes through the city centre of Selvazzano Dentro and through Via Scapacchiò it runs next to the Golf Club “La Montecchia”.
At the 20 km mark, it enters the municipality of Teolo and continues on Via dei Colli prior to getting to the intersection with Via Abbazia di Praglia, from where it continues on the SP60 towards Monteortone. This is where the Marathon and the Half-Marathon converge. The race course continues towards the centre of Abano Terme through Via Cornelio Augure, Via Abano, Viale Terme, Piazza della Repubblica, Viale delle Terme, Via Matteotti, Via S. Pio X, Viale Roveri, Via S. Maria d’Abano, Via Latisana and Via Romana Aponense. It then enters the municipality of Padua and continues on Via Romana Aponense, la Mandria, Via Armistizio, Ponte Isonzo, Via Isonzo, Via Goito, Piazzale Sacra Famiglia, Via Cernaia, Piazzale San Giovanni, Via Euganea, Ponte San Giovanni delle Navi, Via Vescovado, Via Vandelli, Piazza Duomo, Granguardia, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, Via Oberdan, Via VIII Febbraio, Via San Francesco, Via del Santo, Piazza del Santo, Via Luca Belludi and arrives at the finish line in Prato della Valle, the second largest square in Europe.
Half Marathon
From its beginning the half marathon follows the same route as the marathon. The entrance in the city of Padua and its historical city centre has been designed so that the runners will get to see the most beautiful parts of the city: passing by Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, Caffè Pedrocchi, Palazzo del Bo and the Basilica of S. Antonio. The finish line is set in the extraordinary scenery of Prato della Valle, Europe’ second biggest squares and certainly one of the most beautiful ones.
The race starts in Via Previtali in Abano Terme, next to S. Daniele park. It then continues along Via Vittore Ghislandi, Via Liberale da Verona, Via dei Colli Euganei, Via San Daniele, Strada Provinciale 25d. At this point (5th km) the race course connects with the marathon and continues along Via Monteortone, Via Cornelio Augure, Via Abano, Viale Terme, Via Matteotti, Via S. Pio X, Via Santa Maria d’Abano, Via Latisana and Via Romana Aponense. Entering Padua, it goes on along Via Romana Aponense, Mandria, Via Armistizio, Ponte Isonzo, Via Isonzo, Via Goito, Piazzale Sacra Famiglia, Via Cernaia, Piazzale San Guovanni, Via Euganea, Ponte San Giovanni delle Navi, Via Vescovado, Via Vandelli, Piazza Duomo, Granguardia, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, Via Oberdan, Via VIII Febbraio, Via San Francesco, Via del Santo, Piazza del Santo, Via Luca Belludi and arrives at the finish line in Prato della Valle, the largest square in Europe.
Start address: Viale Nereo Rocco, 60, 35135 Padova PD, Italy
Finish address: Piazza Prato della Valle, 35121 Padova PD, Italy
Route map
Practicalities
Age Limit
The race is open to anyone who reaches 20 years of age by race day. Padova Half Marathon is open to all participants who have reached 18 years of age by race day.
Aid Stations
Marathon: refreshments point will be located at the finish area and along the course every 5K. Half marathon: refreshment point will be located at the finish area and along the route every 5k; the first refreshment point will be located at Km 5. Sponging points will be located along the route at the Km 17.5, Km 27.5, Km 37.5).
Equipment Storage
Bag drop-off for Marathon participants: drop-off area at Eugeneo Stadium (Marathon start) , before 8.00 am. Bag drop-off for Half-Marathon participants: drop-off area at Abano Terme (Half marathon start) , before 10.00 am
Maximum Time
Marathon maximum time: 6 hours, with roads completely closed to traffic. Half marathon: 5 hours, with roads completely closed to traffic.
Parking
Together with the bib number, all the athletes registered for the Padova Marathon will receive a parking pass which will allow them to leave their cars in the following parking areas: - in Padua: At the Euganeo Stadium.
Refreshments
At each refreshment point water, tea, integrators and solid food (biscuits, fruit..) will be served.
Transport
A free shuttle bus service will take participants to the Marathon and Half Marathon start line.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
