Running the "Run Rome the Marathon" is like running in an open-air museum!
Rome is an eternal and unique city, full of charm and surprises. And the 42 195m Rome Marathon will take you to the most incredible sights, following the steps of Roman gladiators as well as those of hundreds of thousands of marathoners in the past 25 years. And even though the Rome Marathon we know today started in 1995, it has very ancient roots. Indeed, Dorando Pietri crossed its finish line on April 2, 1906.
Picture yourself, running the infamous Maratona Di Roma on antique cobblestones, passing by the Colosseum, along the Fori Imperiali, up to the Vatican and through St. Peters Square as Pope Francis might be taking the Sunday Morning Mass.
The Rome Marathon is a once in a lifetime experience, different from anything you’ve ever done or seen before. Not only do you get to see incredible monuments, but you will also be cheered by a loving and highly enthusiastic crowd, while gladiators will be waiting for you at the finish line.
Getting your tickets for Rome marathon will ensure you don’t miss out on this life changing experience and become a part of history.
Every step will make you feel like a glorious marathoner, and we are pretty sure you will fall in love with the Italian capital city straight away!
You must be 20 or older on the race day
technical and medical assistance provided
finisher's medal (for classified athletes)
personal clothes deposit (with appropriate bag provided by the Organizers);
race number;insurance against civil liability, goody baf containing sponsor's products;official technical jersey;refreshments and sponging along the route;official program and informational materials
timing service provided
Coliseum
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma, Italy
Domus Aurea
Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
flat
The Rome Marathon starts at on the Via dei Fori Imperiali in the shadow of the Coliseum. proceeds through the city passing such famous landmarks as the Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Saint Peter's and Piazza Venezia. Molto bello! Despite Rome being the 'City of Seven Hills' the race is very flat. This gives runners the chance of a PB. However with cobblestones en route some participants will struggle. For all those who make it to the end they will end the race close to the start, back at the Coliseum.
In 2010, winner Siraj Gena of Ethiopia finished the race barefoot to honour his countryman Abebe Bikila who won the Olympic marathon in Rome exactly 50 years earlier. Throughout the years, Rome Marathon has made good use of its unique status as the capital of the Catholic Church. For example, the turn of the millenium was celebrated by moving the start area to Saint Peter’s Square and having the Pope himself wish all the runners good luck before the run.
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.
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