Running in Rome, Italy

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Running Races in Rome: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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3 established annual road races in Rome. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Rome

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Run Rome The MarathonMarathon, RelayMarchColosseum start and finish, with cobbled sections through the historic centre.
Rome Half Marathon Via PacisHalf marathon, 10KSeptemberRuns past the Vatican and the Roman Forum on closed roads.
Corsa dei Santi10KNovemberAll Saints' Day 10K starting near St Peter's Square.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Rome use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Rome?
Run Rome The Marathon (Marathon, Relay), normally held in March. Colosseum start and finish, with cobbled sections through the historic centre.
Are there 10K races in Rome?
Yes. Rome Half Marathon Via Pacis (September), Corsa dei Santi (November).
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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