The 31st edition of the Rome Marathon will take place on 22 March 2026
Acea Run Rome The Marathon isn’t just a race: it’s a journey into the heart of Rome, an experience that blends sport, emotion, and beauty. The 31st edition of the Rome Marathon 2025 will cover the usual 26 miles (42 km).
A truly one-of-a-kind route: it starts at the Imperial Forums, with the Colosseum behind you, and in just a few steps you reach Piazza Venezia, with sweeping views over the Palatine Hill and the Circus Maximus. Along the way, you’ll pass some of Rome’s most iconic landmarks: the impressive Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Pyramid of Cestius, the fresh breeze along the Tiber riverbanks with views of Tiber Island, all the way to Castel Sant’Angelo and the spectacular Via della Conciliazione leading to the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica.
The route then heads north into the Foro Italico, crosses Ponte Milvio, and runs alongside the modern Auditorium Parco della Musica. Another stretch along the Tiber takes you to Piazza del Popolo, then on to the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona.
The final 2 km bring you back in front of the Vittoriano: you pass the iconic Mouth of Truth and, with one last push, cross the finish line in triumphant style inside the Circus Maximus.
Check here for the marathon’s route.
You can enjoy Rome and the Run Rome The Marathon by walking too. All Fitwalking enthusiasts are welcome to the marathon–dedicated Pacers will guide and support walkers throughout the course at suitable paces.
Runners have the option to partake in the Run4Rome, a relay race that consists of 26 miles. All you have to do is create your own team of four people and run the four stages of roughly 10 km for a total of 42.195 km. The proceeds earned will go to non-profit organizations to support social issues.
If you’re looking for a lighter workout, you can register for the non-competitive Fun Run. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with a 5 km route starting and finishing at the Circus Maximus. It will be a celebration of joy, well-being, friendship, and solidarity, with plenty of music along the way. In recent years, the event has reached a record of 80,000 participants, making it the most popular Stracittadina in the world.
How to register
Registration must be made on-line, following the instructions available on the website www.runromethemarathon.com. The registration fee for the Rome Marathon is €129. This edition will be limited to 30,000 participants.
22 MARCH 2026 at 8.30am
Start from via dei Fori Imperiali (Colosseum)
