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Palermo Marathon
Palermo, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+4
ITCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Italy: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
406 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 1,353 races in Italy with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events40636 confirmed dates
Competitions1,353Races & courses
Distances1 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,960 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Abruzzo8Aosta Valley9Apulia10Basilicata4Calabria19Campania7Emilia-Romagna40Friuli-Venezia Giulia12Latium19Liguria20Lombardy51Marche11Molise1Piedmont32Sardinia10Sicily38Trentino-South Tyrol28Tuscany41Umbria9Veneto39AnconaAosteArezzoAscoli PicenoBariBarlettaBergamoBolognaBolzanoBresciaCagliariCataniaComoFerraraFlorenceFoggiaForlìGenoaL'AquilaLatinaLecceLivornoLuccaMarsalaMessinaMilanModenaMonzaNaplesPaduaPalermoParmaPerugiaPescaraPiacenzaPisaPratoRavennaReggio de CalabreReggio EmiliaRiminiRomeRovigoSalernoSanremoSavoneSienaSyracuseTarantoTerniTrentoTrevisoTriesteTurinUdineVeniceVeronaVicenza
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Verona Marathon
Verona, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+4
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Piccolo Trail delle Bregonze
Carrè, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
25 km15 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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San Francesco Marathon Assisi
Assisi, Italy
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Powerade Half Marathon in Milan
Milan, Italy
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+5
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Gran Trail dell'Etna
Ragalna, Italy
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42 km18 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Florence Marathon
Florence, Italy
November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21 km10 km3 km
Public ParkCity Run+7
Photo: Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Turin Marathon
Turin, Italy
November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPoint-to-Point+7
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Palermo Marathon | Palermo, Sicily, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Verona Marathon | Verona, Veneto, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km8 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Piccolo Trail delle Bregonze | Carrè, Veneto, IT | Trail Running | 25 km15 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | San Francesco Marathon Assisi | Assisi, Umbria, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Powerade Half Marathon in Milan | Milan, Lombardy, IT | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Gran Trail dell'Etna | Ragalna, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 42 km18 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Florence Marathon | Florence, Tuscany, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21 km10 km3 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | Turin Marathon | Turin, Piedmont, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Stramilano SottoZero | Milan, Lombardy, IT | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Sanremo Marathon | Sanremo, Liguria, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | CagliariRespira - Cagliari Half Marathon | Cagliari, Sardinia, IT | Road Running | 21.1 km6 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Catania Marathon (Naturosa) | Catania, Sicily, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Italy in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 406 public events and 1,353 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Historic city runs in Rome, Milan, and Florence alongside alpine trails in the Dolomites. Key host locations include Palermo, Verona, Carrè, and Assisi. Notable events in the selection include Palermo Marathon, Verona Marathon, and Piccolo Trail delle Bregonze.
Race distances span from 1 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +1,960 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Italy includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Italy?
RunningCompass currently lists 406 verified events with 1,353 individual races in Italy. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Palermo Marathon, Verona Marathon, and Piccolo Trail delle Bregonze.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Italy?
Events in Italy focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Palermo, Verona, Carrè, and Assisi.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Italy?
The most selective courses in Italy climb up to +1,960 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Italy?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
