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Bologna Marathon
Bologna, Italy
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km30 km21.1 km5 km
City RunCharity Run+4
ITCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Bologna: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 43 races in Races in Bologna with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions43Races & courses
Distances1 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,960 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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StraBologna
Bologna, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
9 km7 km4 km
City RunFestive
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Palermo Marathon
Palermo, Italy
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+4
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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
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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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Bologna Marathon | Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, IT | Road Running | 42.2 km30 km21.1 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | StraBologna | Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, IT | Road Running | 9 km7 km4 km |
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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Bologna (Bologne, Bologna, Italy) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 43 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Bologna, Palermo, Verona, and Carrè. Notable events in the selection include Bologna Marathon, StraBologna, and Palermo Marathon.
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 Races in Bologna 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 Races in Bologna?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 43 individual races in Races in Bologna. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Bologna Marathon, StraBologna, and Palermo Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Bologna?
Events in Races in Bologna 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 Bologna, Palermo, Verona, and Carrè.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Bologna?
The most selective courses in Races in Bologna 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 Races in Bologna?
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.