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Messina Marathon
Messine, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10.5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast
ITCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Messina: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 35 races in Races in Messina with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions35Races & 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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Trail dello Stretto
Messina, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
23 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Trail dei Peloritani
Messina, Italy
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km
IslandNature & Off-Road
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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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Messina Marathon | Messine, Sicily, IT | Road Running | 21.1 km10.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail dello Stretto | Messina, Sicily, IT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 23 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail dei Peloritani | Messina, Sicily, IT | Trail Running | 21 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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Messina (Province of Messina, Messina, Italy) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 35 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Messine, Messina, Palermo, and Verona. Notable events in the selection include Messina Marathon, Trail dello Stretto, and Trail dei Peloritani.
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 Messina 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 Messina?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 35 individual races in Races in Messina. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Messina Marathon, Trail dello Stretto, and Trail dei Peloritani.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Messina?
Events in Races in Messina focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Messine, Messina, Palermo, and Verona.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Messina?
The most selective courses in Races in Messina 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 Messina?
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.