Bologna Marathon 2025
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- Next eventย :ย Sun, March 2, 2025Date confirmed
- Last eventย :ย Sun, March 3, 2024
The event in a few words
Benvenuti alla Maratona di Bologna ! ๐ค In the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in Italy, you're about to start your race in the extraordinary setting of Bologna ๐ผ๏ธ. This event takes place on the first weekend of March right in the heart of the historic center โค๏ธ. Known as the "City of Porticoes", this ancient medieval city features several exceptional monuments ๐คฉ, including its famous arcades, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site! ๐ For its third edition, the event returns to Piazza Maggiore and is ready to shake the streets of Bologna with thousands of participants (including you, of course ๐)!
Put on your running shoes and start training ๐ for one of the 4 courses offered on the day of the Bologna Marathon ๐ค. You can choose between the main event, the "42 km Bologna Marathon", or opt for the "30 km Dei Portici", the "21 km Run Tune Up", or the "5 km Tecnocasa City Run"๐. You will then discover the rich cultural heritage of Bologna "La Rossa". The courses are very smooth with many straight lines and very little elevation ๐๏ธ. You can really push the pace and race like the wind to the finish line, where Italian supporters will be there to cheer you on in your final efforts ๐. This marathon will take you through all the neighborhoods and iconic places of the city: a true tourist visit! ๐งญ The Bologna Marathon event also includes the Bologna Half Marathon, celebrating its 21st edition ๐. It's shaping up to be a true runners' rendezvous! ๐ And to make this sports weekend accessible to everyone, you can even participate in the 5 km course, guiding you right into the heart of the Bolognese capital ๐. But watch out, don't stop along the way for a taste! ๐ By registering for this race, you can choose to be part of the "Run5000" charity program and run for a charity ๐๏ธ. It's a great opportunity to do a good deed and support one of the event's partner charities ๐ช. Open to all, even walkers, this race will only confirm the festive and friendly atmosphere awaiting you in Bologna ๐ฅณ.
In fact, you might want to stay a little longer! ๐ Although the race gives you a glimpse of the city's most beautiful monuments and neighborhoods, we highly recommend you take the time to explore again at a relaxed pace to enjoy the wonders of Bologna ๐ฆต. You'll have spent plenty of time at Piazza Maggiore, but with the crowd on marathon day, it's hard to fully appreciate its impressiveness! ๐ฎ Not far from there is the city's oldest university ๐. This Renaissance-style building is open for tours if you'd like to marvel at its stunning architecture ๐ซ. Now that your race is over, no need to watch your step! ๐ So look up to the sky and admire the Asinelli Tower and Garisenda Tower ๐๏ธ. And we know that for every runner, pasta is sacred ๐คค, so we highly recommend you try the tagliatelle "al ragรน" from Bologna "La Grassa" ๐. That's another nickname for the city, and you'll understand why after discovering its culinary richness! ๐ฒ
We know your mouth is watering, so come run the Bologna Marathon! ๐
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
- MarathonTOP
- 30โkm
- Half Marathon
- 5โkm
- Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Elevation gainย :ย 179mD+ / 179mD-
A few more words
If you've made it this far, it's because you're eager to learn more about the route of this marathon! We're taking you along to discover the course that awaits you in this legendary 42 km challenge ๐ค.
The marathon start line is placed on Via Indipendenza, and the finish line at Piazza Maggiore, one of Italy's most beautiful squares ๐คฉ. The course, after the first 8 kilometers which unfold entirely within the historic center of Bologna, will leave the Santo Stefano neighborhood, heading towards the "San Giacomo fuori le mura" parish โช. Here, you'll tackle about 20 km characterized by long straights and very few direction changes: perfect for picking up maximum speed ๐๏ธ. You'll pass through the Savena and San Donato - Vitale districts, eventually returning via Corticella and alongside Bolognina then through the Porto-Saragoza district and back to the city center ๐๏ธ. As you can see, this marathon offers the ideal features: a perfect balance between a fast course brimming with history! ๐ Several iconic landmarks will be your running mates: the Parco della Montagnola, Piazza dell'otto Agosto, the Botanical Garden Giardini dell'orto Botanico, and of course, the iconic University of Bologna.
This marathon promises a magnificent route and unforgettable moments! โจ
30 km Dei Portici
Road Running- Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Elevation gainย :ย 142mD+ / 143mD-
A few more words
Planning to run the 30 km? Great choice! Hereโs everything you need to know about the course ๐.
This race is the perfect opportunity to explore the most iconic landmarks of the ancient medieval city of Bologna. Indeed, it's not called the "30 km Dei Portici" for nothing! The route will guide you along the arcades of Bologna, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ๐. Kicking off alongside the marathon, it shares much of its course, including the start and finish line at Piazza Maggiore. The course features several long straightaways allowing you to build up speed! During your run, youโll get to explore the historic center, as well as the districts of Santo Stefano, Porto Saragozza, San Donato, and even a bit of Navile ๐๏ธ.
We agree, the course itself is enough reason to join the race! ๐
21 km Unipol Move Run Tune Up
Road Running- Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Elevation gainย :ย 97mD+ / 98mD-
A few more words
The Bologna Half Marathon is also one of the major races anticipated on the first weekend of March ๐คฉ. The 20th edition of the "Unipol Move Run Tune Up" is set for 2024, and it has become the historic half marathon of the city. So, are you ready to line up at the start? ๐ฆ
The course shares the same start and finish line as the marathon and 30 km races: you'll get to experience the majestic setting of Piazza Maggiore! โญ It's an official race of the Italian Athletics Federation, spanning precisely 21,097 km. The route will take you through the quaint alleys of Bologna's historic center ๐, and lead you into the north part of the city, specifically through the Navile and Porto Saragozza neighborhoods!
If you want to learn more about this iconic half marathon, feel free to check out its dedicated page (right here ๐), which will immerse you even further into the Italian sporting spirit and Bolognese culture (and not the spaghetti sauce ๐).
5 km Tecnocasa City Run
Road Running- Sunday, March 2, 2025
A few more words
So, what's in store for the 5 km race? We've got all the details on this course right in the heart of Bologna! โค๏ธ
It's the perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of the marathon in a shorter format and explore the historic city center. The "Tecnocasa Bologna City Run" will take you through the cityโs narrow streets, alongside its red walls, towers, and other iconic monuments such as the millenary University and its colorful medieval buildings, or the legendary arcades ๐คฉ. You'll start at Via Indipendenza and finish at Via Rizzoli. This is more than just a race that's open to everyone; it's also an opportunity to walk or run for a good cause. Indeed, when you register, you can choose to join the Run5000 charity program and thus support one of the 15 partner organizations of the event.
What awaits is a quintessential Bologna experience, allowing you to enjoy every kilometer without the pressure of the clock ๐.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Yes, as an international runner, you must provide one of the following documents:
An athlete card issued by your foreign athletics team affiliated with World Athletics.
A RunCard issued by the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL), which will be useful for all races in Italy. You must also send the organizers a medical certificate proving your fitness to run (dated within one year of the race date). This form can be downloaded from the race website.
A waiver certifying your good health at the start of the race. You can download the form directly from the race website. Note: If you only provide this waiver, you will not be included in the general classification and will not be eligible for the podium.
If you need more information, you can check www.bolognamarathon.run.
The organizers provide a free locker system near the start and finish areas. Please ensure that you only leave the bag provided at bib pickup in this zone. No other bags will be accepted.
Toilets, changing rooms, and showers will be available near the start and finish areas, at Piazza Maggiore and Palazzo Comunale.
Your registration includes:
Your bib
Civil liability insurance
Technical and medical assistance
A race pack with sponsor products
The official race technical shirt
Refreshment points along the route
Timing service for competitive races
Finishers' medal
You can pick up your bib at the race office located in Piazza Maggiore (Palazzo D'Accursio) at the following times:
Friday, February 28, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM (until 9:15 AM for participants in the 5 km race)
The organizers provide complimentary bags near the start and finish areas. Please only leave the bag provided at bib pickup in this zone. No other bags will be accepted.
Toilets, changing rooms, and showers will be available.
Yes, participants must be at least 20 years old to take part (for all distances).
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