Acea Run Rome The Marathon

Acea Run Rome The Marathon Countdown

325

Days

16

Hrs

20

Min

43

Sec

Next Race

March 1, 2027

326

days to go

The Acea Run Rome The Marathon takes runners on a breathtaking tour of the Eternal City. The scenic course passes the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona, making it one of the most historically rich marathon routes in the world. Running through three millennia of history is an unforgettable experience.

WA Elite Label

Est.

1982

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

118m

Elev. Loss

118m

Field Size

~15,000

When

March

Time Limit

6h

THE COURSE

Gain

+118m

Loss

-118m

MI 0

KM 0

Via dei Fori Imperiali Start

The race starts and finishes on the grand Via dei Fori Imperiali, with the Colosseum as a dramatic backdrop. Runners set off through the heart of ancient Rome, surrounded by ruins and history.

ELEV: 22ft

MI 0

KM 0

Via dei Fori Imperiali Start

The race starts and finishes on the grand Via dei Fori Imperiali, with the Colosseum as a dramatic backdrop. Runners set off through the heart of ancient Rome, surrounded by ruins and history.

ELEV: 22ft

MI 7

KM 11

St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican

The course passes directly alongside St. Peter's Square and the Vatican. The stunning Renaissance architecture and Bernini's colonnade create one of the most awe-inspiring moments in any marathon.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 7

KM 11

St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican

The course passes directly alongside St. Peter's Square and the Vatican. The stunning Renaissance architecture and Bernini's colonnade create one of the most awe-inspiring moments in any marathon.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 12

KM 19

Piazza Navona & Pantheon

Runners wind through Rome's enchanting centro storico, passing the baroque Piazza Navona and the ancient Pantheon. The narrow streets amplify the cheering crowds.

ELEV: 18ft

MI 12

KM 19

Piazza Navona & Pantheon

Runners wind through Rome's enchanting centro storico, passing the baroque Piazza Navona and the ancient Pantheon. The narrow streets amplify the cheering crowds.

ELEV: 18ft

MI 18

KM 29

Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps

The course passes near the iconic Trevi Fountain and the elegant Piazza di Spagna. These world-famous landmarks provide a welcome mental lift in the latter miles.

ELEV: 25ft

MI 18

KM 29

Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps

The course passes near the iconic Trevi Fountain and the elegant Piazza di Spagna. These world-famous landmarks provide a welcome mental lift in the latter miles.

ELEV: 25ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Colosseum Finish

The final stretch brings runners back along the Via dei Fori Imperiali toward the mighty Colosseum. Finishing in the shadow of the ancient amphitheater is one of the most dramatic finishes in world marathon running.

ELEV: 22ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Colosseum Finish

The final stretch brings runners back along the Via dei Fori Imperiali toward the mighty Colosseum. Finishing in the shadow of the ancient amphitheater is one of the most dramatic finishes in world marathon running.

ELEV: 22ft