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Acea Run Rome The Marathon
The Rome Marathon runs through two thousand years of history in about three and a half hours: starting by the Colosseum, crossing stretches of cobblestone, past the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and finishing at the Circus Maximus, the ancient open-air chariot track. Even seasoned marathoners admit this course isn't about a personal best — it's about seeing Rome in a way no sightseeing tour can match. The pacing team here is the largest in the marathon world, and come evening, partner bars offer discounts to anyone wearing the medal.
Course records
Weather in March
Starter pack 2026
- Joma technical t-shirt (runs small — take one or two sizes up)
- Finisher medal shaped like a gladiator shield
- Backpack and electrolyte sachets
Pacers & bib pickup
Run with locals
An easy run with a local club the day before the race — the best way to shake out the legs and meet the city.
Course map
What’s nearby
Dinner before the race
After the finish
Airports
Reviews
The narrow cobblestoned streets were the real problem — tourists ignored the caution tape. But to see Rome in a new light, I was fine with not chasing a PB here.
The best marathon I've run — take in every second just to look around, because you don't often get to see a place like this. Don't chase a PR here.