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Acea Run Rome The Marathon
14 March 2027 · Rome, Italy
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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
Men
2:06:24
2024 · Asbel Rutto · Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3
Women
2:22:44
2026 · Pascaline Kibiwot
Weather in March
Late March in Rome is changeable — anywhere from 6°C in the morning to 19°C by afternoon, with a real chance of brief rain during the race.
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
The post-finish snack is modest — crackers, an apple, and water; many runners bring their own extra food.
Pacers & bib pickup
2:503:003:153:303:454:004:305:005:306:006:30
Bib pickup
Expo Village, Circo Massimo
day before the race only
As of 2026 the expo moved to Circus Maximus — Thursday through Saturday, photo ID and confirmation email required.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Colosseum — The start area.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill — Five minutes from the start.
30 minutes
The Vatican and St Peter's Basilica — Right on the race route.
Trevi Fountain — Also part of the course.
2 hours
Ostia Antica — The ancient Roman port, reachable by metro and train.
Tivoli (Villa d'Este) — Famous fountains and gardens.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Water, crackers, and fruit at the finish; partner bars across Rome offer discounts that evening to anyone wearing the medal.
Reviews
Sadie Lowell (Jet-Setting Runner)2025
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.
Salvatore Ingravallo (Running For Growth)2023
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.
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