Races Marathon · Ferrara, Italy
Ferrara Marathon
Ferrara Marathon is a flat marathon in Ferrara, Italy, held each February. The organiser describes the course as having zero elevation change. It runs through the historic centre and along about nine kilometres of the Renaissance city walls and tree-lined paths. Late February in the Po plain is cold and sometimes foggy, typically 0 to 10°C. Flat courses like Ferrara's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
next: Sunday 28 February 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Late February in the Po plain is cold and sometimes foggy, typically 0 to 10°C.
Racing this course well
The organiser describes the course as having zero elevation change. It runs through the historic centre and along about nine kilometres of the Renaissance city walls and tree-lined paths.
Flat courses like Ferrara's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From €40 early, rising to €68 (€78 at the expo) (2027 race)
Official Ferrara Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 28 February 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
The course in numbers
About nine kilometres run along the old city walls and wooded areas, with the rest in the UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Worth knowing
- Start and finish are both on Corso Martiri della Libertà.
- Entry includes a museum pass for runners who register by 20 February.
Pick your goal for Ferrara
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Ferrara Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Ferrara Marathon?
- The next Ferrara Marathon is on Sunday 28 February 2027 in Ferrara, Italy. It is held each February.
- Is the Ferrara Marathon course flat?
- The organiser describes the course as having zero elevation change. It runs through the historic centre and along about nine kilometres of the Renaissance city walls and tree-lined paths.
- How do I enter the Ferrara Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From €40 early, rising to €68 (€78 at the expo) (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Ferrara Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Ferrara Marathon's profile and the February weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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