Races Half marathon · Naples, Italy
Naples City Half Marathon
Naples City Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Naples, Italy, held each February. A single loop starting and finishing at the Mostra d'Oltremare, with views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. Roughly 120 m of climbing in total, with a seafront stretch that can be windy. Late February in Naples is cool and fairly dry, typically 5 to 14°C. Flat courses like Naples's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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When
February
next: Sunday 21 February 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Late February in Naples is cool and fairly dry, typically 5 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
A single loop starting and finishing at the Mostra d'Oltremare, with views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. Roughly 120 m of climbing in total, with a seafront stretch that can be windy.
Flat courses like Naples'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 €38, rising in tiers to €52, and €60 at the expo (2027 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's site showed the 2027 half marathon as full in November 2026, about three months before race day.
Official Naples City Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 21 February 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Pacers
- Pace groups from 1:24 to 3:30
- Also on the day
- relay, family run
The course in numbers
The seafront section can bring a headwind, and there is a tunnel near the end, according to the 2026 winner as quoted by a course guide.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved road
- Total climb
- 120 m
- Men's course record
- 59:01 (Yemaneberhan Crippa, 2026)
- Women's course record
- 1:06:47 (Viola Cheptoo, 2020)
- Course status
- Course homologated, as stated by the organiser
Worth knowing
- Crippa's 59:01 in 2026 was a new Italian half marathon record.
- Spare places for the full race are expected through charity partners.
Pick your goal for Naples
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Naples City Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Naples City Half Marathon?
- The next Naples City Half Marathon is on Sunday 21 February 2027 in Naples, Italy. It is held each February.
- Is the Naples City Half Marathon course flat?
- A single loop starting and finishing at the Mostra d'Oltremare, with views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. Roughly 120 m of climbing in total, with a seafront stretch that can be windy.
- How do I enter the Naples City Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From €38, rising in tiers to €52, and €60 at the expo (2027 race).
- Does the Naples City Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's site showed the 2027 half marathon as full in November 2026, about three months before race day.
- How should I train for the Naples City Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Naples City Half 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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