Races Marathon · Reggio Emilia, Italy
Reggio Emilia Marathon
Reggio Emilia Marathon is a rolling marathon in Reggio Emilia, Italy, held each December. A loop of the historic centre, then an out-and-back leg toward Montecavolo and Quattro Castella, returning to Piazza della Vittoria. A listing gives 142 m of climb and describes it as gently rolling. Mid-December in Reggio Emilia is cold and damp, usually 0 to 7°C, with frost or fog possible. Reggio Emilia's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
December
next: Sunday 13 December 2026
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-December in Reggio Emilia is cold and damp, usually 0 to 7°C, with frost or fog possible.
Racing this course well
A loop of the historic centre, then an out-and-back leg toward Montecavolo and Quattro Castella, returning to Piazza della Vittoria. A listing gives 142 m of climb and describes it as gently rolling.
Reggio Emilia's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the 2025 race opened on 16 February
- Price
- 2025 tiers ran from €35 in June to €60 in early December, and €70 at the marathon centre (2025 race)
Official Reggio Emilia Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 13 December 2026
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon
The course in numbers
The route works through the central squares before heading out to the Quattro Castella side and back.
- Surface
- Asphalt roads
- Total climb
- 140 m
- Course status
- FIDAL Silver label
Worth knowing
- The top Italian finishers win wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano, and the overall winners also receive one.
- Runners must be 20 or older and hold a FIDAL card or a RUNCARD plus a medical certificate, or enter as foreign tourist-athletes for an extra €9.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ)
Pick your goal for Reggio Emilia
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.
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Asked often
- When is the Reggio Emilia Marathon?
- The next Reggio Emilia Marathon is on Sunday 13 December 2026 in Reggio Emilia, Italy. It is held each December.
- Is the Reggio Emilia Marathon course flat?
- A loop of the historic centre, then an out-and-back leg toward Montecavolo and Quattro Castella, returning to Piazza della Vittoria. A listing gives 142 m of climb and describes it as gently rolling.
- How do I enter the Reggio Emilia Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the 2025 race opened on 16 February. Price: 2025 tiers ran from €35 in June to €60 in early December, and €70 at the marathon centre (2025 race).
- How should I train for the Reggio Emilia Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Reggio Emilia Marathon's profile and the December 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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