Races Marathon · Rome, Italy
Rome Marathon
Rome Marathon is a rolling marathon in Rome, Italy, held each March. A loop past the ancient sites of Rome, with cobbled sections and gentle rises that make it slower than it looks on paper. Mild spring conditions, typically 8-17C. Rome's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
March
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mild spring conditions, typically 8-17C.
Racing this course well
A loop past the ancient sites of Rome, with cobbled sections and gentle rises that make it slower than it looks on paper.
Rome's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Pick your goal for Rome
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Rome Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Rome Marathon?
- It is held each March in Rome, Italy. Check the official Rome Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Rome Marathon course flat?
- A loop past the ancient sites of Rome, with cobbled sections and gentle rises that make it slower than it looks on paper.
- How should I train for the Rome Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Rome Marathon's profile and the March weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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