Course & Elevation

Starting from Villa Pisani in Stra on the Venetian mainland, the course runs south toward the Adriatic coast through the flat Veneto countryside, crosses the Ponte della Libertà causeway, and finishes in the iconic Piazza San Marco in the heart of Venice. This unique urban-to-urban route culminates with runners crossing into the historic city by foot, making it one of Europe's most distinctive marathon finishes.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

Weather

Typical climate for the race month — an estimate, not a forecast or a race-day record

Temperature 16°C

Humidity 72%

Rain Chance 45%

Autumn conditions with mild temperatures and moderate humidity. Rain is possible but typically light; morning fog over the lagoon is common.

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The Race

Venice

Race Lore

Born in the Running Boom

1986 Origin

The Venice Marathon was founded in 1986, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 40 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Venice, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the Venice Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Venice has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

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Registration

Registration Opens April

Registration Closes September

Entry Cost €85-€125

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Fun Facts

▸ The Venice Marathon is the only marathon in the world that finishes in a major UNESCO World Heritage city center, crossing the Ponte della Libertà to arrive at St. Mark's Square.
▸ Founded in 1986, the race has grown to attract over 7,000 runners annually from more than 78 countries, making it one of Italy's most international marathons.
▸ The entire Venetian lagoon system is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and runners pass through some of Italy's most historically significant landscapes during the course.
▸ Women runners have made up an increasing percentage of the field over the decades, with nearly 40% female participation in recent years, reflecting the race's strong community appeal.

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