2026 will be an extraordinary year for all running enthusiasts: cities are getting ready to welcome you with breathtaking routes, unique scenery and the unmistakable energy of the crowd.
Every marathon is a journey through history, art, flavours and traditions, an experience to enjoy step by step.
Whether you’re looking for a personal challenge, an unforgettable sporting experience, or the perfect opportunity to explore new destinations while running… this is your moment!
Choose your marathon, lace up your shoes and experience Italy and the fascinating destinations of South-East Europe in full running mode.
Don’t miss out: run to book your stay and make 2026 a year to remember!
Best Western is a Premium Partner of the Milan Marathon: choose our hotels and experience the thrill of the race with all the comfort you deserve.
During marathons, if you book in Sport Friendly hotels in Italy, you will find many services and packages dedicated to athletes and sports lovers! Any examples? Early Breakfast from 5 am and special corners with fruit and fresh water.
| City | Date | Marathon | Book the hotel |
| Maranello–Modena | 29 March | Italy Half Marathon – Enzo Ferrari Memorial | Book now |
| Latina | 29 March | Latina Half Marathon | Book now |
| Florence | 29 March | Florence Half Marathon | Book now |
| Savona | 29 March | Savona Half Marathon | Book now |
| Milan | 12 April | Milano Marathon | Book now |
| Russi (Ravenna) | 12 April | Lamone Marathon | Book now |
| Rimini | 19 April | Rimini Marathon | Book now |
| Genoa | 19 April | Genoa International Half Marathon | Book now |
| Turin | 19 April | Turin Half | Book now |
| Marsala (Trapani) | 26 April | Marsala Marathon | Book now |
| Padua | 26 April | Padua Marathon | Book now |
| Trieste | 03 May | Trieste 42K | Book now |
| Lucca | 03 May | Lucca Half Marathon | Book now |
| Milan | 03 May | Stramilano Half Marathon | Book now |
| Curtatone (Mantua) | 10 May | Battle Marathon | Book now |
| Piacenza | 10 May | Placentia Half Marathon | Book now |
| Jesolo | 16 May | Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon | Book now |
| Forlì | 17 May | StraForlì Run in the City | Book now |
| Palermo | 31 May | Memorial Half Marathon | Book now |
| Sanremo | 20 June | Run for the Whales | Book now |
| Cuneo | 26 June | Run The Night | Book now |
| Fiera di Primiero (Trento) | 04 July | Primiero Dolomites Marathon (trail) | Book now |
| Parma | 13 September | Parma Half Marathon | Book now |
| Udine | 20 September | Udine City Half Marathon | Book now |
| Pescara | 27 September | D’Annunziana Marathon | Book now |
| Pordenone | 27 September | Villages Half Marathon | Book now |
| Mantua | 27 September | Mantova Half Marathon | Book now |
| Monza | 04 October | Monza21 Half Marathon | Book now |
| Trento | 04 October | Trento Half Marathon | Book now |
| Treviso | 11 October | Treviso Half | Book now |
| Venaria Reale (Turin) | 11 October | Royal Marathon | Book now |
| Prato | 11 October | Prato Eco-Marathon (trail) | Book now |
| Pisa | 11 October | Pisa Half Marathon | Book now |
| Rome | 18 October | Rome Half Marathon | Book now |
| Parma | 18 October | Parma Marathon | Book now |
| Naples | 18 October | Neapolis Half Marathon | Book now |
| Palermo | 18 October | Palermo International Half Marathon | Book now |
| Varese | 25 October | Varese City Run | Book now |
| Venice | 25 October | Venicemarathon | Book now |
| Salerno | 25 October | Strasalerno Half Marathon | Book now |
| Pescara | 25 October | Pescara Marathon | Book now |
| Ravenna | 08 November | Ravenna Half Marathon | Book now |
| Busto Arsizio | 08 November | Busto Arsizio City Half Marathon | Book now |
| Ravenna | 08 November | Ravenna City of Art Marathon | Book now |
| Verona | 15 November | Verona Marathon | Book now |
| Palermo | 15 November | Palermo Marathon | Book now |
| Turin | 22 November | Torino City Marathon | Book now |
| Assisi (Perugia) | 22 November | Saint Francis Marathon | Book now |
| Milan | 22 November | Milano21 Half Marathon | Book now |
| Brescia | 22 November | Brescia Park Run Half Marathon | Book now |
| Florence | 29 November | Florence Marathon | Book now |
| Fiumicino | 29 November | Fiumicino Half Marathon | Book now |
| Cagliari | 06 December | Cagliari City Half Marathon | Book now |
| Sanremo | 06 December | Sanremo Marathon | Book now |
| Latina | 13 December | Latina Marathon | Book now |
| Reggio Emilia | 13 December | Reggio Emilia Marathon | Book now |
| Catania | 13 December | Catania Marathon | Book now |
| Pisa | 20 December | Pisa Marathon | Book now |