The Termal Bologna Marathon 2026 will take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, in the heart of Bologna, Italy, bringing together athletes of all levels for a vibrant celebration of sport and community. Organised by Bologna Sport Marathon SSD a r.l., the event features four official distances: the 42.195 km full marathon, the scenic 30 km dei Portici, the Run Tune Up half marathon (21.097 km), and the fun, inclusive 5 km TecnoCasa City Run, alongside dedicated kids’ races. The courses wind through Bologna’s historic city centre and under its iconic porticoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering runners a uniquely atmospheric and cultural racing experience. The marathon is FIDAL-sanctioned and attracts both competitive runners and recreational participants from across Italy and beyond. With professional organisation and a lively weekend programme, the event has grown into a flagship race in Italy’s spring running calendar.
Races
Marathon
30 km
Half Marathon
5 km
The Bologna Marathon is the headline event of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend, taking place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, in the historic city of Bologna, Italy. Starting near Via dell’Indipendenza and finishing in Piazza Maggiore, the certified road race leads runners through Bologna’s cultural landmarks and under its famed UNESCO-listed porticoes.
The Bologna 30K, known as the 30 km dei Portici, will take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, during the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. This unique race takes runners along a 30 km route featuring the city’s iconic porticoes and historic landmarks, starting and finishing in the heart of Bologna.
The Bologna Half Marathon (21.097 km), also known as the Run Tune Up, will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2026, as part of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. The race begins and ends in the city centre, offering a fast, scenic course through Bologna’s historic streets and iconic portico-covered avenues.
The Bologna 5K, officially called the TecnoCasa City Run, is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026, as part of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. This accessible, non-competitive 5 km run offers a fun and inclusive experience through the city centre, welcoming runners, walkers, and families alike.
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FAQs
What is the Bologna Marathon?
How long is the Bologna Marathon?
Where does the Bologna Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bologna Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna Marathon?
The Bologna Marathon is the headline event of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend, taking place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, in the historic city of Bologna, Italy. Starting near Via dell’Indipendenza and finishing in Piazza Maggiore, the certified road race leads runners through Bologna’s cultural landmarks and under its famed UNESCO-listed porticoes.
The Bologna Marathon is 42km long.
The Bologna Marathon takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
The Bologna Marathon elevation gain is 146 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna Marathon?
The Bologna Marathon is the headline event of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend, taking place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, in the historic city of Bologna, Italy. Starting near Via dell’Indipendenza and finishing in Piazza Maggiore, the certified road race leads runners through Bologna’s cultural landmarks and under its famed UNESCO-listed porticoes.
How long is the Bologna Marathon?
The Bologna Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Bologna Marathon take place?
The Bologna Marathon takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna Marathon?
The Bologna Marathon elevation gain is 146 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Bologna Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna 30km?
How long is the Bologna 30km?
Where does the Bologna 30km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna 30km?
How can I prepare for the Bologna 30km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna 30km?
The Bologna 30K, known as the 30 km dei Portici, will take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, during the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. This unique race takes runners along a 30 km route featuring the city’s iconic porticoes and historic landmarks, starting and finishing in the heart of Bologna.
The Bologna 30km is 30km long.
The Bologna 30km takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
Runna classifies the Bologna 30km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna 30km?
The Bologna 30K, known as the 30 km dei Portici, will take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, during the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. This unique race takes runners along a 30 km route featuring the city’s iconic porticoes and historic landmarks, starting and finishing in the heart of Bologna.
How long is the Bologna 30km?
The Bologna 30km is 30km long.
Where does the Bologna 30km take place?
The Bologna 30km takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna 30km?
Runna classifies the Bologna 30km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Bologna 30km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna 30km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna Half Marathon?
How long is the Bologna Half Marathon?
Where does the Bologna Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bologna Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna Half Marathon?
The Bologna Half Marathon (21.097 km), also known as the Run Tune Up, will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2026, as part of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. The race begins and ends in the city centre, offering a fast, scenic course through Bologna’s historic streets and iconic portico-covered avenues.
The Bologna Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Bologna Half Marathon takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
The Bologna Half Marathon elevation gain is 76 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna Half Marathon?
The Bologna Half Marathon (21.097 km), also known as the Run Tune Up, will be held on Sunday, 1 March 2026, as part of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. The race begins and ends in the city centre, offering a fast, scenic course through Bologna’s historic streets and iconic portico-covered avenues.
How long is the Bologna Half Marathon?
The Bologna Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Bologna Half Marathon take place?
The Bologna Half Marathon takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna Half Marathon?
The Bologna Half Marathon elevation gain is 76 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Bologna Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna 5K?
How long is the Bologna 5K?
Where does the Bologna 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna 5K?
How can I prepare for the Bologna 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna 5K?
The Bologna 5K, officially called the TecnoCasa City Run, is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026, as part of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. This accessible, non-competitive 5 km run offers a fun and inclusive experience through the city centre, welcoming runners, walkers, and families alike.
The Bologna 5K is 5km long.
The Bologna 5K takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
Runna classifies the Bologna 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bologna 5K?
The Bologna 5K, officially called the TecnoCasa City Run, is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026, as part of the Termal Bologna Marathon weekend in Bologna, Italy. This accessible, non-competitive 5 km run offers a fun and inclusive experience through the city centre, welcoming runners, walkers, and families alike.
How long is the Bologna 5K?
The Bologna 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Bologna 5K take place?
The Bologna 5K takes place in Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy.
What is the elevation gain of the Bologna 5K?
Runna classifies the Bologna 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Bologna 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bologna 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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