Rome Marathon
Rome, Italy · Mid-to-late March
Starts and finishes at the Colosseum, passing St. Peter's, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps. Kilometres of sampietrini cobblestones rattle your calves and slow the course — treat it as a hard-effort tour of the greatest open-air museum in racing.
Course
Elevation gain
150 m
Net elevation
Flat
Finishers
~15,000
Month
March
Mid-to-late March
Race-day weather
Median start temp
10°C
Historical range
6–18°C
Hot-year risk
Moderate
March in Rome is usually mild; sunny years warm into the high teens by the finish.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Easy to enter; the course through 2,700 years of history sells itself. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Rome Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rome Marathon a fast course?
It is not considered a PR course. The course has 150 m of total elevation gain and no net drop. We rate it 5/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Rome Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 10°C, with a historical range of roughly 6–18°C. March in Rome is usually mild; sunny years warm into the high teens by the finish.
How do you get into the Rome Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Easy to enter; the course through 2,700 years of history sells itself.
Is the Rome Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Rome Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.