Rome Marathon 2027

The Rome Marathon 2027 course starts and finishes near the Colosseum. Runners will pass iconic sights such as Piazza Venezia, St Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps on a mostly flat route with about 20 m of elevation gain and 6 km of cobblestones. The race offers a stunning tour of the Eternal City, combining history, beauty, and athletic challenge.

Getting to Rome

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO): Rome’s main international airport, located about 30 km (19 miles) west of the city centre.

• Train: The Leonardo Express runs non-stop from Fiumicino to Roma Termini station in around 30 minutes. Tickets cost about €14.
• Taxi: Official taxis are available outside arrivals. A fixed fare of €50 applies to journeys into central Rome.
• Bus: Several shuttle bus services operate between the airport and key city locations, with fares from €6 and journey times of 45–60 minutes.

Getting around Rome

• Metro: Rome’s Metro network has three main lines (A, B, and C) connecting major areas, including the Colosseum, Vatican, and Termini station.
• Bus & Tram: Extensive routes cover the entire city, ideal for reaching spots beyond the Metro lines. Tickets are valid across Metro, buses, and trams.
• On Foot: Many of Rome’s landmarks are within walking distance, making it easy to explore while soaking in the city’s atmosphere.

With Sports Tours, you never run alone. We’ll meet you at your hotel, escort you to the race expo and get you to the start line with ease. Join us for a 5KM shakeout run, meet fellow runners and celebrate together post-race.

Please make your own travel arrangements to Rome. Once you have arrived at your hotel, our Sports Tours team will be available to assist with checking in and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to use the rest of the day to explore all Rome has to offer.

In the evening, join us for welcome drinks in the hotel bar, a perfect opportunity for solo travellers to meet like-minded runners. You can also use this day to collect your race bib from the expo – Expo Run Rome at the Circus Maximus, 00186, Roma.

In the morning we will be leading a group shake-out run guided by your Sports Tours rep. We will then host a pre-race briefing to provide you with key details for the weekend, a breakdown of the marathon course, and what to expect on race day! The sight-seeing walking tour is included in the package and will start mid morning.

If you haven’t collected your race bib, your sports tours rep will escort you to the expo for pick up.

Today is race day! While you take on the marathon course, all friends and family are welcomed to the official Sports Tours cheer zone along the course. There will also be post race celebrations to celebrate your achievement.

In October 2020, FIDAL (Italian Federation of Athletics) made official that non-Italian citizens have the option to participate in marathons as competitive runners or as non-competitive runners. So there is no need for a medical certificate for athletes and a registration with runcard. The athletes will be starting as non-competitive runners, but their race time is valid, even if it will not be displayed in the general leaderboard, but it will be available next to the athletes name in alphabetical order.

With so much to see and explore in Rome, you can spend today sightseeing and enjoying the city before travelling home.