Genoa Half Marathon 2027 – Italy

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A fast, sea-front half marathon in the heart of Liguria’s capital: Genoa Half Marathon, known as La Mezza di Genova, is organized as a competitive road race on a flat and scenic course along the ancient port, the historic center and the seafront of Genoa. The event has become one of the most attended half marathons in northwest Italy thanks to the combination of a FIDAL measured course, mild spring climate and a city that blends maritime history with modern running culture.

More than a race, a journey through the Old Town and the Porto Antico: The route develops between the Aquarium, the Porto Antico, the Lanterna area, Corso Italia and the eastern waterfront, offering views of the Ligurian Sea on one side and the historic palazzi on the other. While shorter distances run through the city center, the half marathon extends along the eastern promenade for a fast out-and-back section that is ideal for personal bests.

Distances for every level: The event traditionally offers competitive Half Marathon 21.097 km, plus non-competitive 10 km, 5 km, Family Run and Kids Run. Course surface is 100 percent asphalt, tagged seaside, city run, fast, flat, family friendly, with 2000 to 5000 participants. Much more than a race, it is a city festival with music points, cheering zones and a rich final buffet in the Porto Antico.

Organized by local athletics community: The race is organized with support of the Municipality of Genoa, FIDAL Liguria, UISP and local running clubs. Aid stations, technical t-shirts, timing chip, medical assistance and post-race pasta party are included, making it a complete experience for athletes from all over Italy, Europe and the world.

Fechas de combates/eventos

Main Event Month: April 2027 (Dates TBD)

Full Event Status: Dates To Be Announced. The official organization has announced the month as April 2027, with exact day and start time to be confirmed on the official website https://lamezzadigenova.it/ and via info@lamezzadigenova.it.

Registration Timeline: Registration typically opens in autumn of the previous year and closes a few days before race weekend. The current price step is valid until end of November prior to race, with final closure 2-3 days before event.

Programa de fin de semana: Bib distribution is traditionally held on Friday from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Porto Antico area, with Sunday morning collection from early morning until 30 minutes before start for out-of-town athletes.

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Estadio y recinto deportivo

Porto Antico heart: Start and finish area is located at Porto Antico, the old port of Genoa, near the Aquarium and the Bigo panoramic lift. The area is flat, wide and ideal for mass starts, with seafront gardens hosting the finish line village.

Course highlights: The half marathon starts from Porto Antico, passes through the historic center near Via San Lorenzo and Piazza De Ferrari for about 3 km, then continues along the eastern waterfront Corso Italia for about 7 km toward Boccadasse, the iconic fishing village, where the turning point is located. The return leg follows the same coastal road back to Porto Antico.

10 km and 5 km routes: Shorter routes remain inside the city center and Porto Antico area, measured and certified by FIDAL, all indicated by direction and kilometer signs, with sea views throughout.

Course tags: Road, seaside, city run, flat, fast, scenic, family friendly, 2000 to 5000 participants. The course is almost completely flat with only slight undulations near the eastern promenade, making it suitable for beginners and for athletes chasing a personal best.

Instalaciones: Start address Porto Antico, Calata Mandraccio, Genoa, finish address Piazza Caricamento area, with expo village, bag drop, chemical toilets, medical tents and massage area.

Calendario completo de partidos o eventos

Friday – Expo opening and bib collection: Expo exhibition space at Porto Antico or at Magazzini del Cotone hosts bib distribution from 3pm to 7pm. Special area set up for occasion, participants can meet directly at starting area located on Calata Mandraccio. Sponsors, technical partners, local products, wine tasting and city tour information available.

Saturday – Full expo and preparation: Bib distribution from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Porto Antico. Expo entry included, massage service, photo service, bag drop setup. Participants can explore Genoa Aquarium, Old Town, Lanterna, Boccadasse, with easy train and bus access. Course familiarization with flat coastal road.

Sunday morning – Race day: Meeting point early morning at Porto Antico. Half Marathon competitive start at 9:00 am template, 10 km non-competitive at 9:15 am, Family Run and Kids Run at 10:30 am. Start along seafront, shorter routes through beautiful village of Boccadasse area, longer distances towards eastern promenade panoramic views. Race followed by vehicles dedicated to assistance and transporting dropouts.

Sunday midday – Finish and celebrations: Arrival in Porto Antico with rich buffet offered, live music, massage service, pasta party for everyone. Awards ceremony at end of events at 12:00 pm for 10K, at 12:30 pm for half marathon at finish line. Prizes not collected at time of awards ceremony cannot be collected after.

Post-race: Photographs available for purchase online 48 hours after end of event, participation medal for all finishers, diploma of participation printable few days later, free post-race recovery massage service.

Equipos, atletas y participantes

Open to athletes from all over Italy, Europe and world: Many athletes from all over Italy and abroad participate, making this race one of the most popular half marathons in Liguria. Professional athletes, amateur sportsmen, walkers, enthusiasts, tourists, families make it a day of sport and celebration.

Competitive participation requirements: To register for competitive Half Marathon you have to submit valid FIDAL card plus medical certificate for competitive athletics, EPS card with club confirmation and medical certificate, or Runcard plus medical certificate. Sports medical certificate must be valid for athletics with wording atletica leggera and expiration not prior to race day.

Foreign athletes: Foreign athletes can participate by showing copy of membership card of foreign club affiliated with World Athletics, health form equivalent to Italian certificate with which you can sign up for Runcard on runcard.com or temporary membership with organizing club. Certificates with only wording athletics will be accepted.

Non-competitive participation: Foreign athletes who are not registered with World Athletics and do not have medical certificate may choose to participate as tourist-sports event for 10 km and 5 km by showing race release form and signing waiver. Non-competitive race will be chip timed although result will not participate in ranking it will be listed alphabetically. Membership cards from other federations not considered valid such as FITRI, FIGC.

Italian athletes without membership: Italian athletes who have medical certificate for competitive sports but no membership card may purchase annual UISP membership for about USD 11 based on 10 EUR valid for all competitive races, must submit request to organizing club sending copy of valid medical certificate and making payment along with registration fee.

Formato del torneo y estructura de la competición

Competitive structure: Half Marathon 21.097 km road race, maximum time 3 hours, start and finish at Porto Antico. Route starts along seafront, enters city center for about 3 km, then continues along panoramic Corso Italia for about 7 km until reaching Boccadasse area where turning point is located, then returns. 10 km route measured and certified by FIDAL.

Non-competitive and inclusive: Non-competitive races 10 km, 5 km, Family Run, Kids Run, Nordic Walking, with waiver, chip timed but result listed alphabetically not in ranking. No chip timing category open to everyone does not require licences, waivers or certificates, participants not timed.

Categorías: Categories for Half Marathon include Senior SM/SF 18-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 plus. For 10 km first 5 overall classified men and women awarded.

Race follow: Race followed by vehicles dedicated to assistance and transporting dropouts, stations serve as meeting points for dropouts transported to finish area where they can collect clothing bags. Adequate medical care provided managed by organizers in collaboration with local organizations, first aid stations along course and at finish line in addition to ambulances following race.

City format: The race is city run with flat fast course, ideal for PB, with technical turns in Old Town that keep you alert. The Porto Antico finish provides natural amphitheater for spectators.

Horarios de combates/eventos

Friday times: Bibs distribution at Porto Antico at Magazzini del Cotone or similar special area from 3pm to 7pm, meeting point town square or directly at starting area Calata Mandraccio.

Saturday times: Bib distribution from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Porto Antico. Shower service to be confirmed free shower reserved exclusively for athletes near finish line, free storage service for personal clothing bags available near start finish area, bags must be marked with sticker included in technical envelope containing bib.

Sunday times: Meeting point early morning at Porto Antico, departure competitive Half Marathon around 9:00 am, 10 km around 9:15 am, Family Run around 10:30 am. Maximum time 3 hours Half Marathon, 1 hour 30 minutes 10 km. Awards ceremony at end of events at 12:00 pm for 10K, 12:30 pm for half marathon at finish line. Pasta party free for athletes and companions starting after finish.

Other times: Registration closes few days before race weekend, current price step valid until end of November. Transfer requests no later than 15 days before race for fee.

Tipos de billetes

Half Marathon 21.097 km Competitive: Main event 21.097 km road. Pricing from previous editions converted to USD. Early bird USD 27 based on 25 EUR, second tier USD 33 based on 30 EUR, third tier USD 38 based on 35 EUR, late tier USD 43 based on 40 EUR, final on-site if available USD 49 based on 45 EUR. Includes finisher medal, event T-shirt, timing chip rental, pacers, photo service, expo entry, massage, drink stations, nutrition stations, medical assistance, bag drop, toilets, participation medal, diploma. Requires FIDAL card plus medical certificate or EPS card or Runcard.

10 km Competitive and Non-competitive: 10 km measured and certified. Pricing USD 16 based on 15 EUR early, USD 22 based on 20 EUR standard, USD 27 based on 25 EUR late. Non-competitive does not require membership or medical certificates signing waiver chip timed but listed alphabetically.

5 km Family Run and Kids Run: Open to everyone does not require licences waivers certificates participants timed or not timed depending on edition. Family Run 5 km non-competitive open to all starting Porto Antico direction Boccadasse giro di boa ritorno. Pricing USD 11 based on 10 EUR early, USD 16 based on 15 EUR standard. Kids Run 1-2 km pricing USD 6 based on 5 EUR.

Non-competitive 21 km Tourist-Sport: For foreign athletes not registered with World Athletics without medical certificate may choose tourist-sport event by showing race release form, signing waiver, chip timed alphabetically. Pricing similar to competitive USD 27 to USD 43.

Incluye: All entries include finisher medal for finishers, event T-shirts, timing chip rental, pacers for half marathon, photo service, expo entry, massage, drink stations, nutrition stations, medical assistance, bag drop, toilets.

Fases de liberación de entradas

Early bird phase: Registration opens in autumn, early bird price step valid until end of November with 20 to 30 percent discount examples 25 EUR instead of 35 EUR, 15 EUR instead of 20 EUR for 10 km. Deals and discounts shown on official site https://lamezzadigenova.it/.

Standard phase: After early bird prices increase to standard 30 EUR, 35 EUR, 40 EUR, 45 EUR for half marathon, 20 EUR, 25 EUR for 10 km. Product offers show tickets availability in stock.

Late phase: Registration closes few days before race weekend, final price tier valid until closure. No on-site registration for competitive half marathon in many editions, but expo entry and bag drop remain for bib collection.

Transfer phase: Participation fee is non-refundable. It is possible to transfer registration to same distance next edition or to another person who must complete online registration form from scratch with all personal information and membership data and present medical certificate if competitive. Transfer request must be sent to info@lamezzadigenova.it no later than 15 days before race for fee USD 11 based on 10 EUR.

Club phase: For clubs only send email to info@lamezzadigenova.it requesting Excel form for groups, EPS clubs must also send along Excel file membership declaration on headed paper with names of athletes stamp and signature of President. Payment by bank transfer or online via Endu system.

Opciones VIP y de hostelería

Porto Antico finish hospitality: Magnificent finish in Porto Antico with sea on one side and historic palazzi on other, rich buffet offered at arrival, live music, massage service, pasta party for everyone. Natural amphitheater provides ideal spectator area.

Boccadasse hospitality: Turning point near Boccadasse iconic fishing village offers stunning photo opportunity, small colorful houses, beach, ideal for supporters.

Awards hospitality: Top overall men and women receive technical prizes, watches, local products, top in each category receive awards, traditional Ligurian products such as pesto, olive oil, wine. Awards ceremony at finish line.

Aquarium and city hospitality: Special offers for hotels and city tours, Genoa Aquarium, Old Town palazzi, Lanterna lighthouse, interesting tour packages from Italy and abroad can be found on official site. Many athletes combine race with city break.

Photo and diploma hospitality: Photographs available for purchase online 48 hours after event, participation medal for all finishers, diploma of participation printable few days later, finisher medal included in entry, photo service and expo entry included.

Normas del estadio y del evento

Requirements to participate: All athletes 18 years or older on race day can participate for half marathon, 16 plus for 10 km depending on edition. Competitive participation requires FIDAL card plus medical certificate, EPS card with club confirmation and medical certificate, or Runcard with medical certificate. Sports medical certificate must be valid for athletics. Foreign athletes World Athletics membership plus health form or temporary membership.

Chip return and bag rules: Timing chip rental included, must be returned immediately after arrival to staff beyond finish line, anyone who fails to return chip fined USD 22 based on 20 EUR. Free storage service for personal clothing bags available near start finish area, bags must be marked with sticker included in technical envelope containing bib, deposited in designated area nearby to be picked up after race near finish line.

Safety rules: Adequate medical care provided managed by organizers in collaboration with local organizations, first aid stations along course and at finish line in addition to ambulances following race. Athletes must comply with Highway Code where applicable road race. While organization will arrange emergency assistance any athlete experiencing difficulty asked to stop and seek assistance.

Complaints and retired rules: Complaints must be submitted to organization by deadline along with fee refunded if complaint upheld. Race followed by vehicles dedicated to assistance and transporting dropouts.

Cancellation rules: Participation fee non-refundable. It is possible to transfer registration to next edition or to another person who must complete online registration form from scratch with all personal information and membership data and present medical certificate if competitive. In event of cancellation due to force majeure organization will not refund registration fee however registered participant may be able to participate free of charge for following edition over same distance depending on edition rules.

Cómo llegar

Ubicación: Porto Antico, Genoa, Liguria, Italy. Old port area, near Aquarium, near historic center. Start and finish at Calata Mandraccio, Piazza Caricamento.

En tren: Genoa Piazza Principe and Genoa Brignole stations on Milan-Turin-Genoa-La Spezia lines. From stations take metro to San Giorgio station or bus to Porto Antico 10 minutes walk. From Milan, Turin, Florence take train to Genoa then metro or walk to Porto Antico.

En coche: From Milan take A7 highway to Genoa, from Turin take A26 to A7, from La Spezia take A12. Parking limited in Porto Antico and Old Town, use parking lots at Porto Antico, Aquarium, Centro Storico, Fiera di Genova. During event road closures near Corso Italia.

En ferry: Ferry from Olbia, Porto Torres, Barcelona to Genoa operates, offers scenic approach, but train and car more common.

Por aire: Closest airports Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, Milan Malpensa and Linate, Pisa. From airports train or shuttle to Genoa Piazza Principe then metro to Porto Antico.

Local movement: Historic center walkable, start Porto Antico Calata Mandraccio, Village at Magazzini del Cotone, finish line near Bigo, coastal road Corso Italia connecting to Boccadasse.

Transporte público y aparcamiento

Transporte público: Genoa metro line connects Brignole and Principe stations to San Giorgio station near Porto Antico. Bus network AMT connects all city areas to Porto Antico. On race weekend extra services may be organized. Within Porto Antico walking best as historic center small and closed to traffic during starts and finishes.

Aparcamiento: Parking areas located around Porto Antico, Aquarium parking, Centro Storico parking, Fiera parking. During event volunteers direct to parking. For early morning start arrive early as parking fills. Departure points near Porto Antico.

Expo logistics: Expo exhibition space at Magazzini del Cotone or Porto Antico hosts bib distribution Friday 3pm to 7pm Saturday 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday early morning. Bag drop service available at expo showers and toilets included chemical toilets near start finish.

Sustainable option: Given historic center and seafront, carpooling and train encouraged. Some accommodations offer shuttle to start and finish. Metro plus walking combination reduces car traffic.

Accessibility of start finish: Start address Porto Antico Calata Mandraccio Genoa finish address same area, coordinates near sea level, flat area accessible.

Zonas de alojamiento

Porto Antico and Old Town: Most convenient walking distance to start and finish and Village, Pasta Party. Hotels, B&Bs, apartments among historic palazzi offer sea views, some inside UNESCO World Heritage palazzi. Ideal for experiencing historic center.

Boccadasse and Corso Italia: Area near turning point, hotels, B&Bs among seafront offer sea views and easy access to Corso Italia promenade.

Fiera and Eastern Genoa: Nearby area offering boutique hotels and beaches, short bus to Porto Antico, perfect for combining race with beach walk.

Brignole and Central Station: Larger choice of hotels, restaurants, shops, metro connections to Porto Antico 5 minutes, ideal for those arriving by train and wanting amenities.

Western Genoa and Airport: Larger hotels near airport offering shuttle, good for international participants.

Booking tip: Early spring is mid season for Genoa due to city break tourism and half marathon, so book early especially for properties offering race packages with entry and seafront view. More info at https://lamezzadigenova.it/ and info@lamezzadigenova.it.

Comida y bebida en el recinto

Included refreshments: Drink stations and nutrition stations along route and at finish included in entry with water isotonic drinks solid foods like fruit biscuits and energy bars. Medical assistance and bag drop included. Rich buffet offered at arrival with local products.

Pasta party: Pasta party for everyone free for athletes and companions starting after finish at finish line area with stage and music. Free for athletes and companions offering local Ligurian cuisine including trofie al pesto, pansoti with walnut sauce, farinata, focaccia, seafood, olive oil.

Local gastronomy: Genoa offers Ligurian specialties such as trofie al pesto, pansoti, farinata, focaccia al formaggio, focaccia with olives, anchovies, seafood, olive oil, white wine Vermentino. Restaurants in Porto Antico and Old Town serve fresh fish and local products.

Post-race hospitality: Finish at Porto Antico magnificent park showcasing natural beauty and sea provides relaxing environment with sea views. Expo food may include local food stalls and wine tastings.

Race pack contents: Race pack contains official race t-shirt for everyone, event medal at end, participation certificate at end, for Half Marathon addition of other sporting items such as technical equipment, local products.

Accesibilidad

Accesibilidad del curso: Road race 21.097 km flat fast not suitable for wheelchairs due to historic center cobblestones but family run 5 km offers inclusive option. Maximum time 3 hours allows slower runners and walkers.

Accesibilidad del recinto: Porto Antico expo and bib distribution area accessible with toilets, showers, bag drop, medical assistance. Historic center cobblestoned partially accessible with assistance. Calata Mandraccio start area flat and accessible along seafront.

Inclusive options: Family Run 5 km non-competitive open to all starting Porto Antico direction Boccadasse giro di boa ritorno, includes break. Non-competitive for foreigners without membership signing waiver chip timed alphabetically allows tourists. No chip timing open to everyone without licences.

Servicios de apoyo: Medical assistance along course first aid stations and finish ambulances following race drink stations nutrition stations bag drop toilets shower accident insurance included. Photo service and expo entry included.

Family friendly: Children and families can enjoy expo at Porto Antico cheer for athletes follow updates on La Mezza di Genova enjoy unique atmosphere and join arrival in Porto Antico experience Aquarium and Old Town.

Mejores partidos/eventos a los que asistir

Genoa Half Marathon 21.097 km: Signature race for those looking to push limits while crossing entire eastern waterfront of Genoa from Porto Antico along city center for about 3 km then panoramic Corso Italia for about 7 km until reaching Boccadasse area where turning point is located. Best for half marathoners seeking fast flat course with sea views.

10 km Competitive: Ideal for newcomers, fast runners, and those wanting scenic run without extreme distance starting Porto Antico measured and certified by FIDAL, first 5 overall classified men and women awarded. Perfect for personal best.

5 km Family Run and Kids Run: Ideal for families, walkers, tourists wanting scenic run without extreme distance starting Porto Antico, includes finisher medal and goodie bag, open to all.

City experience: Porto Antico finish with sea on one side and historic palazzi on other participants treated to stunning sights such as Aquarium, Bigo, Lanterna area, Boccadasse iconic fishing village, magnificent finish in Porto Antico. Flat but with technical turns in Old Town keeps alert.

Spring city charm: With Porto Antico, Old Town, Boccadasse, Corso Italia, race framed by sea of Ligurian coast offering breathtaking views in mild climate, many athletes from all over world participate making this race future regular event for half marathon enthusiasts.

Aspectos destacados de años anteriores

Fast and scenic city run: Past editions confirmed event as fast scenic city run where athletes glide along Genoa’s most iconic coastline departure from Porto Antico with passage through Old Town and Corso Italia returning to Porto Antico finally arrival in Porto Antico.

Course and atmosphere: Genoa Half Marathon offers unique experience set against one of world’s most enchanting backdrops with sound of sea on one side and historic palazzi on other participants treated to stunning sights such as Aquarium, Bigo, Boccadasse fishing village, magnificent finish in Porto Antico.

Community celebration: Organized by local athletics clubs with support of Municipality of Genoa and FIDAL, with many athletes from all over world making this race future regular event for half marathon enthusiasts alongside Rome, Milan, Florence. Expo exhibition space at Porto Antico hosting bib collection goodie bag event T-shirts timing chip photo service expo entry drink and nutrition stations medical assistance bag drop toilets showers accident insurance.

International field: Event attracts international athletes with Italian and foreign athletes registered for companies affiliated to FIDAL and other promotion bodies plus non-registered athletes with waiver reflecting diverse participation. Early editions held in spring with similar route.

Legado: Race has become one of most attended half marathons in Liguria combining sea and city, Mediterranean scrub, Porto Antico, Old Town, with official registration partner Endu and official site https://lamezzadigenova.it/.

Entradas oficiales

Official website and registration: Official site https://lamezzadigenova.it/ with road book downloadable route map available. Registration via Endu system or directly via official site with secure payments and early bird ticket badge. Contact info@lamezzadigenova.it for clubs requesting Excel form.

What official ticket includes: Finisher medal, event T-shirts, timing chip rental, pacers, photo service, expo entry, massage, drink stations, nutrition stations, medical assistance, bag drop, toilets, participation medal, diploma of participation printable few days later.

Pricing from previous editions: Early bird USD 27 based on 25 EUR, USD 33 based on 30 EUR, USD 38 based on 35 EUR, late USD 43 based on 40 EUR, final USD 49 based on 45 EUR for half marathon. 10 km USD 16 based on 15 EUR early to USD 27 based on 25 EUR late, 5 km USD 11 based on 10 EUR early to USD 16 based on 15 EUR. Current price step valid until end of November registration closes few days before race.

Transfer and refund policy: Participation fee non-refundable. It is possible to transfer registration to next edition no later than 15 days before race for fee USD 11 based on 10 EUR. For foreign non-competitive signing waiver chip timed alphabetically.

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