Termal Bologna Marathon 2027 – Italy

• March 7, 2027
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• March 7, 2027
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What to expect

Termal Bologna Marathon is a major event where sport merges with history, culture, art, music, and good food of one of oldest cities in Europe. The event is known as The Running Symphony, letting yourself be guided by heartbeat of Bologna for much more than a marathon.

You can expect three unique routes taking you to authentic heart of city, among UNESCO heritage porticoes, iconic squares, and views rich in history, where every step becomes part of collective story. Here running meets culture, energy of community, and timeless beauty of Bologna. It is a challenge that involves body and mind, but above all experience that stays within, well beyond finish line.

The event offers three days of celebration in Piazza Maggiore, one of most beautiful squares in Italy, offering all participants various opportunities to visit and discover unique city. Expect 10,000 plus runners, 50 plus nations, 3 event days at distances scheduled.

Match/event dates

Main race day: March 7, 2027 – Sunday – 6th Edition Termal Bologna Marathon – The Running Symphony
Distance: 42.195 KM marathon plus accompanying distances
Expo days: Termal Bologna Marathon expo on Friday March 5, 2027 and Saturday March 6, 2027 for bib and race pack collection. Athletes who are unable to collect bib and race pack on Friday or Saturday before race can book collection on morning of Sunday March 7, 2027
Registration windows: 1st tier until July 31, 2026, 2nd tier until October 20, 2026, 3rd tier until January 10, 2027, closure until February 21, 2027
Future registrations reference: May 15, 2026 to February 21, 2027 registration period per Future Registrations listing
Official site: https://www.bolognamarathon.run/home
Contact: info@bolognamarathon.run, Via Guglielmo Marconi n. 47 – 40122 Bologna

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Stadium & sports venue

Main venue: Piazza Maggiore, Bologna – central square, one of most beautiful squares in Italy, heart of Bologna historic centre, start and finish area for all distances. Address Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, BO, Italia.

Course environment: UNESCO-listed porticoes, iconic squares and scenes steeped in history. Each course guides you through Bologna’s iconic architecture and energetic streets, making inspiring competition backdrop. Route takes you to very heart of city through porticoes, historic towers, university district.

Expo venue: Location in Bologna city centre near Piazza Maggiore for bib collection and official merchandise.

Venue capacity: Open road race with maximum 3,000 participants per some categories, but overall 10,000 plus runners across all distances.

Full fixture or event schedule

Three unique routes:

• Marathon 42.195 KM: Full marathon – The Running Symphony – unique route of 42 kilometers authentic heart of city
• 30 Km dei Portici: 30 km race under porticoes – signature distance celebrating UNESCO porticoes
• 21 Km Run Tune Up: Half marathon distance – tune up for spring season

Three days celebration:

• Friday March 5, 2027: Expo opening, bib collection, pasta party, shakeout runs
• Saturday March 6, 2027: Expo continued, bib collection, shakeout runs, city tours, technical briefing
• Sunday March 7, 2027: Race day – morning collection for late arrivals by booking, start in Piazza Maggiore, finish festival

Additional events: Music along course, cultural visits, food experiences.

Teams, athletes & participants

Open to everyone: Event open to everyone meeting age requirements, with maximum participants per distance.

Nations: 50 plus nations represented, international field.

Age requirements: Minimum age 20 years thousandth for marathon – born 2007 or earlier for 2027 edition. Youth categories 12-17 years and children under 12 for shorter charity events – registration form for minor must be signed by person exercising parental responsibility.

Elite field: International elite marathoners plus Italian top runners seeking personal best on fast city course.

Community runners: Large mass participation field with charity registrations.

Teams: Running clubs, corporate teams, charity teams.

Tournament format & competition structure

Road race format: Certified road race with chip timing, net and gun time, single loop and partial double loop through city centre.

Categories:

• Overall marathon: 42.195 KM individual competition
• 30 Km dei Portici: Individual 30 km
• 21 Km Run Tune Up: Individual half marathon

Awards: Overall male/female, age groups, teams. Prize ceremony in Piazza Maggiore.

Time limit: Typical marathon cutoff around 6 hours, allowing all abilities.

Qualification: No qualification time required for mass entry, but elite entry available.

Charity registration: Special charity registration categories for adults 18 years and older and youth 12-17 years and children under 12 with reduced fees.

Match/event times

Morning collection: Bookable collection on morning of Sunday March 7, 2027 for athletes unable to collect Friday or Saturday.

Start times: Marathon typically starts early morning from Piazza Maggiore – around 9:00 to 9:30 AM – followed by 30 km and half marathon starts in waves. Exact times published closer to event.

Expo hours: Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM for bib collection.

Finish festival: Piazza Maggiore celebrations from late morning until afternoon with food, music, awards.

Cutoff: Course remains open until afternoon to allow all finishers.

Ticket types

Marathon 42.195 KM entry: Tiered pricing with early bird and final tiers.

30 Km dei Portici entry: Similar tiered structure.

21 Km Run Tune Up entry: Half marathon entry with lower price point.

Charity registrations:

• Adults 18 years and older: $18.40 USD corresponding to EUR 17.00
• Youth 12-17 years: $10.80 USD corresponding to EUR 10.00
• Children under 12: $5.40 USD corresponding to EUR 5.00

Inclusions: Entry includes bib, chip timing, technical shirt, finisher medal, bag, access to refreshments, medical support, expo.

Ticket release phases

1st tier – Early bird: $59.50 USD corresponding to EUR 55.00 until July 31, 2026 – SCADUTO phase ended.

2nd tier – Standard: $70.30 USD corresponding to EUR 65.00 until October 20, 2026 – IN CORSO current phase.

3rd tier – Late: $81.10 USD corresponding to EUR 75.00 until January 10, 2027.

Closure phase: $91.90 USD corresponding to EUR 85.00 until February 21, 2027 closure.

2026 reference pricing: Bologna Marathon product price 70.00 EUR for 2026 edition, range 35 to 87 EUR across distances on Ahotu platform – 35 EUR early half marathon to 87 EUR late marathon.

Future registrations: Registration opening May 15, 2026 until February 21, 2027 per sportpress listing.

How to register: Via official site bolognamarathon.run, World’s Marathons platform, ENDU platform, or direct WhatsApp chat with AI assistant MirIAm available 24/7 on web page and WhatsApp with immediate assistance and human supervision.

VIP & hospitality options

Direct WhatsApp chat: Contact directly on WhatsApp to register with instant personal communication, direct support 24/7, immediate push notifications.

Official WhatsApp Channel: Join broadcast channel with over 1.2K members for verified official communications, zero spam only valuable content, community of running enthusiasts, exclusive offers and discounts.

Newsletter via email: Receive updates directly in inbox with exclusive content, race results, news previews, easy to manage and quick unsubscribe.

MirIAm AI Assistant: Chat with MirIAm virtual assistant available 24/7 on web page and WhatsApp for intelligent assistance always available, instant personalized responses, information on races, registrations, routes, lots of surprises and games.

Hospitality in Piazza Maggiore: VIP areas in historic square offering view of start/finish, plus opportunities to visit and discover unique city during three days celebration.

Stadium & event rules

What is needed to register: Follow steps to find necessary documents – ID, medical certificate for competitive participants per Italian athletics rules, self-certification for non-competitive.

Age: Minimum age 20 years thousandth for marathon, youth and children categories for shorter distances with parental signature.

Bib collection: At Termal Bologna Marathon expo Friday March 5 and Saturday March 6, 2027. Athletes unable to collect Friday or Saturday can book collection on morning of Sunday March 7, 2027.

Course rules: No headphones in elite field, follow course marshals, respect UNESCO porticoes, no littering.

Time limit: Must finish within official cutoff to receive medal and time.

Medical: Medical support along course, mandatory reporting of medical conditions.

How to get there

Location: Piazza Maggiore, Bologna, BO, Italia – historic centre.

By train: Bologna Centrale high-speed station served by Frecciarossa, Italo from Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice, then 10 minute walk or bus to Piazza Maggiore.

By car: A1 Milan-Bologna and A14 Bologna-Ancona motorways, exit Bologna, parking at Parcheggio Piazza VIII Agosto, Staveco, or outside centre with bus.

By air: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport BLQ with Aerobus to Centrale station then walk, plus Florence, Milan airports with train connections.

Walking: Piazza Maggiore is pedestrian area, easily reachable on foot from anywhere in historic centre.

Public transport & parking

Public transport: TPER buses serving Piazza Maggiore area, routes 11, 14, 19, 25, plus historic centre shuttle. Aerobus BLQ from airport to Centrale.

Expo transport: Free shuttle or walking from Central station to expo and Piazza Maggiore.

Parking: Parcheggio Piazza VIII Agosto free shuttle Link Nye Marathon reference navetta gratuita da Piazza VIII Agosto, Staveco parking, Parcheggio Tanari, plus Park and Ride at outskirts.

Race day: Roads closed around Piazza Maggiore and porticoes route, use public transport or walk.

Accommodation areas

Piazza Maggiore and historic centre: Most convenient for start/finish, with boutique hotels, B&Bs within walking distance, allowing easy morning access.

Bologna Centrale area: Near station with many hotels, easy transport to start.

University district and Via del Pratello: Lively area with restaurants and bars for carbo-loading.

Outside centre – Fiera and Casalecchio: More affordable hotels with bus to centre.

Thermal area – Termal reference: Termal title suggests partnership with thermal spa area – accommodation near thermal baths outside Bologna for pre-race wellness.

Food & drink at the venue

Piazza Maggiore: Three days celebration offering various opportunities to visit and discover city – food stalls with Emilian specialties: tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, mortadella, crescentine, local wines.

Course refreshments: Water and sports drink stations every 5 km, plus gels, fruit.

Expo: Food exhibitors with pasta party.

Bologna culinary: Known as La Grassa fat city – pre-race carbo loading at trattorias in historic centre.

Accessibility

Course: Flat city course with some cobblestones in Piazza Maggiore and porticoes – accessible for wheelchair athletes in some categories, check with organizer.

Expo and Piazza: Piazza Maggiore accessible, with step-free access to start/finish area.

Registration: Online registration accessible, with WhatsApp support for immediate assistance.

Support: Contact info@bolognamarathon.run for specific accessibility requests.

Best matches/events to attend

Marathon 42.195 KM: Full experience – Running Symphony through UNESCO porticoes, iconic squares and scenes steeped in history, where every step becomes part of shared story.

30 Km dei Portici: Signature distance unique to Bologna – running under extensive portico system UNESCO heritage, ideal for those wanting longer than half but not full marathon.

21 Km Run Tune Up: Fast half marathon perfect for spring tune up, energetic streets inspiring competition backdrop.

Expo and Piazza festival: Three days celebration in one of most beautiful squares in Italy offering opportunities to visit and discover unique city, with community energy.

Previous year’s highlights

2026 edition: Bologna Marathon March 1, 2026 – 5th edition with product price 70.00 EUR – course details Piazza Maggiore start/finish – 10,000 plus runners expected, 50 plus nations.

Course praise: Each course guides you through Bologna’s iconic architecture and energetic streets, making inspiring competition backdrop.

Community: Where sport meets history – sport merges with history, culture, art, music and good food of one of oldest cities in Europe.

Support channels: Official WhatsApp Channel with over 1.2K members, MirIAm AI assistant monitored by human staff, newsletter via email.

Official tickets

Official site: https://www.bolognamarathon.run/home – registration and information
Product pricing reference: Bologna Marathon price 65.00 EUR early 2027 edition, 70.00 EUR 2026 edition, range 35 to 87 EUR across distances per Ahotu platform
Tiered pricing in USD: 1st tier $59.50 USD corresponding to EUR 55.00 until July 31, 2026, 2nd tier $70.30 USD corresponding to EUR 65.00 until October 20, 2026, 3rd tier $81.10 USD corresponding to EUR 75.00 until January 10, 2027, closure $91.90 USD corresponding to EUR 85.00 until February 21, 2027
Charity registration: Adults $18.40 USD corresponding to EUR 17.00, youth $10.80 USD corresponding to EUR 10.00, children under 12 $5.40 USD corresponding to EUR 5.00
Platforms: ENDU, World’s Marathons, Ahotu, direct via official site and WhatsApp
Contact: info@bolognamarathon.run, Via Guglielmo Marconi n. 47 – 40122 Bologna, plus WhatsApp chat and MirIAm AI assistant 24/7

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