On March 22, the Acea Run Rome The Marathon, the 2026 Rome Marathon, will take place, one of the most anticipated sporting events in the capital.
22 March 2026
Rome
Acea Run Rome The Marathon 2026 returns on Sunday, March 22.
Now in its 31st edition, the Rome Marathon is one of Italy’s most attended and iconic sporting events.
Acea is a sponsor of the event, which brings together sport, wellness and the enhancement of the historic and artistic heritage, and is capable each year of engaging thousands of Italian and international runners, families, volunteers and enthusiasts.
The Rome Marathon champions an important message: #runforwater.
This year, the race takes on an even deeper meaning, as it takes place on the same day as World Water Day,
reminding us how essential this resource is to the lives of all of us, both on and off the course.
What is more challenging than a marathon?
A journey that stretches for kilometres, where every step requires energy, determination, and endurance.
In this battle with ourselves and our limits, water becomes the most valuable ally.
As Italy’s leading water operator, Acea manages the integrated water service with a long-term vision, promoting network resilience and the protection of water resources, with the aim of generating sustainable value for the territory and the communities it serves.
For over a century, the company has managed the Capital’s water system, guaranteeing an essential service every day to citizens, businesses and institutions.
A commitment that translates into continuous investments in infrastructure, technological innovation, digitalization and sustainability.
The more than 35,000 runners taking part in the 2026 Rome Marathon will have the opportunity to follow a fast, smooth route.
The Acea Run Rome The Marathon will get underway on March 22, in Via dei Fori Imperiali, and will unfold along a 42.195 km route that takes in some of the Capital’s most evocative and iconic landmarks, before finishing at the Circo Massimo.
Historic landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Pyramid of Cestius, Castel Sant’Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica will serve as the setting for the sporting event. Additionally, iconic venues of Roman sport and culture, such as the Foro Italico, will also be involved before runners reach the finish line.
From March 19 to 22, at the Circo Massimo, the Acea stand will be a meeting point for athletes and enthusiasts.
Come and visit us to discover our initiatives, learn more about our support for the marathon, and experience the excitement of the race up close.
Once again this year, the “Get Ready Acea Run Rome the Marathon” sessions return: free, group training runs open to everyone, ideal for preparing for the 2026 Rome Marathon. Each session is an unmissable opportunity to run together with the official pacers of the Acea Run Rome The Marathon.
The Get Ready sessions accompany runners of all levels along a progressive and motivating training path, with group workouts led by qualified coaches and official Acea Run Rome The Marathon pacers, ready to provide technical guidance, support, and useful advice to tackle the race at their best.
Alongside the training sessions, the event programme also includes numerous initiatives open to everyone, such as the Acea Water Fun Run – 5K, a non-competitive city run dedicated to families and enthusiasts, and the Acea Run4Rome, a solidarity relay that allows participants to run the marathon as a team while supporting charitable projects.
Meet-up at 8:15 a.m., departure at 9:00 a.m. – Ponte Milvio, "Giro dei Ponti"
Get Ready - 27.5 km suitable for everyone: 5 laps of 5.5 km, from faster paces to fit walking, led by the official pacers of Acea Run Rome the Marathon.
The app for a community that loves water and the environment
Acea encourages citizens to adopt a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle by using the Acquea app, which, thanks to its features, helps users take care of a precious resource like water while also contributing to reducing CO2 emissions.
Staying hydrated during the run is essential for both performance and overall health. Along the 2025 Rome Marathon route, athletes will have access to drinking water thanks to the water houses and the more than 3,000 nasoni distributed throughout the city.
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The bond between Acea and the Marathon reflects a deep connection to the capital, where the company has been operating for over 110 years, ensuring daily high-quality services for the community. On 2 April 1906, Emilian Dorando Pietri won the first Rome Marathon, crossing the finish line in Piazza Siena.
Among this event’s most significant historical moments, Rome 1960 Olympic Games stand out, with Ehiopian athlete Abebe Bikila, famously running barefoot to victory.
The modern Marathon as we know it today began in 1995, thanks to the Italia Marathon Club, which quickly transformed the Rome City Marathon into Italy’s leading Marathon in terms of participation and prestige. In 2011, the event was awarded the IAAF Gold Label in 2011. In recent years, the competition has continued to evolve, reaching its current prominence and popularity.
Runners from all over the world gathered in the Eternal City thanks to “Acea Run Rome The Marathon”, the race that promotes the values of inclusion and equality, along an itinerary among the most evocative places in Rome.
Robert Ngeno wins the 2025 Rome Marathon
The winner of the 30th edition of the Acea Run the Marathon is Kenyan athlete Robert Ngeno, who completed the 42-km race in 2h 07'35". Brian Kipsang secured the silver medal, finishing in 2h 07'58".
Another Kenyan, Joshua Kogo, took the bronze with a time of 2h 08'01".
Among the top 10 finishers were 2 Italians: Daniele Meucci placed eighth with a time of 2h 12’44’’, followed by Luca Parisi in tenth place, finishing in 2h 20'01'
Betty Chepkwony wins the women's category once again
In the women’s category, the winner of the 2025 Rome Marathon is Kenyan athlete Betty Chepkwony, who finished in 2h 26'16", claiming another victory after her 2023 triumph. Ethiopian Selam Fente Gebre followed with a time of 2h 28’22", while Rebecca Kangogo secured third place in 2h 31'16".
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The Water Marathon, a celebration of sport/ PDF 119 Kb
The 2024 edition of the ACEA Run Rome the Marathon saw Kenyan runners Asbel Rutto triumph in the men's category and Ivyne Lagat in the women's category.
This year, the event took on special significance by becoming the first "Water Marathon", with the hashtag #runforwater symbolizing the deep connection between sport and water resources. An event that combined competitive spirit and environmental sustainability, with over 60,000 liters of water distributed to athletes through 100,000 biocompostable cups, confirming ACEA's commitment to environmental protection and promoting a new culture of water conservation.
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Inclusiveness is one of the keywords of the Rome Marathon 2023, which this year embraces everyone, competitive runners, families, children and even four-legged friends, also wearing bibs.
Another surprise awaits the participants a few moments before the start in the Imperial Forum: the aerobatic team Frecce Tricolori, for the first time in an Italian marathon, will spread the world's largest tricolour in the sky over Rome.
A new mascot for the 2023 edition, the sea turtle Vittoria of the Caretta Caretta species, in agreement with the WWF, was chosen as the symbol in support of the marine species protected by the association.
On the subject of news, the winner of the Rome Marathon 2023 will receive an exceptional prize, a medal inspired by the Colosseum, one of the 7 Wonders of the World and symbol of the city of Rome.
The winner of the 29th edition of the Acea Run the Marathon is Moroccan Taoufik Allam, who finished the 42 km in 2h07’43. The silver medal went to Wilfred Kigen in 2h08’45”, the bronze medal to another Kenyan, Rogers Keror, who clocked 2h10’50”. 3 Italians ended in the 10 top finishers, too. Neka Crippa finished 6th, followed by La Rosa, 8th. Alessandro Giacobazzi registered the third best time among the Italians, finishing behind La Rosa in 2h22'13”.
Kenyan Betty Chepkwony is the 2023 Rome Marathon winner in 2h23'01" followed by Ethiopian Fozya Jemal Amid in 2h25'08". Third position for Zinash Getachew in 2h25'58”.
Already committed to becoming the most sustainable marathon since 2021, Acea Run Rome The Marathon's ambitious goal for the coming years is to achieve carbon neutrality.
As part of its goals for 2023, Acea Run Rome The Marathon pursues the idea of becoming “plastic free”. In addition, 3,000 trees will also be planted in Guatemala with the dual purpose of absorbing CO2 emissions and supporting the economy and nutrition of local farming families.
From the use of recycled materials to electric mobility, the organisation's ongoing commitment is to promote ever greener lifestyles.
With its flow that accompanies the marathon runners towards the finish line and victory, the river Tiber was chosen as the symbol of the Rome Marathon.
For the Acea Run4Rome solidarity relay, the paving with star motif of the Campidoglio was chosen, while on the medal of the Stracittadina Fun Race the Columns are represented, as a tribute to the Temple of Venus.
The medals of the Acea Run Rome The Marathon 2021 feature one of the symbols of the city of Rome: the sampietrini cobblestones.
The sampietrini also feature on the Acea Run4Rome relay medal surrounded by some of Rome’s most important historic buildings that form its skyline.
Instead, the medals of the Stracittadina Fun Race feature the Colosseum, one of the most representative monuments of the city and the competition.
The winner of the 2021 Acea Run Rome The Marathon is Kenyan Clement Langat Kiprono, in 2h08'23", followed by Emmanuel Naibei, from Tanzania, in 2h08'28". The third athlete on the podium is Ethiopia's Deresa Ulfata Geleta, 2h08'42".
In the women’s marathon, the first across the line was Kenya's Peris Lagat Cherono, in 2h29'29". Her compatriot Judith Jurubet came second, in 2h30'50". In third place, the Ethiopian Jifar Fantu Zewude, 2h32'02".
XXV Maratona Internazionale di Roma Acea title sponsor dell'evento di running più atteso dell'anno
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Maratona di Roma, Acea title sponsor della 24ª edizione
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