Mantova Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Mantova Half Marathon is an annual road race through the historic center of Mantua (Mantova), Italy, run on a completely flat, closed-to-traffic course that loops twice through the city's UNESCO World Heritage old town, passing its Renaissance palaces, lakes, and Piazza Sordello. The 2026 edition is the 31st running, held on September 27, 2026, starting near Campo Canoa and finishing in Piazza Sordello. Aid stations are placed every 5 kilometers per FIDAL regulations, and a 2-hour-45-minute time limit applies. The event, organized by QuiSport with timing support from EvoData, typically draws around 2,000 runners and has grown over three decades into one of northern Italy's established autumn half marathons, pairing the race with the city's art and cultural heritage.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Piazza Sordello - finish line, framed by the Ducal Palace and Mantua's cathedral
Campo Canoa - race start, on the shore of the Mincio river lakes
Historic center of Mantua - UNESCO World Heritage old town, covered twice on the double-loop course
Mantua, Lombardy, Italy
IT
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 on race day
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- Valid medical certificate for competitive sport (or FIDAL/foreign federation membership card) as required for Italian road races
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official Mantova Half Marathon website / ENDU portal
- Offline registration by submitting an Excel entry form to the organizer by email
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official 2026 regulation (Regolamento MHM 2026) on the race website before registering; no general refund policy is advertised publicly
Course is FIDAL-regulated with aid stations every 5 km
Registration closes early if the field reaches the 2,000-athlete cap
2026 is the 31st edition of the race
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