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Maratona del Riso

May 1, 2027 · 9:00 AMSanthià, Piedmont, Italy

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Race Day

58°F

48–64°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

98ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

1,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Maratona del Riso (Rice Marathon), officially registered as the Maratona di Riso Italiano, is an annual road race held every Italian Labour Day (1 May) in Santhià, a small town in the rice-growing plains of the Vercelli province of Piedmont. Organized by Club Super Marathon Italia, the event offers a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K, all starting and finishing at Piazza Zapelloni. The pancake-flat course is run as a double loop for the marathon and a single loop for the half marathon, winding through the "Borghi delle Vie d'Acqua" (Villages of the Waterways) and the neighboring communities of Tronzano Vercellese, Bianzè, Crova, Salasco, and San Germano Vercellese. The scenery is a checkerboard of flooded rice paddies, though the open farmland can bring strong crosswinds. The 2026 edition drew nearly 1,000 finishers across all three distances, its largest turnout yet. Generous cutoffs (8 hours for the marathon, 4 hours for the half, 2 hours for the 10K) make it welcoming to first-time marathoners and charity runners alike.

Minimum Age: 20 years
Entry Methods: Online registration via the official maratonadelriso.piemonte.it iscrizioni page
On-site/in-person registration where permitted per the official regulation
Eligibility: Minimum age 20 on race day for the marathon (typical Italian FIDAL road-race minimum)
Required Documents: Photo ID
Valid Italian FIDAL/RunCard medical fitness certificate where required for Italian race registration
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Review the official race regulation (Regolamento) published on the organizer's FIDAL calendar listing before registering

01: Organized by Club Super Marathon Italia (CSMI); held annually on 1 May (Festa dei Lavoratori, Italy's Labour Day public holiday)
02: The 2026 edition (the 2nd under the current "Maratona di Riso Italiano" registration/organization) drew close to 1,000 finishers across all distances despite strong winds
03: Course billed as passing through the most important rice-growing area in Italy, between Santhià and Vercelli

Questions about the Maratona del Riso 2027

When is the Maratona del Riso 2027?

Saturday, May 1, 2027.

Where is the Maratona del Riso?

Santhià, Piedmont, Italy.

What time does the Maratona del Riso start?

The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.

What is the Maratona del Riso time limit?

8 hours.

How do I enter the Maratona del Riso 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration via the official maratonadelriso.piemonte.it iscrizioni page; On-site/in-person registration where permitted per the official regulation.

How much does the Maratona del Riso 2027 cost?

Marathon - General Entry: €50. Half Marathon - General Entry: €20. 10K - General Entry: €15.

What is the Maratona del Riso elevation gain?

30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Maratona del Riso course like?

It passes Piazza Zapelloni (start/finish), Vercelli rice paddies (risaie) and Tronzano Vercellese.

What is the weather like at the Maratona del Riso?

Race-day temperatures are usually 9–18 °C (48–64 °F). Feels mild.

How many runners does the Maratona del Riso have?

1,000 participants. Medium-sized race.

Is the Maratona del Riso a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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