Rimini Marathon
The Lowdown
Rimini Marathon is a flat, FIDAL-certified marathon run each April along the Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna, with start and finish at the Rotonda Lucio Battisti beside the Grand Hotel Rimini. The 42.195 km course, which gains only about 195 meters over its full distance, alternates between the seafront promenade and Rimini's historic center, passing the Arch of Augustus, before returning to the beachfront finish -- a layout well suited to first-time marathoners and personal-best attempts, with a 7-hour time limit. A 21.097 km half marathon and a non-competitive 16 km Ten Miles share the course and race weekend, alongside a 7 km Family Run and a 2 km Kids Run. The 2026 edition, its 12th, drew roughly 10,000 total participants across all distances, with more than 2,100 finishers in the full marathon; that year's half marathon field sold out weeks before race day. The event is organized by ASD Rimini Marathon Unstoppable, with both the marathon and half marathon holding FIDAL National Calendar status. The 2027 edition is scheduled for the weekend of April 16-18, with the marathon and half marathon run on Sunday, April 18.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Arch of Augustus (Arco di Augusto)
Rimini's historic center
Adriatic seafront promenade (lungomare)
Rotonda Lucio Battisti / Grand Hotel Rimini (start and finish)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Eligibility
- Runners with a World Athletics or FIDAL card compete as competitive entrants
- Runners without one are classified as non-competitive but still receive a bib and finisher medal
Required Documents
- Confirmation letter for bib pickup at the Marathon Village
- Valid medical fitness certificate, World Athletics/FIDAL card, or RUNCARD for competitive classification
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Endu.net, linked from the official riminimarathon.it site
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. If the event is cancelled for extraordinary reasons, participation may be deferred to the following year's edition through regular re-registration with specific justification.
12th edition held in April 2026; organized by ASD Rimini Marathon Unstoppable.
Both the marathon and half marathon are FIDAL National Calendar races on a FIDAL-measured and certified course.
2026 edition drew roughly 10,000 total participants across all distances, with more than 2,100 marathon finishers; the half marathon field sold out weeks ahead of race day.
Course is described by the organizers and local press as flat ('piatta come una tavola'), suited to first marathons and personal bests.
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