San Francesco Marathon

The San Francesco Marathon is an annual road race held every November in Assisi, Umbria, weaving together sport and spirituality across towns tied to Saint Francis of Assisi: Assisi, Spello, and Bastia Umbra. Launched in 2023 and organized by the amateur running club Life Running Assisi, the event has grown into one of central Italy's signature marathon weekends, drawing more than 1,600 runners across its distances. The flagship 42.195 km marathon and 21.0975 km half marathon both start in Assisi and finish at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, following a largely flat, rolling course through olive groves and Umbrian countryside -- the same route used in the 2025 edition. Shorter options include a competitive and non-competitive 10K, a family-friendly 'Vieni con me' walk, and the dog-friendly 'Wolfy Dog Run' over 3 km. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, November 22, with a marathon start planned around 9:00 a.m. and a 6-hour-30-minute time limit. Entry fees rise in tiers as race day approaches, with online registration handled through the ICRON platform; bib pickup runs Friday and Saturday before the race at the Expo village near the finish. Italian athletes registered with FIDAL clubs must present a valid medical certificate, while other international runners sign a liability waiver. Registration for the 2026 race is open now.