Brescia Art Marathon
Running among the UNESCO monuments of the 'Lioness of Italy'
About Brescia Art Marathon
Running Through Art
The Brescia Art Marathon, known as BAM, is the marathon of the Lombardy capital: a running event that makes the city of Brescia and its historical-artistic heritage the true protagonist. The courses traverse the center and symbolic places of the "Lioness of Italy," among UNESCO World Heritage sites and different eras of the city's history.
Three Distances for Everyone
The event offers three races: the full marathon (42.195 km), the half marathon (21.097 km), and the 10 km. The routes, certified and FIDAL-approved, are smooth and never monotonous: the marathon and half marathon tell Brescia's many stories, intertwining eras and landscapes, while the 10 km stays entirely in the center, turning it into a festive and fast circuit.
A Festival of Thousands of Runners
With participation around eight thousand registered runners and representatives from over thirty countries, BAM is one of the most attended running events in Lombardy. Elite athletes and amateurs share the same streets, in a festive atmosphere that also involves the crowd lining the course.
Sport and City
Organized in collaboration with local sports organizations and sponsors, the Brescia Art Marathon is now a regular fixture in early spring. By combining competition, popular participation, and the enhancement of the historic center, it helps promote Brescia's image as a city of art and sport, capable of attracting visitors and runners from all over Italy and abroad.
Brescia Art Marathon — edition 2026
The 24th edition of the Bossoni Brescia Art Marathon took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, starting from Via X Giornate at 8:30 AM. The date coincided with International Women's Day, giving an additional symbolic value to the event.
The three distances — marathon, half marathon, and 10 km — traversed the historic center of Brescia on FIDAL-certified and approved courses, with approximately 8,000 participants from over 30 countries.
Programme Brescia Art Marathon 2026
Sunday, March 8, 2026
- 8:30 AM — Start from Via X Giornate
The Three Races
- Marathon — 42.195 km, a route through Brescia's eras and landscapes
- Half Marathon — 21.097 km
- 10 km (BCC Brescia 10k) — entirely within the historic center, a fast and festive circuit
2026 Winners
- Marathon: Davide Angilella (fourth consecutive victory) and Laura Gotti
- Half Marathon: Alberto Vender and Sara Bottarelli (third consecutive victory)
- 10 km: Enrico Vecchi and Angela Girelli
Highlights Brescia Art Marathon 2026
The three distances among the UNESCO monuments, the 8,000 runners from over 30 countries, and the coincidence with International Women's Day.
Prices Brescia Art Marathon 2026
Practical information — Brescia Art Marathon
Where
Start from Via X Giornate, in the historic center of Brescia. City routes among UNESCO monuments.
When
A Sunday in early March. Start in the morning (around 8:30 AM).
Registration
Paid registration on the official website, divided by the three distances. Check fees and deadlines.
How to Get There
Brescia is served by the Milan-Venice high-speed train line, the A4 motorway, and the city's metro, which connects the station to the historic center.
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Where does it take place — Brescia Art Marathon
Centro storico di Brescia
Via X Giornate, 25121 Brescia