Cremona Half Marathon
The race that crosses the heart of the violin city
About The Cremona Half
Running in the Heart of Cremona
The Cremona Half Marathon is the running event that brings thousands of runners and enthusiasts to race through the streets and squares of the historic center of Cremona, in Lombardy. Organized by Triathlon Cremona Stradivari with the patronage of the Municipality, it is an event that combines the competitiveness of the official race with the popular and family-friendly dimension of non-competitive runs.
Three Routes for Everyone
The event offers three routes: the competitive half marathon of 21.097 km (red bibs), valid as a FIDAL race; the non-competitive StraCremona of 10 km (blue bibs); and the Family Run of 6 km (yellow bibs), open to families and walkers. An inclusive format that allows experienced runners, amateurs, and families to share the festive day together.
A Course Through the City's Treasures
The course starts in front of the Ponchielli Theatre, crosses Piazza Stradivari and the historic center, passing by the Church of San Michele and the Violin Museum, reaching the Bosco ex Parmigiano area. A route that also makes running a journey through Cremona's artistic and cultural heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage city of violin making.
Sport and City
The Cremona Half is much more than a race: it's an opportunity to experience the city through sport, involving runners from all over Italy and the entire community of the Province of Cremona. An event that intertwines sport, participation, and territorial enhancement, destined to become a regular fixture on the Lombardy running calendar.
The Cremona Half — edition 2026
The Cremona Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with a start at 9:00 AM from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II at the intersection with Via Porta Po Vecchia. The event, FIDAL certified and included in the national calendar, offers three routes suitable for runners of all levels.
The competitive half marathon of 21.097 km (red bibs) must be completed by 12:00 PM in Piazza Stradivari; the non-competitive StraCremona of 10 km (blue bibs) and the Family Run of 6 km (yellow bibs) start around 9:10 AM and must be completed by 11:00 AM. The course starts in front of the Ponchielli Theatre, crosses Piazza Stradivari and the historic center, passes by the Church of San Michele and the Violin Museum, and reaches the Bosco ex Parmigiano area. Organized by Triathlon Cremona Stradivari.
Programme The Cremona Half 2026
Sunday, September 20
- 09:00 AM — Start of the 21.097 km competitive Half Marathon (red bibs), from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II; finish by 12:00 PM in Piazza Stradivari
- Approx. 09:10 AM — Start of the 10 km non-competitive StraCremona (blue bibs); finish by 11:00 AM in Piazza Sant'Agata
- Approx. 09:10 AM — Start of the 6 km Family Run (yellow bibs); finish by 11:00 AM
Course
- Start in front of the Ponchielli Theatre, Piazza Stradivari, Church of San Michele, Violin Museum, Bosco ex Parmigiano area
Competitive race certified by FIDAL. Registration and details at lamezzadicremona.it.
Highlights The Cremona Half 2026
Prices The Cremona Half 2026
Practical information — The Cremona Half
Where
Start at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, finish in Piazza Stradivari (half marathon); routes through the historic center of Cremona (CR).
How to Get There
By train: Cremona station, a few minutes' walk from the center. By car: parking near the historic center.
Registration
Online registration for the three events (21 km, StraCremona 10 km, Family Run 6 km) at lamezzadicremona.it. Competitive race certified by FIDAL.
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Where does it take place — The Cremona Half
Centro storico di Cremona
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 26100 Cremona