Due Mari Marathon

The marathon that unites the two seas of Taranto

The Due Mari Marathon is the international marathon of Taranto, in Puglia, a road race covering the classic 42.195 km distance. It takes its name from the two bodies of water that define the geography of this Ionian city: the Mar Piccolo and the Mar Grande. Organized by ASD Nuova Atletica Taranto, the event was launched in 2025 with the goal of finally providing the city with a major urban marathon capable of attracting runners from all over Italy.

A route through history, sea, and industry

The race kicks off at the Giardini Virgilio in the heart of Taranto, following a route that is both a race and a story of the city. After crossing the center along Corso Due Mari, via D'Aquino, and via Di Palma, the course skirts the Military Arsenal and the SVAM area, continuing along the second inlet of the Mar Piccolo as far as Parco Cimino. The track reaches the circummarpiccolo, with a turnaround near the Histò, and returns toward the finish line by the Mar Grande Naval Station: a scenic finale that offers marathoners a glimpse of Taranto's maritime and military identity.

Marathon and relays

The competitive program is not limited to the individual marathon. Alongside the 42.195 km race, there are two relay formats designed to encourage participation for those not tackling the full distance:

• Classic Marathon of 42.195 km, with pacer services for various target times;
• 2x21 Relay, with two runners splitting the marathon into two half-marathons;
• 4x10 Relay, with four runners covering segments of approximately ten kilometers each.

Much more than a race

The Due Mari Marathon is a full-fledged sports weekend, featuring an Athlete's Village, meetings, technical conferences, and entertainment in the days leading up to the race, as well as tastings of local products. The event is supported by the Municipality of Taranto and the Regional Council of Puglia, confirming the race's ambition to become a staple of the Apulian running calendar and a key tool for promoting tourism in the city of the two seas.