Faenza Half Marathon

The Faenza Half Marathon

The Faenza Half Marathon is the winter running event of the Municipality of Faenza, in the Province of Ravenna, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Every year, at the end of January, the city of ceramics transforms into a large race course, with start and finish in the scenic Piazza del Popolo, overlooking the Palazzo del Podestà and the Palazzo Comunale. The organization is managed by Overcome Team, with the support of the Municipality of Faenza.

Three races for everyone

The event offers three distances designed for competitive athletes, amateur runners, and families:

• the 21.097 km half marathon, the main event on a predominantly flat and fast course, ideal for achieving personal bests;
• the competitive 10 km, a new addition introduced in 2026 and certified by FIDAL (Italian Federation of Athletics);
• the 6.8 km Family Run, a non-competitive fun run open to all, to be completed running or walking.

A route through the historic center and rebirth

The course winds through the historic center of Faenza and the districts renovated after the flood that severely hit Romagna in 2023. From the city center, the route passes through Corso Saffi, Ponte delle Grazie, Corso Europa, Via Forlivese, and numerous city streets, in a loop that combines the charm of the center with more modern avenues. Running the Faenza Half Marathon also means symbolically crossing a city that has managed to rise again, returning a major sporting event to the community that had been missing for years.

Growing numbers

Already in its second edition, the event registered over 1,400 participants, with the half marathon quickly selling out. The race attracts athletes from all over Emilia-Romagna and neighboring regions, confirming itself as one of the most popular events in the Romagna running calendar at the start of the year.

A celebration for the city

Beyond the competitive aspect, the Faenza Half Marathon is a day of celebration for the entire Manfreda city: the Family Run involves families and children, while along the route and in Piazza del Popolo, the atmosphere is that of a major popular event. An opportunity to discover Faenza, world-renowned for its ceramic tradition, by experiencing it at the rhythm of running.