Omphalos Half Marathon
The seaside half marathon in Marotta that runs for autism
About Omphalos Half Marathon
A race that looks to the sea and social causes
The Omphalos Half Marathon is one of the most cherished events in spring road running in the Marche region. It takes place in Marotta, the district facing the Adriatic Sea in the Municipality of Mondolfo, Province of Pesaro and Urbino, with the start and finish line at Piazza dell'Unificazione, in the heart of the seaside town. The course, completely renovated and designed along the seafront, offers athletes fast and flat kilometers just a stone's throw from the beach.
Four races in a single celebration of sport
The event offers multiple formats designed to welcome both competitive athletes and those who run for passion:
- Competitive Half Marathon of 21.097 km, included in the national FIDAL calendar;
- Competitive Omphalos Ten of 10.050 km;
- Non-competitive Omphalos Ten of 10.050 km;
- Fun run open to families and enthusiasts.
The half marathon course is designed as a loop of approximately 10.5 km to be repeated twice, entirely along the seafront: a configuration that makes it particularly fast and suitable for personal bests.
Sport and solidarity for autism
What makes this race special is not just the maritime setting. The event is organized by the Omphalos autism & families Association OdV, based in Fano, in collaboration with Caraffa Sport & Run and with the patronage of the Municipality of Mondolfo and the Marche Region. The entire proceeds from registrations are donated to life projects for people with autism: educational and sports assistance, legal support, and all forms of support for families. Running the Omphalos Half Marathon therefore also means making a concrete contribution to an important cause for the region.
A growing event
Born in 2018, the event has grown edition after edition, attracting hundreds of runners from all over the Marche region and neighboring regions. The renovation of the course along the sea has brought times closer to the race's historical records, making Marotta an interesting stop for those seeking a smooth half marathon in a prestigious tourist setting.
Omphalos Half Marathon — edition 2026
A fast and well-attended race
The 2026 edition of the Omphalos Half Marathon saw over 300 participants, confirming the growth of the Marotta-Mondolfo event. The redesigned course along the sea allowed for notable performances, approaching and surpassing the race's historical benchmarks.
Races on the program
- Competitive Half Marathon (21.097 km), valid for the FIDAL calendar;
- Competitive Omphalos Ten (10.050 km);
- Non-competitive Omphalos Ten (10.050 km);
- Fun run along the seafront.
Programme Omphalos Half Marathon 2026
Program for Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Start and finish: Piazza dell'Unificazione, Marotta (Mondolfo, PU)
- Bib collection: Saturday afternoon (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and Sunday morning (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM)
- Race starts in the morning, with a loop on the seafront to be repeated twice for the half marathon
Half Marathon Results (21.097 km)
- Men: 1st Rachid Berhamdane (Daunia Running) in approx. 1h11'19" - new course record; 2nd Ismail El Haissoufi (1h11'52"); 3rd Andrea Fiorani (1h12'16")
- Women: 1st Penelope Crostelli (Marotta Mondolfo Run) in 1h30'13"
10 km Results
- Men: 1st Davide Venerucci (37'03")
- Women: 1st Elisa Orciari (46'55")
Highlights Omphalos Half Marathon 2026
Prices Omphalos Half Marathon 2026
Practical information — Omphalos Half Marathon
Where and when
Start and finish in Piazza dell'Unificazione in Marotta, a district of Mondolfo (PU). The race traditionally takes place on the third Sunday of May, in the morning.
How to get there
By car: Marotta-Mondolfo exit from the SS16 Adriatica or from the A14 motorway (Marotta-Mondolfo toll booth). By train: Marotta-Mondolfo station on the Bologna-Ancona Adriatic line, a few minutes' walk from the start.
Registration and fees
Online registration via the icron platform (link on the official website). Indicative fees: €25 for the half marathon, €20 for the competitive 10 km, €8-10 for the non-competitive. Bib collection on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning before the start.
Contacts
Omphalos autism & families Association OdV - tel. +39 331 3645568 - website www.omphaloshalfmarathon.it
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Where does it take place — Omphalos Half Marathon
Piazza dell'Unificazione, Marotta
Piazza dell'Unificazione, 61037 Mondolfo