Saint Valentine's Marathon
The race of love between Terni and the Marmore Waterfalls
About Saint Valentine's Marathon
The race in the city of love
The Saint Valentine's Marathon is the symbolic running event of Terni, the city that holds the relics of Saint Valentine, patron saint of lovers. It is no coincidence that the race is held on the most romantic weekend of the year and has chosen the hashtag #runforlove as its motto: those who cross the finish line receive a heart-shaped medal, designed each year by students from the local art high school.
A route through the green heart of Umbria
The course starts from the historic center of Terni and winds through the green heart of Umbria, crossing the Valnerina and reaching one of the region's natural wonders, the Marmore Waterfalls. The race offers various options: the marathon of 42.195 km, the half marathon of 21.097 km (with a turnaround at Torre Orsina), the non-competitive Family Run of 8 km, and the Dog Run of 2 km to be run with your dog.
An international event
Organized by Amatori Podistica Terni, the event now attracts over two thousand participants and hundreds of sports clubs from Italy and dozens of foreign countries, with a strong appeal for athletes from across the Alps. For the city and the province of Terni, it also represents an important economic driver, with accommodation facilities fully booked during the race weekend.
More than just a race
The Saint Valentine's Marathon is, above all, a celebration that involves the entire Terni community. The city center streets are closed to traffic, the neighborhoods come alive along the route, and the start from Corso del Popolo is a moment of great collective emotion, amidst music, cheering, and the spirit of Saint Valentine that pervades every corner of the Umbrian city.
Saint Valentine's Marathon — edition 2026
The 15th edition of the Saint Valentine's Marathon celebrated fifteen years of the race of love with record numbers: over 2,600 participants in the various categories, around 650 women participants, and 361 sports clubs registered, from Italy and over 50 nations, with France leading the foreign delegations.
On Sunday morning, the start kicked off at 9:30 AM from Corso del Popolo, after the gathering from 8:00 AM in Piazza della Repubblica. The day generated an estimated economic impact of around 500,000 euros for the Terni weekend.
Programme Saint Valentine's Marathon 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- From 9:30 AM — opening of the Marathon Expo at PalaTerni (Viale dello Stadio): bib and race kit collection
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- From 8:00 AM — gathering of participants in Piazza della Repubblica
- 9:30 AM — start from Corso del Popolo for the Marathon (42.195 km) and the Half Marathon (21.097 km), with a turnaround at Torre Orsina at the 21st km
- In the morning — non-competitive Family Run (8 km) and Dog Run (2 km)
- Roads closed to traffic from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Route through the Valnerina with passage through Arrone and Ferentillo and return to the historic center of Terni. All finishers receive the traditional heart-shaped medal.
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Practical information — Saint Valentine's Marathon
How to get there
Terni is reachable by train (station on the Rome-Ancona line) and by car from the E45 and SS Flaminia. The meeting point is in Piazza della Repubblica in the historic center.
Program and bib collection
Bib and race kit collection at the Marathon Expo at PalaTerni (Viale dello Stadio) from Saturday. On Sunday, meet from 8:00 AM and start at 9:30 AM from Corso del Popolo. Roads closed to traffic from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Registration
Online registration via the organization's portal; advance booking is recommended as availability sells out quickly.
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Where does it take place — Saint Valentine's Marathon
Centro storico di Terni
Corso del Popolo, 05100 Terni