San Francesco Marathon
Edition 2026 Hiking Family Sport

San Francesco Marathon

The Assisi marathon through the places of Saint Francis

Assisi — Perugia (054)
Dates 22 Nov — 22 Nov 2026
Location Assisi (054)
Prices —
Status Confirmed

About San Francesco Marathon

The San Francesco Marathon is the marathon of Assisi: 42 km that cross the Franciscan lands between Assisi, Spello, and Cannara, amidst rolling hills, ancient olive groves, and timeless villages. A race through the Umbrian landscape with a start near the Basilica of Saint Francis and arrival in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, accompanied by a half marathon, 10 km, and non-competitive events for families.

The marathon in the heart of Umbria

The San Francesco Marathon is the symbolic running event of Assisi (province of Perugia). Its route combines sport and spirituality: 42.195 km that touch the three Franciscan sites of Assisi, Spello, and Cannara, crossing rolling hills, ancient olive groves, and timeless views of the Umbrian landscape.

Distances for everyone

In addition to the full marathon, the event offers the half marathon (21 km), the competitive and non-competitive 10 km, the "Vieni con me" walk for families, and the "Wolfy Dog Run" to be run with your dog. The start is set near the Basilica of Saint Francis, while the finish is in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Sport and Franciscan Centenary

The race is part of the Franciscan Centenary 2026 calendar and celebrates the deep bond between Assisi and the figure of Saint Francis. It is an opportunity to discover the Franciscan lands of Umbria by running, in a natural and spiritual context unique in Italy.

San Francesco Marathon — edition 2026

The San Francesco Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, November 22, starting at 9:15 AM near the Basilica of Saint Francis. The "SFM 26" edition is special as it is part of the Franciscan Centenary. The program includes a marathon (42 km from Santa Maria to Spello and back), a half marathon, a competitive and non-competitive 10 km, the "Vieni con me" walk, and the "Wolfy Dog Run".

San Francesco Marathon 2026 — Centenary Edition

The San Francesco Marathon 2026 celebrates the Franciscan Centenary with a special edition, scheduled for Sunday, November 22. The start is expected around 9:15 AM near the Basilica of Saint Francis; the finish is in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

The marathon route winds from Santa Maria towards Spello and back, crossing historic villages, hills, and olive groves of the Franciscan lands.

Programme San Francesco Marathon 2026

Sunday, November 22, 2026

  • Around 9:15 AM — Start near the Basilica of Saint Francis

Distances on the program

  • 42K — Marathon: from Santa Maria to Spello and back, through the Franciscan lands
  • 21K — Half marathon
  • 10K competitive
  • 10K non-competitive
  • "Vieni con me": walk for families
  • Wolfy Dog Run: route up to 3 km with your dog

The route touches the Franciscan sites of Assisi, Spello, and Cannara. Finish in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Highlights San Francesco Marathon 2026

The special edition of the Franciscan Centenary, with a route that touches Assisi, Spello, and Cannara, and the finish at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Prices San Francesco Marathon 2026

Registration fees vary with progressive deadlines (e.g., March 31 for the 42K). Details and payment on the official website sanfrancescomarathon.it.

Practical information — San Francesco Marathon

How to get there

Assisi is reachable by train (Santa Maria degli Angeli station, near the finish line) and by car (Ospedalicchio exit of the SS75). San Francesco international airport is a few kilometers away.

Registration

Registrations and fees (with progressive deadlines) on the official website sanfrancescomarathon.it. Payment within 72 hours of registration.

Contacts

Phone +39 344 176 2689 (Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-6:00 PM); email [email protected].

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Where does it take place — San Francesco Marathon

Assisi, Santa Maria degli Angeli e terre francescane

Piazza Garibaldi, Santa Maria degli Angeli, 06081 Assisi

Contact San Francesco Marathon

Tel
+39 344 176 2689

San Francesco Marathon in brief

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History of San Francesco Marathon