San Francesco Marathon
The Assisi marathon through the places of Saint Francis
About San Francesco Marathon
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 10 km competitive and non-competitive race, 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 while running, in a natural and spiritual context unique in Italy.
San Francesco Marathon — edition 2026
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 planned 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, passing through 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 offered
- 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: course 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
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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