Sigel Marsala Marathon

A young marathon in the city of Marsala

The Sigel Marsala Marathon is one of Sicily's newest marathons: the inaugural edition took place in April 2025 and immediately drew hundreds of participants, confirming the sporting and tourist appeal of Marsala, in the province of Trapani. Organized by ASD Polisportiva Marsala Doc, the event combines road running with the discovery of a territory famous for its fortified wine, salt pans, and the Stagnone lagoon.

The coastal route

The course unfolds along the Marsala seafront and its most evocative views, crossing the Stagnone Nature Reserve—a lagoon area nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and overlooking the island of Mozia—before returning toward the historic center and extending south into the territory of the neighboring municipality of Petrosino. Both the marathon (42.195 km) and half marathon (21.097 km) share the same route, designed to showcase the coastal landscape of Western Sicily.

Sport and competition

• Distances: marathon (42.195 km) and half marathon (21.097 km).
• The race awards regional FIDAL Master titles, and the half marathon serves as a stage for the regional Grand Prix.
• Start and finish in Piazza della Vittoria, along the central Via XI Maggio.
• Custom medals designed by Vincenzo Maggio and technical gear for all participants.

An international event

Since its debut, the Marsala Marathon has attracted runners from numerous European and non-European countries, promoting the message of peace and cultural exchange embodied in its subtitle, "Marsala, crossroads of the Mediterranean." Held every spring, the event is part of the rich calendar of activities that animate Marsala and the province of Trapani, offering runners and their companions the chance to combine their passion for running with the discovery of the food, wine, and natural heritage of Sicily.