Venicemarathon
The Venice marathon that crosses the Riviera del Brenta
About Venicemarathon
A marathon unique in the world
Venicemarathon is among the most evocative marathons in Italy: 42.195 certified kilometers connecting the mainland to Venice, with the finish line in the historic center. The race starts from Villa Pisani in Stra, along the Riviera del Brenta, and before reaching the lagoon it crosses several riverside municipalities, including Mira (province of Venice) and its hamlet of Oriago.
The passage through Mira
For the Municipality of Mira, Venicemarathon is a morning of celebration: the route runs along the Naviglio Brenta on the town's roads, between Venetian villas and inhabited centers, around the tenth kilometer of the race. The residents of Mira and Oriago lean out along the banks to support the over ten thousand athletes from all over the world.
Towards San Marco
After the Riviera del Brenta, the course enters Marghera and Mestre, runs along Parco San Giuliano and crosses the Ponte della Libertà, almost 4 km long, before reaching the historic Venetian center: the Giudecca Canal, a floating bridge over the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco and the 14 bridges of the finale up to Riva dei Sette Martiri. 8 refreshment areas are planned along the route, at km 5, 10, 15, 21, 25, 30, 35, and 40.
Venicemarathon — edition 2026
The 40th Venicemarathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting from Villa Pisani in Stra and finishing on Riva dei Sette Martiri, in Venice. The 42.195 km course goes up the Riviera del Brenta, passing through Fiesso d'Artico, Dolo, Mira, Oriago, and Malcontenta, before reaching Marghera, Mestre, and the historic Venetian center via the Ponte della Libertà.
Programme Venicemarathon 2026
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Bib collection at the Expo Sport Venice Marathon Village, Parco San Giuliano (Mestre), from 9 AM to 8 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026 — race
- Start from Villa Pisani, Stra
- Passage along the Riviera del Brenta: Fiesso d'Artico, Dolo, Mira and Oriago (around km 10), Malcontenta
- Marghera (half marathon), Mestre, Parco San Giuliano, Ponte della Libertà
- Finish in Venice: Giudecca Canal, floating bridge over the Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, Riva dei Sette Martiri
- 8 refreshment areas at km 5, 10, 15, 21, 25, 30, 35, and 40
In addition to the marathon, shorter non-competitive distances are also planned. Program and registration on the official website.
Highlights Venicemarathon 2026
The marathon's passage along the Riviera del Brenta in Mira and Oriago and the spectacular finish in Piazza San Marco.
Prices Venicemarathon 2026
Practical information — Venicemarathon
How to follow the race in Mira
The passage through Mira and Oriago takes place in the morning along the Riviera del Brenta (SR11), around km 10. Temporary road closures are planned along the route during the race.
Registration and bibs
Online registration on the official website (progressive fees based on date). Requirements: athletes aged 20 and over, registered with FIDAL, holders of Runcard, or affiliated with foreign federations recognized by World Athletics. Bib collection at the Venice Marathon Village, Parco San Giuliano (Mestre).
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Where does it take place — Venicemarathon
Riviera del Brenta (passaggio a Mira e Oriago)
Riviera del Brenta, 30034 Mira