Vogalonga
32 km of rowing in the Venice lagoon
About Vogalonga
The celebration of Venetian rowing
Vogalonga is one of the most beloved and attended events in Venice: a collective, recreational, and non-competitive row of about 32 kilometers through the lagoon. Born in 1975 as a protest against the wave motion caused by motorboats, it has become an international event over the years, attracting rowers from all over the world.
A route through islands and canals
The start is in St. Mark's Basin, with the cannon shot at 9 AM. The lagoon route touches Sant'Elena, Vignole, Sant'Erasmo, San Francesco del Deserto, Burano, Mazzorbo, San Giacomo in Paludo, and Murano, before returning through the Rio di Cannaregio and ending in the Grand Canal, at Punta della Dogana, in front of the Basilica della Salute.
Thousands of rowing boats
Thousands of rowing boats of all types participate in Vogalonga: caorline, mascarete, gondolas, but also canoes, kayaks, and dragon boats. It is not a race—there are no rankings—but a great collective celebration: all participants receive a diploma and a medal. A unique opportunity to experience the Venice lagoon by rowing, away from the usual water traffic.
Vogalonga — edition 2026
The 50th edition of Vogalonga is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, a milestone celebrating half a century of this iconic Venetian rowing event.
The start is set for 9 AM with the traditional cannon shot from St. Mark's Basin; the boats will gather in the Giudecca Canal from 8:30 AM. The approximately 32 km route follows the classic path among the lagoon islands, ending in the Grand Canal.
Programme Vogalonga 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026
- from 8:30 AM — Gathering of boats in the Giudecca Canal
- 9:00 AM — Start with cannon shot from St. Mark's Basin
- Route (approx. 32 km): Sant'Elena, Vignole, Sant'Erasmo, San Francesco del Deserto, Burano, Mazzorbo, San Giacomo in Paludo, Murano, Rio di Cannaregio
- Finish in the Grand Canal, at Punta della Dogana, in front of the Basilica della Salute
Recreational and amateur event, non-competitive: no rankings, all participants receive a diploma and a medal. Participants include caorline, mascarete, gondolas, canoes, kayaks, and dragon boats.
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Practical information — Vogalonga
How to get there
Venice is reachable by train (Santa Lucia station) and by plane (Marco Polo airport). The start and finish can be watched from the banks of St. Mark's Basin and the Grand Canal.
Registration
Online registration on the website vogalonga.com. Collection of materials in the days preceding the event at the San Marco 3998 office.
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Where does it take place — Vogalonga
Laguna di Venezia
Bacino di San Marco, 30100 Venezia