Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Verona Marathon is a scenic course through the romantic Roman city of northern Italy, passing the ancient amphitheatre and the storied setting of Romeo and Juliet near the shores of Lake Garda. The terrain is flat and fast amid the picturesque surroundings. Held in November, it offers crisp autumn conditions and beautiful historic scenery. The romantic cityscape and lakeside region define the day. It suits runners who want a scenic, atmospheric Italian race in a cool window over a fast personal best.
Course Insight
Verona is a flat, fast November marathon through the Roman city of the arena, smooth and quick on level ground. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. Crisp autumn air suits fast running. The ancient architecture is a striking backdrop. Pace it evenly and the level course delivers the time you trained for.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to very flat.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 89m
- Elevation loss
- 95m
- Highest point
- 71m
- Lowest point
- 49m
- Net elevation
- -6m
- Start
- Starts at Piazzale Olimpia (Stadio), along the Adige River.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Verona Marathon grew into a scenic course through the romantic Roman city of northern Italy, past the ancient amphitheatre and the storied setting of Romeo and Juliet near Lake Garda. Its flat, fast profile amid picturesque surroundings defined its character. Over the years it drew a field to the historic city. Held each November, it remains a scenic, atmospheric Italian race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Verona/Villafranca (VRN), Venice (VCE) & Bergamo (BGY)
- Best area to stay
- The Centro Storico by the Arena for atmospheric stays on the route, Veronetta for characterful, value options, and the outskirts for quieter stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre by the Arena; walk from central hotels, as the centre is compact.