Venice Marathon 2026

Over 51 bridges, experience the city of water where marathon dreams are made.

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Venice Marathon 2026

Venice
25 October 2026
Marathon

Why run it?

Venice Marathon offers a unique and picturesque race route through the City of Water. This predominantly flat and fast course starts in front of Villa Pisani, taking runners along the Riviera del Brenta, a landscape rich in history, art and culture. The course also includes a specially-built pontoon bridge for the race which allows runners to cross the Grand Canal - a 170-meters-long bridge which is built just before the marathon and dismantled the night after! Join over 20,000 runners on this world famous course.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

20000

Surface:

Road and bridges

Start:

09:40

Course:

Mostly flat

Temp:

8 - 18°C

Distance:

Marathon

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Action For Elders

Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.

Black Country Mental Health

Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.

Open Door Charity

Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.

Living Life Counselling

Mental health support for those that most need it.

Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland

Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

Team Red, White and Blue

Team RWB is a community of Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal.

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.