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

Herren Project

The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

London Cycling Campaign

We campaign so that everyone can enjoy cycling safely in London.

The Myton Hospices

We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.

Weston Hospice Care

Weston Hospicecare provides free expert care to people with a life-limiting illness.

Mental Health Foundation

Support us to create good mental health for all

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Roy Castle Lung Cancer foundation offers expert lung cancer information and support.

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.