In short
The 2027 Run Rome The Marathon is on Sunday 14 March 2027. It starts on Via dei Fori Imperiali by the Colosseum and finishes inside the Circo Massimo, less than 1 km away. Runners: stay in Monti or near Termini and take Metro B to Circo Massimo on race morning. Supporters: Prati and the historic centre put you on the course by St Peter's and Piazza del Popolo, and entry is first come, first served (2026 sold out in early December), so book a free cancellation room now.
Course sheet In race order, not to scale
- Via dei Fori ImperialiStart with the Colosseum behind you, heading for Piazza Venezia
- Via Marmorata, Testacciokm 3 (mile 2)Past the Pyramid of Cestius and out through Ostiense
- Via della Conciliazionekm 13 (mile 8) · cheer spotStraight towards St Peter's Basilica
- Via Cola di Rienzo, Pratikm 17 (mile 11)Prati's main shopping street
- Foro Italicokm 25 (mile 16)The Olympic sports park by the Tiber
- Piazza del Popolokm 37 (mile 23) · cheer spotThen on to Piazza di Spagna
- Corso del Rinascimentokm 40 (mile 25)Alongside Piazza Navona
- Piazza Veneziakm 41 (mile 26)Past the Vittoriano for the last kilometre
- Circo MassimoFinish inside the ancient chariot racing track
Race morning
Take Metro B to Circo Massimo. In 2026 Colosseo station was closed on both Metro B and Metro C on race day, and the metro opened at 05:30. All runners entered the start area at Piazza di Porta Capena, next to Circo Massimo station, between 06:00 and 07:30, and handed in the official race backpack at the bag trucks on Viale delle Terme di Caracalla by 07:30. The 2027 rules say the race starts at about 08:30 (in 2026 the waves left from 08:10 to 09:00), so check your wave on your bib.
Where to stay
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Start Finish Acheer spot Course
Live map · Monti and the ColosseumHotels and rentals at live prices, Fri 12 Mar to Mon 15 Mar
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Watch the race
See your runner by St Peter's, ride Metro A to Piazza del Popolo, then meet them by the Circo Massimo.
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km 13 (mile 8)
Via della Conciliazione
Runners head straight for St Peter's here. Walk over Ponte Sant'Angelo from the centre, or take Metro A to Ottaviano and walk about 15 minutes. The course loops around Borgo and Prati, so allow time to cross it when you leave.
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km 37 (mile 23)
Piazza del Popolo
From Ottaviano, Metro A to Flaminio is two stops, and the square is just through the old city gate. Your runner covers 24 km between the two spots, so there is time for a coffee.
Stays near Piazza del Popolo ↗ -
Meet your runner
In 2026 supporters could watch from stands inside the Circo Massimo (entrance on Via del Circo Massimo), and the family reunion area was on Via dei Cerchi. Runners collect their bag on Viale delle Terme di Caracalla first, so agree on a time.
The official hotels, explained
The race's official shop on ENDU sells fixed hotel packages: three nights (12 to 15 March) with breakfast at OMNIA hotels, or one night (13 to 14 March) near Termini through Jambo Group. Prices are clear, but cancellation and payment terms are not shown, so check them before you pay.
| Official hotel offer | Our maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | ENDU (the race's official entry platform and shop), with OMNIA hotels and Jambo Group | Every hotel and rental near each area |
| Prices | From 396 euros for 3 nights (OMNIA hotels) or 125 euros for 1 night near Termini (Jambo Group), October 2026 | Live prices from several booking sites |
| Minimum stay and cancellation | OMNIA packages are three nights, Friday 12 to Monday 15 March 2027, with breakfast. Jambo Group packages are one night, Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 March 2027. Cancellation terms are not published. | Filter for free cancellation |
| Need to buy a package? | No | No |
See the official hotel offer ↗ · We link to the official option and explain its terms, so you can compare before you book.
When to book
- NowBook a room with free cancellation near the start.
- Thu, 11 Mar 2027Expo opens. Collect your bib.
- Sat, 13 Mar 2027Last chance to collect your bib.
- Your cancellation dateKeep or cancel before it passes.
- Sun, 14 Mar 2027Race day.
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Questions
Where should I stay for the Rome Marathon?
Monti, around the Colosseum, is the closest to the start and the finish. Termini has the most hotels and is direct on Metro B to Circo Massimo. Supporters do well in Prati or the historic centre, which are on the course.
Is it better to stay near the start or the finish?
In Rome one base covers both. The start on Via dei Fori Imperiali and the finish in the Circo Massimo are less than 1 km apart, and in 2026 runners entered the start area next to Circo Massimo station.
How do I get to the start on race morning?
Take Metro B to Circo Massimo. In 2026 runners walked into the start area at Piazza di Porta Capena between 06:00 and 07:30, Colosseo station was closed on race day and the metro opened at 05:30.
Where can supporters watch the Rome Marathon?
Via della Conciliazione by St Peter's (km 13) and Piazza del Popolo (km 37) work well together, linked by Metro A from Ottaviano to Flaminio. Then meet your runner on Via dei Cerchi by the Circo Massimo (the 2026 reunion area).
When should I book my hotel for the Rome Marathon?
Now, with free cancellation. Entry is first come, first served, and the 2026 race sold out in early December 2025.
When is the 2027 Rome Marathon?
Sunday 14 March 2027, about a week earlier in the year than 2026 (22 March). Its official name is Run Rome The Marathon, and the race's expo page says the expo at the Circo Massimo opens on Thursday 11 March.
Official race site ↗ · Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17