From the Imperial Fori to Piazza Venezia, along via del Teatro di Marcello and in front of St. Peter's, runners from all over the world will be running past some of the most impressive historic monuments of the Eternal City against a time limit set to end the 7-hour race.
Once again this year, Acea is the title sponsor of the Rome International Marathon, the most eagerly awaited running event of the year to be held in Rome on 7 April, with the start and finish line at the Imperial Fora.
The 42 km Marathon is held in one of the most impressive places in the world.
The route of the marathon will change, although it will maintain its unquestionable fascination. The Colosseum will return to take centre stage during the marathon: starting from the Imperial Fora, the runners will conclude the race coming from via San Gregorio with the Constantine Arch in the background, before running round the Colosseum to finish in via dei Fori Imperiali. For the first time, the race begins by winding its way for three kilometres along via Cristoforo Colombo, and then continues along via Ostiense and the first section of Lungotevere.
Look at the map of the marathon route
The 42 kilometre competition will be held together with the 5 kilometre, non-competitive Stracittadina, starting from the Imperial Fora and ending at Circo Massimo.
Acea confirms its bond with the Capital and its residents by supporting an event, which encourages the healthy values of sport, such as passion, participation and sharing.
"The event offers runners the opportunity to race along a route, which is unique in the world, and gives the company the opportunity to contribute to adding value to the city's image. Furthermore, the initiative is also a chance to promote the values of sport and participation, in which Acea has always believed.” Acea's President Michaela Castelli
Acea will be present inside Expo-Ragusa Off, the marathon village, set up in the former Atac depot in via Tuscolana, with a reserved area of 200 square metres, set aside for children's educational activities.
Acea is also launching an initiative inspired by the principles of eco-sustainability: the synthetic publicity banners and posters installed along the route of the race will actually be recycled and reused.
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