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Rome, October 15, 2025 – The Village of the Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon, the official half marathon of the Capital organized by RomaOstia and RCS Sports & Events, will open tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, ahead of the race scheduled for Sunday, October 19. The Village will be hosted at Eataly Roma Ostiense, in Piazzale 12 Ottobre 1492. The area adjacent to Eataly’s Rome headquarters will become the heart of the sporting event. Here, runners will be able to pick up their race kits, get all the race details, and visit numerous stands showcasing the products and innovations of the event’s partners. The Village will remain open until Saturday evening. A rich program of events and activities will animate these four days dedicated to sport and running in the Capital. A special open event is also scheduled: the Pasta Party, a two-day celebration taking place on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature delicious pasta-based recipes created by special guests. From traditional dishes to creative reinterpretations, the culinary offerings will satisfy every taste. More information available at www.eataly.it.
The second edition of Italy’s most popular half marathon is set to welcome an impressive wave of runners: 22,000 participants are registered, including 9,600 women (44 percent). The percentage of international participants previously announced has been confirmed: three out of four runners (72 percent) will come from abroad. The countries with the largest delegations are France (3,610 runners), Spain (1,952), the United Kingdom (1,593), and Germany (1,068). Noteworthy are also participants coming from further afield, including 431 runners from the United States, 369 from Brazil, and 206 from Mexico, along with a strong presence from Northern Europe, particularly Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
The preparation for the Rome Half Marathon has also actively involved the adidas Runners communities of Milan and Rome, with a calendar of dedicated sessions designed to help participants get ready for the upcoming 21 km in the best possible way.
adidas will also be present at the Village with its Running Lab, a space open to all runners where they can test the brand’s most advanced running shoe technologies.
The Route
The distance follows the official half marathon length of 21.097 km — a fast route that attracts runners chasing their best time as well as those seeking an unforgettable experience.
The race will start from Via del Circo Massimo (near the Roseto) and finish along Via degli Annibaldi, offering a breathtaking view of the Colosseo — a finish line that promises to thrill all participants.
A fitting conclusion for an international event held in the Jubilee Year, which will be commemorated on the official race shirt, designed once again by adidas.
The first wave of runners will start at 8:30 a.m.
The route is truly one of a kind, allowing participants to run through some of Rome’s most scenic and iconic landmarks, including Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza Venezia, with a stunning view over the Foro Romano.
Road Closures
On Saturday, road closures are scheduled along the route of the Longevity Run, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, traffic will be closed along the entire race route starting from 7:30 a.m. From midnight on Saturday, October 18, traffic will also be prohibited on Via San Gregorio, Via Celio Vibenna, and Via dei Fori Imperiali to allow the smooth running of the 21 km race.
The Broadcaster
The Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon will be broadcast live on Sky and streamed on NOW, with dedicated coverage of the event. The live commentary will begin at 8:40 a.m. on Sky Sport Uno and NOW, featuring Nicola Roggero and Pietro Arese. News, highlights, and in-depth coverage will also be available on skysport.it and on Sky Sport’s official social media accounts.
SIDE EVENTS – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Dog Run Arcaplanet – Confirmed for Saturday, the approximately 2 km run with your four-legged friends celebrates the joy of spending quality time with pets while doing sport together.
The start is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. from the Colosseum (Via Celio Vibenna / Via di San Gregorio).
More info: https://www.romehalfmarathon.it/dog-run/
Longevity Run – The popular non-competitive 5 km run/walk, open to everyone, will also return this year. Organized in collaboration with the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, the event aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular physical activity as a key to maintaining good health. The start will be at Terme di Caracalla at 8:30 a.m., with the finish line at Stadio Martellini, where the Longevity Village will be set up starting from Friday.
Baby Run – In the afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., the kids’ race will take place at Stadio Martellini, where the youngest participants will have the chance to compete on a real athletics track.
Registrations for children aged 2 and above are available at https://www.romehalfmarathon.it/baby-run/
The Streets Involved
The race route will wind through some of Rome’s most iconic streets and landmarks: Lungotevere Aventino, Piazza dell’Emporio, Via Marmorata, Via Ostiense, Lungotevere San Paolo, Viale di San Paolo, Viale Ferdinando Baldelli, again Via Ostiense, Piazzale Ostiense, Via di Porta Ardeatina, Piazzale Ardeatino, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Piazzale Numa Pompilio, again Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Piazza di Porta Capena, Via dei Cerchi, Via Petroselli, Via del Foro Olitorio, Lungotevere de’ Cenci, dei Vallati, dei Tebaldi, Sangallo, Fiorentini, Piazza di Ponte Sant’Angelo, Lungotevere Tor di Nona, Ponte Umberto, Piazza dei Tribunali, Lungotevere Prati, Via Vittoria Colonna, Piazza Cavour, Via Cicerone, Via Cola di Rienzo, Ponte Regina Margherita, Via Ferdinando di Savoia, Via Maria Adelaide, Via della Penna, Passeggiata di Ripetta, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, Via dei Pontefici, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Via del Babuino, Piazza di Spagna, Via dei Due Macelli, Largo e Via del Tritone, Largo Chigi, again Via del Corso, Largo Goldoni, Via della Fontanella di Borghese, Via di Monte Brianzo, Via Zanardelli, Piazza di Tor Sanguigna, Via Agonale, Piazza Navona, Corso Rinascimento, Corso Vittorio, Via del Plebiscito, Piazza Venezia, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Largo Corrado Ricci, and Via Cavour.
Road Closures and Bus Changes
The first traffic closures will begin at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday along Via del Circo Massimo.
From 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, restrictions will extend to Via Cavour and Via degli Annibaldi.
At 6:00 a.m., further closures will affect Via dei Cerchi, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Via Celio Vibenna, Via San Gregorio, and Porta Capena. At 7:30 a.m., traffic will be closed along the entire race route, with the start scheduled for 8:30 a.m.
Closures and related detours will remain in place until approximately 1:30 p.m.
Bus route changes will begin at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, affecting lines 81, 118, 160, and 715.
During the night between Saturday and Sunday, lines nMC and nMB will also be rerouted.
On Sunday morning, several other lines will undergo diversions or shortened routes, including H, 3Bus, 8Bus, 23, 30, 34, 44, 46, 49, 52, 53, 60, 62, 63, 70, 71, 75, 77, 80, 83, 85, 87, 96, 98, 115, 128, 170, 190F, 280, 492, 628, 716, 719, 766, 775, 780, 781, 792, 870, 881, 913, 916F, 990, and C3.
Between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., services on lines 40, 51, and 64 will be suspended.
