21K

Starting under the Medieval tower of Ferretto’s square, the race is a first choice among all runners and anyone who wants to challenge themselves in the 21k distance.

Rulebook
Race Details
Entry Check
Race Course

RULEBOOK

The event is open to all athletes being at least 20.
If you run with tourist-sporting goals in the not agonistic race it will be enough to register online and flag, to accept, the liability waiver declaration reported on the page
If you prefer to take part in the agonistic race, and have the chance to compete for a prize and be included in the FIDAL/IAAF ranking list you must meet one of the following requirements:
• hold membership of a foreign Sports Federation affiliated with World Athletics and in this case you have to provide Venicemarathon with a copy of the association license or a self declaration in which you declare that you are affiliated with a sports club;
• get the FIDAL Runcard and provide Venicemarathon with a copy of the medical certification which allows you to take part in competitive races according to the Italian law.

Download HERE the official rulebook

2026 entry fees

• 48€ from 26/10/2025 to 31/03/2026
• 55€ from 01/04/2026 to 31/08/2026
• 60€ from 01/09/2026

Entry options

Entry can be made using the online registration, in this case the payment will be made at the moment of registration by credit card.

Registration fee includes:

• Bib number
• Medical assistance
• Refreshments along the course
• Goody bag with UYN official T-shirt
• Official programme and information publications
• Rent of timing chip
• Results by e-mail
• Finisher's commemorative medal
• Pre-race and Post-rave transportation
• Personal clothes transportation from start to finish area

Insurance:

Under no circumstances are the entry fees refundable.

If you are concerned that unforeseen events might stop you from taking part in the race, do not worry about, when registering you have the possibility of adding the insurance to have the refund of the registration fee.

In fact, Endu offers you Endu Event Protection Premium, a specific product for those who may be forced to renounce participation due to illness, injuries, accident or other unforeseen causes reported in the contract of the insurance.

In case of recognition of the compensation, the reimbursement covers 90% of the registration fee.

ENTRY CHECK

Click here to check your registration.

RACE COURSE

The race will start from the 'living room' of Mestre, Piazza Ferretto, in the shadow of the tower, after which the competitors will pass through the renovated central area of Piazzetta Coin and via Poerio, and then touch the new M9 museum complex and reach 'Piazza XXVII Ottobre', commonly known as 'Piazza Barche'. From here, you enter the traditional route of the Venicemarathon which passes along the Salso Canal, the green avenues of the San Giuliano Park and the Ponte della Liberta, to then enter the heart of Venice, where the athletes will face the extraordinary route flush with the water. water, appreciated all over the world for its uniqueness, up to the finish line in Riva Sette Martiri. The route was designed together with the Municipal Administration and the Local Police to cause as little discomfort as possible to citizens and avoid the prolongation of changes to the road network.

Start line

Mestre - Piazza Ferretto

Finish line

Venezia - Riva Sette Martiri

Distance

21,097 kilometers / 13,1 miles
Distance measured and certified by AIMS/IAAF.

Course difficulty

The course is basically flat and fast.
In the final part of the race course (last 3 kilometers), runners will face 14 little bridges over Venice's canals. Wooden ramps are put in place to prevent athletes from running on the steps.
There are no cobblestones on the course (apart from the last 100 meters before the finish line). In the final 3 kilometres the running surface will be mainly made of large rectangular stone slabs.
The course is entirely closed to traffic and every kilometer is marked.