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18TH EDITION

You are not ready for the 42 kilometers yet but you don’t want to miss out on the fun? The Padova Half Marathon is the perfect race for you.

A challange that, unsurprisingly, was immediatly accepted by thousands of running enthusiasts.

And it was only natural because the Padova Half Marathon embraces the temple of well-being, the thermal area,starting from Abano Terme and immediately heading towards Montegrotto, then climbing through the most famous part of Padua,its wonderful squares and the Basilica del Santo, to land in the enchanting Prato della Valle.

DETAILS

DATE

April 18th, 2027

RACE COURSE

21,097 km

START

Abano Terme (PD)
9:45 am

FINISH LINE

Prato della Valle (PD)

RECORD

V. Kipchirchir (KEN) 59’19” (2021)

M.M. Gesare (KEN) 1h08’30” (2024)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The race is open to all participants who have reached 18 years of age by the day of the event.
For Runcard members the minimum age is 20.

ITALIAN ATHLETES

The race is open to all italian athletes who hold one of the following membership cards:

  • FIDAL
  • RUNCARD + Health Form or health certificate for athletics at competitive levels valid on the day of the event
  • RUNCARD EPS + Health Form or health certificate for athletics at competitive levels valid on the day of the event
INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES

The race is open to all foreign athletes who hold one of the following membership cards:

FOREIGN ATHLETES LIVING ABROAD WITHOUT MEMBERSHIP
SPORT-TOURISM "NON-COMPETITIVE" PARTICIPATION

Foreign athletes residing abroad without a membership can participate as “non-competitive”, but they have to fill in a disclaimer form during the registration process.

Attention: By choosing this option these athletes will be included in the rankings only with the race time without the position and category and will not be able to benefit from any prizes, bonuses, expense reimbursements, etc.

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees for the Padova Half Marathon 2027 are fixed as follow:

  • € 32,00 from 01/07/2026 to 30/09/2026 (Early Bird)
  • € 36,00 from 01/10/2026 to 20/12/2026
  • € 44,00 from 21/12/2026 to 19/02/2027
  • € 50,00 from 20/02/2027 to 04/04/2027
  • € 60,00 at the EXPO – subject to bib numbers availability

ATTENTION: If the maximum number of 5.000 participants is reached, registrations will be closed in advance.

SPECIAL OFFERS

WOMEN

  • € 32,00 from 01/07/2026 to 30/09/2026 (Early Bird)
  • € 36,00 from 01/10/2026 to 20/12/2026
  • € 44,00 from 21/12/2026 to 04/04/2027

RUNNING TEAMS

Every 10 registrations from the same sports club the 11th is FREE until 04/04/2027. The registrations must be sent at the same time and must be complete with all the details.

The promotions are not cumulative: the fixed fee for women is only valid for individual registrations.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

To register online, click on the button below and fill in the online form.

You can pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Paypal) or bank transfer.

The selection of the race must be made at the beginning where the different fees appear.

CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION

As soon as your registration has been recorded, you will be automatically sent a confirmation email to the address you provided in the form.

If you have sent your registration by email, we ask you to wait at least a week after sending the documents before checking your registration.

You can always check if your registration was successful clicking on the button below.

CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION

RACE COURSE

The Padua Half Marathon starts from Abano Terme, with the starting line from Monteortone Stadium, then immediately head towards the center of Montegrotto Terme.

The return to Padua runs through the Mandria and via Goito. The entrance into the historic center goes up via Vescovado and Piazza del Duomo.

The race runs through the most fascinating part of the city, touching Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, passing alongside the Caffè Pedrocchi, the Palazzo del Bo and in front of the Basilica of Sant’Antonio, emblem of Christianity. Finally, it flows into the beautiful scenery offered by Prato della Valle, one of the most evocative in the world.

FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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No. According to Federal regulations, the medical certificate must be specific for “Athletics”.

It is possible to register until 04.04.2027. If the maximum number of participants is reached, registrations will be closed in advance.

In case of bib numbers availability , it will be possible to register at the Expo.

The entry fee includes:

  • race bib
  • official t-shirt
  • insurance and medical assistance during the event
  • refreshment and sponging along the racecourse
  • goody bag
  • refreshment at the end of the race
  • transport of personal clothing from the start area to the finish area
  • pre-race and post-race free transportation by shuttle buses
  • finisher medal
  • Marathon diploma

BIB NUMBERS BEST TIME
5001 – 5100 Top runners and athletes under 1h 15’ 00”
5101 – 5700 Athletes between 1h 15’ 01” and 1h 30’ 00”
5701 – 7000 Athletes between 1h 30’ 01” and 1h 45’ 00”
7001 – 9500 Athletes between 1h 45’ 01” and 2h 15′ 00”
From 9501 on Athletes from 2h 15′ 01”

The race-bib numbers will be automatically assigned on the basis of the best personal time achieved in the last two years, declared at the time of registration.

Entry fees are not refundable in case you decide not to take part to the race. Anyway, you can:

  • transfer your registration fee to Padova Marathon 2028 by previously sending an e-mail to iscrizioni@padovamarathon.com by 04/04/2027. The confirmation of the participation to the Padova Marathon 2028 undergoes the payment of € 10,00 for secretarial rights.
  • transfer your registration to another runner by previously sending an e-mail to iscrizioni@padovamarathon.com by 04/04/2027. In case of “name change” you will be asked to pay extra 10,00 € for secretarial rights.

Athletes will be able to pick up their bib and goody bag at the Expo Village in the Fair of Padova (Via Niccolò Tommaseo, 59) on the following days:

  • Thursday April 15th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Friday April 16th from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday April 17th from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

ATTENTION! Bibs won’t be delivered on the race day.