MARATHON
When, near the finish line, Prato della Valle opens up in front of you in all its magnificence, the emotion is indescribable. But it is not only the final stretch of the route that makes the Padova Marathon unique: it is its entire territory, background of the event.
The volcanic hills reclaimed by the monks, the suggestive entrance in Abano, where the thermal water gushes out since prehistoric times. And then the return through the most touristic part of the city, with the passage in front of the Basilica of Saint Anthony.
In the heart of the “beautiful Padua, cradle of the arts“ sung by Shakespeare.
INFORMATION
DATE
April 21st, 2024
RACE COURSE
42,195 km
START
Euganeo Stadium (PD)
8:30 am
FINISH LINE
Prato della Valle (PD)
RECORD
A.T. Tadese (ETH) 2h09’02” (2011)
W.A. Mekasha (ETI) 2h29’18” (2018)
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
The race is open to all participants who have reached 20 years old by April 21st, 2024
20 years of age for Runcard holders
ITALIAN ATHLETES
The race is open to Italian athletes holding one of the following types of membership:
- FIDAL
- RUNCARD + Competitive medical certificate for athletics (valid on the date of the event)
- RUNCARD EPS + Competitive medical certificate for athletics (valid on the date of the event)
FOREIGN ATHLETES
The race is open to all foreign athletes who hold one of the following membership cards:
- membership card from FIDAL (Italian Track and Field Federation) or from a foreign Federation affiliated with World Athletics + membership self-certification
- RUNCARD + Health Form or health certificate for athletics at competitive levels
ENTRY FEES
Entry fees are as follow:
- € 35,00 from 21.10.2023 to 03.12.2023 (quota promozionale)
- € 40,00 from 04.12.2023 to 31.01.2024
- € 50,00 from 01.02.2024 to 22.03.2024
- € 60,00 from 23.03.2024 to 12.04.2024
- € 80,00 at the Expo – subject to bib numbers availability
- Classified 23 editions: free registration
Please note: If the maximum number is reached, registrations will be closed in advance.
SPECIAL OFFERS
- WOMEN: € 35,00 from 21.10.2023 to 03.12.2023, then fix fee € 40,00 from 04.12.2023 to 12.04.2024
- CLUB: every 5 registrations sent by the same society or sports group, one of them is FREE until 12.04.2024. The 5 registrations must be sent AT THE SAME TIME and must be complete with all the details.
The promotions are not cumulative.
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.
To subscribe by e-mail you must send to the e-mail iscrizioni@padovamarathon.com:
- copy of the registration form completed and signed
- copy of the payment by bank transfer made to the following code IBAN IT 95 Z 02008 12100 000104650252 – account holder: Assindustria Sport SSDARL – BIC SWIFT code: UNCRITM1920. On the payment description must be indicated: “Registration Padua Marathon 2024 + the name and surname of/i participant/s”.
- copy of the Runcard (ONLY for NON FIDAL ATHLETES)
- copy of the medical certificate for athletics, valid on April 21st, 2024 (ONLY for athletes NON FIDAL MEMBERS).
CUMULATIVE REGISTRATIONS
It is possible to pay the registration fees of several athletes in one single solution by bank transfer, the important thing is to specify on the payment description the names of all athletes and send all the registration forms together.
It is also possible to register personally at the offices of Assindustria Sport at Stadio Daciano Colbachini (Piazzale Azzurri d’Italia – 35134 Padova – Italy), open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION
As soon as your subscription has been registered, you will be automatically sent a confirmation email to the address you provided in the form.
If you have sent your subscription by email, we remind you to wait at least a week after sending the documents before checking your registration.
You can always check if your subscription was successful on the button below.
RACE COURSE
The Marathon route – inaugurated with the 2016 edition and subject to a small but significant restyling with the 2023 edition – includes departure and arrival in Padua.
It starts in the area of the Euganeo Stadium – already scene of several editions of the International Meeting of athletics – and, passing through Rubano, Selvazzano Dentro and Teolo, goes on towards the area of the Euganean Hills, reaching the center of Abano Terme, passes in front of the Kursaal and the historic Hotel dell’Orologio, to return to the Città del Santo (City of the Holy, i.e. Saint Anthony).
The return to Padua takes place crossing the Mandria and Via Goito. The entrance into the historic center, passing along Via Vescovado and Piazza del Duomo. The race crosses the most beautiful part of the city, touching Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, passing alongside Caffè Pedrocchi, Palazzo del Bo and in front of the Basilica of Sant’Antonio, symbol of Christianity.
To conclude in the extraordinary scenery offered by Prato della Valle, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful finish lines in the world.
FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it valid a medical certificate that doesn’t say "Athletics"?
No. According to Federal regulations, the medical certificate must be specific for “Athletics”.
When do the registrations close?
It is possible to register until 12.04.2024. At the Expo only based on the availability of race bibs.
What the participation fee includes?
The participation fee includes:
- race bib
- official t-shirt
- insurance and medical assistance during the event
- refreshments and sponges along the route, according to FIDAL regulations
- race goody bag
- refreshment at the end of the race
- official programme and informative material
- transport of personal clothing from departure to arrival
- pre-race and post-race transport by shuttle bus, from the car parks set up by the organization
- chip attached to the bib
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- diploma of participation downloadable from the marathon site
- official medal
Are there any starting grids?
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.
If I am unable to participate, can I get a refund?
In case of non-participation in the competition, the registration fees are NOT refundable. However, for the athlete unable to take part in the marathon or half marathon is possible to:
- Transfer the registration to Padova Marathon 2025 by written communication to the e-mail address iscrizioni@padovamarthon.com by 12/04/2024. Confirmation of registration for the 2025 edition will be subject to the payment of € 10,00 for secretarial rights to be paid after the event together with the 2025 registration form.
- Transfer the registration to another person (who must hold a regular Fidal/World Athletics membership card or Runcard + regular medical certificate) by written communication to iscrizioni@padovamarthon.com by 12/04/2024 and upon payment of € 10,00 for secretarial rights (IBAN: IT 95 Z 02008 12100 000104650252 account holder Assindustria Sport SSDARL – BIC SWIFT code: UNCRITM1920, payment detail “name change…”).
When can I pick up my race bib number?
The race bib can be picked up at the Expo in Prato della Valle – Padua, on Friday April 19th from 3pm to 8pm, Saturday April 20th from 10am to 8pm, or Sunday April 21st from 7am to 8am at the starting area of the Marathon at the Euganeo Stadium.
