On the occasion of the eleventh Rimini Marathon, scheduled for Sunday 19 April 2026, the FIDAL Federal Council has awarded the city of Rimini the honour of hosting the Italian Absolute Marathon Championships. This event of national and international significance will, for the first time, see Italy’s top runners compete on the streets of Rimini for the prestigious Tricolore title.
The heart of the event will be the Marathon Village, situated between Piazzale Fellini and the Rotonda Lucio Battisti in Marina Centro. The sporting programme, which spans three days of entertainment and live music, features two competitive FIDAL races—the 42km marathon and the 21km half-marathon—winding through the seafront and the most picturesque locations of the historic city centre.
Alongside the professional races, the event offers routes open to everyone: the Ten Miles (16km), the Family Run (6km), and the Kids Run (2km) dedicated to younger participants. Furthermore, the national gathering of "wheelchair pushers" (spingitori) is confirmed, an initiative that highlights the inclusive nature of the festival.
The awarding of the Absolute Championships represents significant technical recognition for the Rimini Marathon and the city itself, consolidating Rimini’s position as a premier platform for major sporting events.
Full details regarding registration and technical specifications are available on the official website.