Bologna Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, varying winds
Runners will face temperatures rising from 44°F at the start to 50°F by the finish, with humidity around 63%. The wind will start with a tailwind in the first two miles but shift to headwinds from miles 9 to 11 and again from 16 to 27, requiring careful pacing adjustments. Runners should consider layering for the pre-race wait due to the cool feels-like temperature and prepare for variable wind effects throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Bologna Marathon starts on Via Irnerio and finishes in Piazza Maggiore, crossing the city's UNESCO-listed porticoes and historic center. It is run each year on the first Sunday in March. Ishmael Chelanga Kalale set the men's course record of 2:16:29 at the 2026 edition. The marathon is FIDAL Bronze and World Athletics certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
