Bologna Marathon
Bologna Marathon race day weather
Cool start, moderate wind shifts
Runners will face a temperature rise from 44°F at the start to 50°F by finish. Winds will be moderate, peaking at 9 mph with headwinds during miles 9-11 and 16-18, affecting pacing. With humidity at 63%, it’s advisable to start conservatively to manage energy, especially during the tougher segments. Pre-race conditions may feel chilly, suggesting a throwaway layer is ideal for the wait.
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Bologna Marathon route and elevation
The Bologna Marathon course has about 545 ft (166 m) of climbing and 494 ft (151 m) of descent, a net rise of about 51 ft (16 m). It is hillier than 68% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 26, with 83 ft (25 m) of climbing and a 1.4% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.5 to 2.4: climbs about 75 ft (22 m).
- Miles 7 to 7.3: climbs about 50 ft (16 m).
- Miles 21.3 to 25.9: climbs about 175 ft (53 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:31 here (1 minute slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:02 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:32 here (2 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ft | 21 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 2 | 53 ft | 14 ft | 8:16 | 9:27 | 10:39 |
| 3 | 11 ft | 32 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 4 | 38 ft | 9 ft | 8:11 | 9:21 | 10:32 |
| 5 | 5 ft | 48 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 6 | 32 ft | 7 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:29 |
| 7 | 29 ft | 34 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 8 | 47 ft | 45 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 9 | 8 ft | 49 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 10 | 3 ft | 31 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 11 | 2 ft | 24 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:07 |
| 12 | 18 ft | 15 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:14 |
| 13 | 15 ft | 17 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:13 |
| 14 | 47 ft | 16 ft | 8:13 | 9:23 | 10:33 |
| 15 | 3 ft | 43 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 16 | 17 ft | 29 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 17 | 19 ft | 23 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 18 | 15 ft | 27 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 19 | 11 ft | 27 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 20 | 28 ft | 21 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 21 | 9 ft | 22 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 22 | 47 ft | 13 ft | 8:14 | 9:25 | 10:35 |
| 23 | 37 ft | 11 ft | 8:10 | 9:19 | 10:30 |
| 24 | 10 ft | 14 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 25 | 59 ft | 25 ft | 8:13 | 9:25 | 10:35 |
| 26 | 83 ft | 9 ft | 8:35 | 9:47 | 11:01 |
| Last 0.2 | 6 ft | 0 ft | 1:47 | 2:03 | 2:18 |
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About the Bologna Marathon
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.
