Ravenna Marathon City of Art
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Cool morning, mild finish
Runners will face temperatures starting at 55°F and rising to 61°F by the finish, with humidity at 73%. Light winds at 7 mph will shift from crosswinds to a tailwind in sections. To optimize performance, runners should pace conservatively through the first half, particularly during headwinds from miles 6 to 12, while taking advantage of tailwinds between miles 15 and 19.
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Race Info
The Ravenna Marathon City of Art runs through Ravenna, Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Byzantine mosaics. The flat 42.195 km course starts and finishes near the Pala De Andre arena, passing all eight of the city's UNESCO-listed monuments, including the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. The 2026 race is its 27th running; Ravenna has hosted the Italian national marathon championship several times, including 2018 and 2022. Finishers receive a mosaic-style medal reflecting the city's mosaic-making tradition.
