The Rome City Marathon is an annual event hosted in March that has been held every year since 1982. The marathon not only attracts thousands of spectators but also competitors! With an incredible record number of 12,596 runners finishing the race in 2011, it's clear to see that this marathon is an extremely popular event!
In 2010 the winner -Siraj Gena from Ethiopia- finished the race barefoot in honour of his countryman Abebe Bikila who in 1960 won the Olympic marathon in Rome....exactly 50 years earlier!
In 2010 the winner -Siraj Gena from Ethiopia- finished the race barefoot in honour of his countryman Abebe Bikila who in 1960 won the Olympic marathon in Rome....exactly 50 years earlier!
You do not have to be a top athlete to compete in the marathon either! 15 minutes after the official marathon has begun, up to 85,000 children and adults set out for the non competitive Fun Run.
This is a four kilometre course that starts at the Colosseum and finishes outside of Domus Aurea, the ruins of Emperor Nero's Golden House.
If you wish to take part in this fantastic event as a competitor or spectator then why not take a trip to Rome?
This is a four kilometre course that starts at the Colosseum and finishes outside of Domus Aurea, the ruins of Emperor Nero's Golden House.
If you wish to take part in this fantastic event as a competitor or spectator then why not take a trip to Rome?
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Or if you wish to stay outside of the city there is a lovely selection of villas available to rent. Experience the peace and tranquility of the countryside but be close enough to easily commute into Rome city for a few days of thrilling exploration!
Why not go deep into its heart and explore the treasures of Vatican city? Rome has so much to offer tourists, you could easily spend a week or two here and still have plenty to see and do...so come and see for yourself!