Lake Maggiore Marathon

Have you already booked your participation in the Lago Maggiore Marathon? Also this year it will start on 14 April 2019. An event that runners have begun to prepare for. This race is the fastest half marathon in Italy, the record was set in 2018 by the Kenyan Daniel Kipchumba in 59'06". The route starts in Verbania and ends in Stresa, winding along the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Athletes and spectators will not only be able to observe a splendid panorama of the lake, but also enjoy the architectural beauty of the prestigious period villas pieds dans l'eau and on the first hill. These events bring the most important locations on Lake Maggiore to your attention, not only Stresa and Verbania, but also the beautiful Baveno, Ghiffa, Cannero, Oggebbio and Cannobio. We look forward to celebrating the winner and all participants. This race is one of the most popular half-marathons in Europe.

It is a flat course with no hills, perfect for beginners. There are many photo opportunities along the route. The Lago Maggiore Marathon is one of the most scenic races in Europe, where runners follow the shores of Lake Maggiore. Along the route there are many breathtaking views of the Borromean Islands and the hills of Lake Maggiore and the Alps.

There are four distances of the competition: 42 km, 21 km, 33 km and 10 km. It is a very fast race A flat course along the shores of Lake Maggiore. The solution of the four distances, with the marathon, in addition to the 33 km race, the half marathon and the 10 km, all competitive and non-competitive, offered a range of possibilities for all enthusiasts to approach according to their training and goals.

The Lago Maggiore Marathon is not limited to the race itself, but there are other events in the days leading up to the race at the Il Maggiore theatre in Verbania.