Parma Marathon
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About the race
Parma Marathon (18.10.26) is an urban running event organized by PARMARATHON ASD that links sport, city heritage and local food. The race route runs through Parma’s streets and historic areas, offering a course that highlights the city’s landmarks and culinary identity. The event has reached a milestone of ten editions and presents multiple formal race distances alongside community activities.
Distances include:
- Maratona
- Trenta2
- Venti4
- Vigorosa 10 km competitive
- DesmÌla 10 km non competitive
- Food Valley Walk ~5 km
- Parma Marathon Kids
The Food Valley Walk is a separate 5 km walk within the event. The walk features five food stations with curated tastings and local products, and volunteers from the charity partner Giocamico are present at each station. Participant places for the walk are limited to 1,200; online registration closes on 17 October with additional on-site registration available during the weekend while places remain. The walk starts and finishes in Parco della Cittadella and includes a bib, tasting tickets and an official souvenir shirt by KING. The suggested completion time is about 2 to 2.5 hours to allow for tastings and a relaxed pace.
Overall the event combines competitive races and lighter city experiences to present running, local food and community in one programme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
