On this page you can find all the useful information about the Pisa Marathon 2026, scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Course, registration, race pack, services, results.

If you cannot find answers to your questions, you can contact us directly at: segreteria@maratonadipisa.com

SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2026

12:00 PM – Opening of the Expo and Organizing Secretariat – Distribution of bib numbers, chips, programs, and race packs. Accreditations and passes for media, guests, and staff. Information area, reception, and hospitality. Side events and conferences.

8:00 PM – Closing of the Expo and Organizing Secretariat

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026

10:00 AM – Opening of the Expo and Organizing Secretariat – Distribution of bib numbers, chips, programs, and race packs. Accreditations and passes for media, guests, and staff. Information area, reception, and hospitality. Side events and conferences.

03:00 PM – Christmas Run Start

10:00 PM – Closing of the Expo and Organizing Secretariat

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2026

7:00 AM – Opening of the Bag Drop area in Via Duomo
8:00 AM – Opening of the starting grids
8:30 AM – Closing of the bag drop
8:45 AM – Closing of the starting grids
9:00 AM – Start of the Marathon and Half Marathon
11:30 AM – Start of the Half Marathon award ceremony. Marathon awards to follow
12:15 PM – Time limit (3 hours 15 minutes) for the Half Marathon
3:30 PM – Time limit (6 hours 30 minutes) and official end of the event

BIB AND RACE PACK COLLECTION

The Expo Village in the heart of Pisa

For the 2026 edition of the Pisa Marathon, the beating heart of the event will be the new Expo Village, set up for the first time in Viale Duomo, in a unique and evocative setting right next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

This area will be dedicated to runners, sponsors, and visitors, welcoming athletes and enthusiasts in the days leading up to the event. A place to meet, have fun, and share experiences, where you can breathe in the marathon atmosphere and feel the city’s energy. A strategic and iconic location, easy to reach and just steps from the finish line, in the heart of one of the most famous places in the world.

Where and when can I collect my bib?

Bib collection will be available:

  • Friday, December 18: Expo Village open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • Saturday, December 19: Expo Village open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

How can I collect my individual bib?

Bib numbers and race packs can be collected at the Expo Village on:

  • Friday 18 December (12:00–20:00)

  • Saturday 19 December (10:00–22:00)

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will bib numbers and race packs be distributed on Sunday, December 20.

To collect your bib, you must bring:

  • Your Confirmation Letter (printed or digital)

  • A valid ID

Confirmation letters can be downloaded from the website starting one week before the race.

You must also check that your registration is VALID (two green “OK” checks).

Check your registration here.

For athletes with irregular registration

FIDAL MEMBERS

FIDAL-registered athletes with IRREGULAR REGISTRATION must regularize their membership status with their club before coming to collect their bib.

Athletes shown as suspended on the FIDAL portal (expired medical certificate) will not be allowed to collect their bib even if they bring a valid medical certificate. Their Club President must regularize their status on the FIDAL portal; only once this is done will the bib be released.

RUNCARD MEMBERS

Runcard-registered athletes with IRREGULAR REGISTRATION must upload a valid competitive athletics medical certificate (valid until 21/12) to the Runcard portal and bring the original certificate when collecting the bib.

IRREGULAR REGISTRATION DUE TO OUTSTANDING BALANCE

Athletes with an irregular registration due to an outstanding balance (not the full entry fee, but a partial amount) who are unable to settle it in advance may pay directly at the Expo Village by queueing at the “irregular registrations” desk.

Can someone else collect my bib for me?

Yes, someone else may collect a bib on behalf of an athlete by completing the AUTHORIZATION FORM included in the confirmation letter, available one week before the race.

The delegate must present:

  • Their own ID

  • A copy of the athlete’s ID

Without the above, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO COLLECT ANOTHER ATHLETE’S BIB, even if the delegate is a club official.

When will I receive my confirmation letter?

The confirmation letter required for bib collection will be available on the website one week before the race.
To view and download it, click on “CHECK REGISTRATION” and enter FIRST NAME – LAST NAME – DATE OF BIRTH. Once in your personal area, you will be able to download the confirmation letter.

RACE DAY

BAG DROP

The bag drop area will be set up in Piazza del Duomo, between the start and finish areas. Participants must use the bag provided by the organization, placing their clothing inside and attaching the adhesive bib number label.

BAGS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY 8:30 AM.

STARTING GRIDS

At the start, runners will be divided into grids, corresponding to the two scheduled start waves. Each grid is identified by a color (red, orange, blue, green), displayed at the grid entrance and matching the color on the assigned bib.

  • Paralympic race start: 8:45 AM (Grid access from 8:15 AM)

  • First wave start: 9:00 AM (Grid access from 8:30 AM)

Red Grid

  • Marathon: under 3:00

  • Pisanina: under 1:25

Orange Grid

  • Marathon: 3:00 – 3:45

  • Pisanina: 1:25 – 1:44

Blue Grid

  • Marathon: 3:45 – 4:15

  • Pisanina: 1:45 – 2:10

Green Grid

  • Marathon: over 4:30

  • Pisanina: over 2:10

  • Second wave start: 9:15 AM (Grid access from 8:30 AM)

Pink Grid

  • Christmas Run

TIME LIMIT

The maximum race time is 6 hours and 30 minutes for both the Marathon and the Pisanina, to allow for the gradual reopening of roads to traffic.
The time limit at km 30 is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

All athletes (including Fitwalking participants) passing beyond these times will be asked by officials to stop.

PARKING

We recommend using parking areas slightly farther from the start and finish zones to avoid high prices or restricted traffic areas (ZTL).
At this link you can consult the list of parking areas near the start.

TOILETS

Portable toilets will be located in the Via Cammeo parking area, near the start zone. All participants are kindly asked to use only the designated facilities.

Anyone caught urinating in public areas or outside authorized zones may be fined by the authorities.
Let’s respect the host city and help keep Pisa clean and welcoming for everyone.

2026 COURSE

All information about the race courses is available here:

  • Marathon

  • Pisanina

  • Christmas Run

PACEMAKERS

Start: 9:00 AM

Red Grid

  • No pacers

Orange Grid

  • Marathon: 3h – 3h15’ – 3h30’

  • Pisanina: 1h25’ – 1h30’ – 1h35’ – 1h40’

Blue Grid

  • Marathon: 3h45’ – 4h – 4h15’

  • Pisanina: 1h45’ – 1h50’ – 1h55’ – 2h

Green Grid

  • Marathon: 4h30’ – 4h45’ – 5h – 5h15’ – 5h30’ – 5h45’ – 6h

  • Pisanina: 2h15’ – 2h30’ – 2h45’ – 3h

FITWALKING PACER SERVICE

  • Marathon: 5h30’ – 5h45’ – 6h

  • Pisanina: 2h45’ – 3h

TIMING

Results will be processed by Evodata using the chip already attached to the bib, which MUST NOT BE REMOVED until the end of the race.

The chip records Real Time (from crossing the start line to crossing the finish line).
Only the Elite category will be ranked using Official Time (measured from the starting gun); all others will be ranked by Real Time.

MEDICAL SERVICE

Medical assistance will be provided by several local associations.

MEDAL

All runners who reach the finish line within the time limit will receive the exclusive Pisa Marathon finisher medal for the Marathon, Pisanina, and Christmas Run.

RESULTS

Unofficial results will be available immediately after the race here.

ILLNESS DURING THE RACE – ATHLETE WITHDRAWAL

During the Pisa Marathon and the Pisanina, medical aid stations will be available along the course and at the finish line. You may ask event staff for assistance if you feel unwell during the race.

LOST AND FOUND

For lost items, please contact the assistance service at the Race Village or the organization after the event.
Contact details are usually provided by the organization after the event.

EMAIL AND NOTIFICATION ISSUES

If you do not receive emails, please check your spam folder. If problems persist, contact the organization using the details provided on the official website.

EVENT PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Relive the emotions of race day! All official event photos are available online.
You can search for and download your personal images using this link.
Enter your bib number or use facial recognition to easily find your photos.