09:00 a.m. - Porto Antico of Genoa
The Genoa Half Marathon is run on a breathtaking course with departure and arrival in the Old Port.
Athletes will be able to admire the main places of interest of the city: the Aquarium of Genoa, the central square (Piazza De Ferrari), the seaside village of Boccadasse, the 19th-century Via XX Settembre and the Sopraelevata road, which for one day will be reserved only for runners.
The event consists of three races, two running and one dedicated to families.
The running races, namely the International Half Marathon (21 km) and the Corri Genova (13 km), take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, while the family-friendly race, the Family Run, takes place on Saturday, April 18, at 3 p.m.
To ensure maximum comfort for participants, intermediate refreshments will be provided. A final refreshment will welcome all participants at the end of the races.
Scenic route between the sea and the historic center, perfect for challenging yourself and immersing yourself in the beauty of La Superba. Challenge your limits and have an unforgettable running experience!
A compelling distance through the city's iconic neighborhoods, ideal for those looking for an affordable challenge. Run, have fun and discover Genoa's charm at every step!
The race designed for young and old: a unique opportunity to share sports in a festive atmosphere. Participate with the whole family and enjoy a day of fun and movement!
Here are the methods of enrollment:
Enrollment closing: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
For the Half Marathon:
- If you are not registered with any society and are 20 years of age or older, you must apply through the runcard.com the Runcard which you must present at registration along with a valid athletics medical certificate for competitive athletics on the date of the race.
- If you are a member of a Sports Promotion Body and turned 20 years old, you must apply through the runcard.com the Runcard Eps which you must submit at the time of registration along with your competitive athletics medical certificate.
- If you are a foreigner and a member of a club affiliated with Foreign Athletics Federations recognized by the IAAF, you must present The self-certification of possession of card.
- If you are a non-member foreigner, you must apply through the runcard.com the Runcard which you must submit at registration along with your certificate of fitness for competitive athletics
For Corri Genova:
The Corri Genova is non-competitive race so you can participate even if you are not a card-carrying member and do not have a medical certificate.
For Family Run:
The Family Run is non-competitive race so you can participate even if you are not a card-carrying member and do not have a medical certificate.
Warning:
To participate in the Half Marathon (21.097 km), a competitive medical certificate with the specific athletics discipline is required.
Endorsements related to other sports (e.g. Triathlon) will not be accepted.
In the absence of this indication, the company verifying the documentation will not be able to proceed with registration.
Participants residing abroad
If you reside outside Italy, your medical certificate can be issued in your country, but it must include the same examinations required by Italian regulations:
To properly complete the application, you can use the facsimiles available in:
Run Genoa and Family Run
No medical certificate is required to participate in these two races.
To check your membership go to this page And enter your information.
The confirmation letter will be emailed to athletes a few days before the race. If you wish to download it on your own, click here.
Yes, for the Mezza di Genova (minimum 5 components) and Corri Genova (minimum 5 components).
Online for group enrollments until March 31, 2026 use the Endu-groups section on the enrollment portal. Alternatively, fill out the attached form and send it to. lamezzadigenova@evodata.it along with a copy of the transfer.
Via del Molo;
• Piazza Caricamento;
• Via Antonio Gramsci (westward direction)
• Italian Alps Trail;
Ferry Terminal Square;
• Via Adua, Lane closure, heading west;
• Via Bruno Buozzi, semicircular lane direction west until Piazza Dinegro (excluded);
• Via Mura degli zingari during the period of the event, parked vehicles will not be able
access to the main road);
• Via San Benedetto;
Via Abbiate
Pagano Doria Street Intersection Ponte Pini with mandatory left turn towards Monte (Via del Lagaccio) with simultaneous prohibition of traffic towards Mare towards Via Abbiate.
Via del Molo;
• Piazza Caricamento;
• Via Antonio Gramsci (westward direction)
• Italian Alps Trail;
Ferry Terminal Square;
• Via Adua, Lane closure, heading west;
• Via Bruno Buozzi, semicircular lane direction west until Piazza Dinegro (excluded);
• Via Mura degli zingari during the period of the event, parked vehicles will not be able
access to the main road);
• Via San Benedetto;
Via Abbiate
Pagano Doria Street intersection Ponte Pini with mandatory left turn in the direction of
Monte (Via del Lagaccio) with a simultaneous traffic ban in the direction of the sea.
turn onto Abbiate street;
• Fanti d’Italia Street;
Prince's Square No entry to the entire roundabout (police officers
the local office will eventually take further action if
deemed necessary, where possible);
• Via Andrea Doria;
Via Balbi
Piazza della Nunziata
• Via Paolo Emilio Bensa;
• Largo della Zecca;
• Cairoli Street;
• Garibaldi Road;
• Marose Fountains Square;
• Via XXV Aprile;
• Raffaele De Ferrari Square;
• Via XX Settembre;
• Via Macaggi
• Innocenzo Frugoni Street (seaside lane);
Galleria Colombo (Sea director)
• Brigata Liguria Street on the west side of the roadway;
Via Armando Diaz (roadway on the seaside on both sides) and eastward direction section between Via Brigate Partigiane and Via Barabino;
• Carlo Barabino Street on the seaward side of the stretch between Armando Diaz street and the street
Giuseppe Casaregis
Giuseppe Casaregis Street (section between Via Barabino and Via Ruspoli and on the east side
and the center of the road in the section between Via Ruspoli and Corso Italia);
• Corso Italia, both carriageways
• Via Felice Cavallotti, section between Corso Italia and Via O. de Gaspari;
Guglielmo Marconi Course roadway on the seaside on both sides and center of the road;
• November 9, 1989 Roundabout
• Brigate Partigiane Avenue section between the November 9, 1989 roundabout and via
Maddaloni, the first lane adjacent to the central island in both directions and in the
rest areas adjacent to the flower bed itself;
• Brigate Partigiane Avenue west side of the west carriageway, limited to the
stop
Aldo Moro Streetboth carriageways and their on-ramps;
Underpass Loading (monte side), towards the west, is temporarily
vehicular traffic prohibited until further notice for the development
of the event in question;
Cavour Square
Collection may also be by proxy upon presentation of the registration confirmation letter
For Family Run:
Collection may also be by proxy upon presentation of the registration confirmation letter
- The Corri Genova departs at 9:45 a.m. from Piazza Caricamento
- The Family Run departs at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, from the Ferry Terminal Square.
1h24′ - 1h30′ - 1h35′ - 1h40′ - 1h45′- 1h50′ - 1h55′- 2h00′
For the CorriGenova and Family Run. No pacemakers will be present.
- Park Calata Gadda at the Old Port
- Park Siberia at the Old Port
- Parking garage inside the Old Port
NB In the affiliated parking lots you will get 50% discount by inserting the card "The Mezza di Genova" that you will have to request at the time of bib pickup.
After inserting the parking ticket picked up at the parking lot entrance, insert the card "The Mezza di Genova" and automatically the payment rate will be halved.
1.
Piazza delle Feste
2.
De Ferrari Square
3.
Piazzale Mandraccio (Arrival)
4.
Piazza Caricamento (Departure)
5.
Calata Molo Vecchio
6.
Aquarium of Genoa
7. e 8.
Affiliated parking lots
Here are some valuable directions to reach the Old Port Area in the fastest way, whether you travel by car or train.
Via Magazzini del Cotone
16128 Genoa, Italy
Latitude, longitude:
44.4072130078113, 8.924771547317504
N44 24.4794', E008 55.3064'
