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GENOA HALF MARATHON: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for the Half Marathon?

Online: until April 15, 2026 (until 11:59 p.m.) through the ENDU portal with payment by credit card or bank transfer using the details made available at the end of the registration process.
OfflineAt the Genova Running store (Via Cipro, 47/49, 16129 Genoa) from December 20, 2025 until April 12, 2026

Closing date for registration:
April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. unless the maximum number of entries is reached earlier

Yes, for the Mezza di Genova (minimum 5 components) and Corri Genova (minimum 5 components).

Online Groups For group registrations until March 31, 2026 ( from a minimum of 5 registrants ) use the Endu-groups section on the registration portal

- 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 the time of registration along with a certificate of fitness for competitive athletics valid on the date of the competition.

- 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 registration along with your certificate of fitness for competitive athletics.

- If you are a foreigner and a member of a club affiliated with IAAF-recognized Foreign Athletics Federations, you must submit self-certification of membership (download the self-certification here)

- 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

You can turn to one of these centers:

If you are looking for accommodation in Genoa for the weekend of the Mezza di Genova, we have Affordable Hotels and SPECIAL RATES for athletes!

Book your stay for the Genoa Half Marathon by leaning on Liguria Together, the event's official partner. For info write to sales@liguriatogether.it or to responsible accommodation:accommodation@relaxioni.it 

To check your membership click here: Enrollment verification

The confirmation letter will be emailed to athletes the week of the race and can be downloaded independently by clicking here.

If you haven't received it, you can download it yourself by going to the link in the enrollment verification.

The bib and race pack can be collected:

Saturday, April 18 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the booth in Piazza Caricamento Genoa;
- Sunday, April 19 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the booth in Piazza Caricamento Genoa.

WE RECOMMEND BIB PICKUP ON SATURDAY

The affiliated parking lots are:
- 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.

The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 a.m.

Yes. The start and finish are scheduled in the Porto Antico area of Genoa.

Of course, an official medal is provided for all finishers

Yes, there will be pacemakers recognizable by clothing and marked by appropriate balloons, to end the race in:

1h24′ - 1h30′ - 1h35′ - 1h40′ - 1h45′- 1h50′ - 1h55′- 2h00′

Yes, by giving a copy of your ID, your confirmation letter and a written proxy

No, refund is not provided under any circumstances.

However, the athlete unable to participate in the race will be offered two alternatives to be reported by March 31, 2026 to the registration department lamezzadigenova@evodata.it
Transfer registration to the 21st edition of the Mezza di Genova upon payment of €10 for fees of
secretariat. You can take advantage of the facility of transferring to the next edition only once. The transfer of enrollment to the 2027 edition cannot be combined with other fare concessions and transfers that occurred in the previous year.
Transfer the registration to another athlete upon payment of €10 for secretarial fees and return of the confirmation letter received. The person registered as a replacement will have to fill out the registration form from scratch. It is possible to take advantage of the facility of transfer to another athlete only in the 2026 edition and in any case only once. The transfer of registration to the 2027 edition cannot be combined with other
Tariff concessions and transfers that occurred the previous year.

The maximum time to be ranked is 3 hours

Yes, bag storage service - free of charge - will be at Piazza Caricamento (finish/start area).

Along with your bib you will be given a sticker (bearing your race number) that must be placed on your bag.

We advise you not to leave personal belongings (keys, cell phone, wallet, metal objects, etc.) inside the bags.

While the organization will take the utmost care in storing the bag, it will not be liable for any theft.

No, locker room and shower facilities are not provided.

If you left your email address, you will get the full race standings on your email inbox.

In order to allow all runners to run safely, we have planned to ban running (and parking) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following streets:

- Via del Molo
- Caricamento Square
- Gramsci Street (westbound)
- Via Alpini d'Italia
- Maritime Station
- Via Fanti d'Italia
- Prince's Square (east side traffic circle)
- Andrea Doria Street
- Balbi Street
- Nunziata Square
- Bensa Street
- Largo della Zecca
- Cairoli Street
- Garibaldi Street
- Square of the Marous Fountains
- XXV April Street
- De Ferrari Square
- XX September Street
- Via Brigata Liguria on the west side of the roadway
- Corso Saffi section between Via Vannucci and Viale delle Brigate Partigiane, there is a temporary ban on vehicular transit except for vehicles heading to the side driveway properties in the area
- Diaz Street (sea side carriageway on both sides)
- Barabino Street on the seaward side of the section between Diaz Street and Casaregis Street
- Via Casaregis (stretch between Via Barabino and Via Ruspoli and on the east side between Via Ruspoli and Corso Marconi)
- Corso Italia, both carriageways
- Corso Marconi sea-side roadway on both sides
- Lanfanconi Street
- Traffic circle November 8, 1989 (excluding the outer lane on the upstream side at the central traffic island at Brigate Partigiane Avenue)
- Aldo Moro Road, both carriageways
- Helicoidal bridge, on the east side for a linear length of about one hundred meters that adjoins the Camionale Viaduct as well as the Camionale Viaduct itself for its entire length and the esplanade that adjoins the San Benigno customs gate
Tunnel of the Caricamento underpass (upstream side), for the westbound direction, a ban on vehicular transit is temporarily instituted until the needs cease for the holding of the event in question
- Cavour Square
- Via Cesarea for the purpose of smoother circulation of vehicular traffic and limited to the needs related to the holding of the event in question, in the stretch of road between Via Macaggi and Via Ippolito d'Aste, a one-way traffic direction is temporarily established with the direction allowed from sea to upstream.

CORRI GENOVA: Frequently Asked Questions

Online:  through the ENDU portal with payment by credit card or bank transfer using the coordinator made available at the end of the registration process.

Offline:  At the Genova Running store (Via Cipro, 47/49, 16129 Genoa) FROM December 20, 2025 until April 12, 2026

Closing date for registration: April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. - unless the maximum number of entries is reached earlier

Yes, for the Mezza di Genova (minimum 5 components) and Corri Genova (minimum 5 components).

For group registrations until March 31, 2026 (from a minimum of 5 registrants) use the Endu-groups section on the registration portal

Corri Genova is not a competitive race so you can participate even if you are not a card-carrying member and do not have a medical certificate. Since it is a non-competitive race the final standings will be compiled in alphabetical order with the final time of each finishers

To check your membership click here: Enrollment verification

The confirmation letter will be emailed to athletes the week of the race and can be downloaded independently by clicking here

You can download it on your own by clicking here

The bib and race pack can be collected:

- Saturday, April 18 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Piazza Caricamento;
- Sunday, April 19 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in Piazza Caricamento.

WE RECOMMEND BIB PICKUP ON SATURDAY

If you are looking for accommodation in Genoa for the weekend of the Mezza di Genova, we have Affordable Hotels and SPECIAL RATES for athletes!

Book your stay for the Genoa Half Marathon by leaning on Liguria Together, the event's official partner. For info write to sales@liguriatogether.it or to responsible accommodation: accommodation@relaxioni.it

Run Genoa starts at 9:30 a.m.

The affiliated parking lots are:
- 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.

Yes. The start and finish are scheduled in the Porto Antico area of Genoa.

Of course, an official medal is provided for all finishers

No, there are no pacemakers for Corri Genova.

Yes, by giving a copy of your ID, your confirmation letter and a written proxy

No, refund is not provided under any circumstances.

However, the athlete unable to participate in the competition will be offered two alternatives to be communicated
by March 31, 2026 to the registration department lamezzadigenova@tds.sport. Transfer your registration to the 21st edition of the Corri Genova upon payment of €10 for secretarial fees. You can take advantage of the facility of transferring to the next edition only once. The transfer of the registration to the 2027 edition cannot be combined with any other fare facilitations and transfers that took place the previous year.
Transfer the registration to another athlete upon payment of €10 for secretarial fees and return of the confirmation letter received. The person registered as a replacement will have to fill out the registration form from scratch. It is possible to take advantage of the facility of transfer to another athlete only in the 2026 edition and in any case only once. The transfer of enrollment to the 2027 edition cannot be combined with other fare facilitations and transfers that occurred in the previous year.

The maximum time to be ranked is 2 hours

Yes, bag storage service - free of charge - will be at the tent set up in Piazza Caricamento (finish/start area).

Along with your bib you will be given a sticker (bearing your race number) that must be placed on your bag.

We advise you not to leave personal belongings (keys, cell phone, wallet, metal objects, etc.) inside the bags.

While the organization will take the utmost care in storing the bag, it will not be liable for any theft.

No, locker room and shower facilities are not provided.

If you left your email address, you will get the full race standings on your email inbox.

In order to allow all runners to run safely, we have planned to ban running (and parking) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following streets:

- Via del Molo
- Caricamento Square
- Gramsci Street (westbound)
- Via Alpini d'Italia
- Maritime Station
- Via Fanti d'Italia
- Prince's Square (east side traffic circle)
- Andrea Doria Street
- Balbi Street
- Nunziata Square
- Bensa Street
- Largo della Zecca
- Cairoli Street
- Garibaldi Street
- Square of the Marous Fountains
- XXV April Street
- De Ferrari Square
- XX September Street
- Via Brigata Liguria on the west side of the roadway
- Corso Saffi section between Via Vannucci and Viale delle Brigate Partigiane, there is a temporary ban on vehicular transit except for vehicles heading to the side driveway properties in the area
- Diaz Street (sea side carriageway on both sides)
- Barabino Street on the seaward side of the section between Diaz Street and Casaregis Street
- Via Casaregis (stretch between Via Barabino and Via Ruspoli and on the east side between Via Ruspoli and Corso Marconi)
- Corso Italia, both carriageways
- Corso Marconi sea-side roadway on both sides
- Lanfanconi Street
- Traffic circle November 8, 1989 (excluding the outer lane on the upstream side at the central traffic island at Brigate Partigiane Avenue)
- Aldo Moro Road, both carriageways
- Helicoidal bridge, on the east side for a linear length of about one hundred meters that adjoins the Camionale Viaduct as well as the Camionale Viaduct itself for its entire length and the esplanade that adjoins the San Benigno customs gate
Tunnel of the Caricamento underpass (upstream side), for the westbound direction, a ban on vehicular transit is temporarily instituted until the needs cease for the holding of the event in question
- Cavour Square
- Via Cesarea for the purpose of smoother circulation of vehicular traffic and limited to the needs related to the holding of the event in question, in the stretch of road between Via Macaggi and Via Ippolito d'Aste, a one-way traffic direction is temporarily established with the direction allowed from sea to upstream.

FAMILY RUN: Frequently Asked Questions

Online: through the ENDU portal with payment by bank transfer, credit card, Paypal (to sign up, click here).
Offline: at Genova Running store (Via Cipro, 47/49, 16129 Genova) from December 20, 2025 until April 12, 2026.

Closing date for entries: April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. unless the maximum number of entries is reached earlier

The family run is open to everyone, adults and accompanied children.

For each registration you will receive a bib, t-shirt, race pack, medal and refreshment pack.
If you would like all components to receive this kit you will have to sign up everyone, otherwise you can still participate but you will only receive one.

To check your membership click here: Enrollment verification

The confirmation letter will be emailed to athletes the week of the race and can be downloaded independently by clicking here

The bib and race pack can be collected:

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the dedicated stands from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Piazzale Terminal Ferry area Di Negro adjacent to the start. 

Collection may also be by proxy upon presentation of the registration confirmation letter.

The Family Run starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

No, the departure is scheduled in Piazzale Terminal Traghetti (Di Negro area) while the arrival in Mandraccio Square (Old Port area)

No, refund is not provided under any circumstances.

If you are looking for accommodation in Genoa for the weekend of the Mezza di Genova, we have Affordable Hotels and SPECIAL RATES for athletes!

Book your stay for the Genoa Half Marathon by leaning on Liguria Together, the event's official partner. For info write to sales@liguriatogether.it or to responsible accommodation: accommodation@relaxioni.it

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