The Venice Marathon is today an international marathon race recognized worldwide by the IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federations - certified Silver Label, on the Olympic distance of 42,195 km which allows the participation of sportsmen, athletes and amateurs, up to a maximum of 8,000 competitors.
The first edition took place on May 18, 1986 and the organization of the event has always been managed by the Venicemarathon Club, established in 1985 with the primary objective of bringing a great athletics event to the Venetian territory. With the passing of the years, the completion of the event led it in a short time from a local and national initiative to a major international event. The Venicemarathon Running Team has been founded for 15 years now, which actively adheres to the Italian and foreign competitive activity of the Athletics Federation.
The standard route foresees the departure from Stra, to continue on the Riviera del Brenta, Marghera, Mestre - San Giuliano Park, Ponte della Libertà, Venice Centro Storico up to Riva dei Sette Martiri.
The Venice Marathon has always supported, promoted and encouraged two important elements: sport as an instrument of education, growth and well-being of children and young people and sport as a moment of solidarity, in favor of local, national and international projects.
