🇮🇹Milan, Italy
Milano Marathon
Expected April 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
95 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Milan surprised the marathon world in recent years by quietly becoming one of Europe's fastest courses. The near-flat route (95m gain) runs past the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente (Duomo), the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala opera house, Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione, and the Arco della Pace. April conditions are pleasant — 12–18°C — and Milan's urban wind is generally modest. The course is largely smooth, the organisation is excellent (Italian efficiency applied to mass participation), and the finish in the Duomo square surrounded by Gothic architecture is spectacular. Milan is increasingly attracting elite sub-elite runners seeking fast April times after Boston season — entry is still available without the scramble of Berlin or Amsterdam.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
11–18°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Mild Italian spring — cool in morning, warm by finish
Wind
10–15 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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