Verdi Marathon

Italy flag Salsomaggiore Terme, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Verdi Marathon worldsmarathons.com
Date 21 Feb, 2027
Races 9 distances
Entry fee €20.00 – €45.00
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Verdi Marathon

About the event

The Verdi Marathon returns in 2027, this time immersing runners in the poignant world of Giuseppe Verdi's timeless opera "La Traviata." Set against the backdrop of Italy’s rich cultural heritage, participants will traverse scenic routes as they embody the tragic romance between Violetta Valéry and Alfredo Germont. The marathon celebrates not only athletic prowess but also pays tribute to Verdi's enduring musical legacy.
Runners will experience a course that weaves through historic sites and vibrant cityscapes, mirroring the emotional journey of the opera’s characters. As they cross the finish line, participants will feel as if they have composed their own symphony, blending physical effort with artistic appreciation. The event promises to be more than just a race; it is an immersive celebration of music, drama, and human spirit.
The Verdi Marathon 2027 invites all runners to join in honoring the genius of Giuseppe Verdi while pushing personal limits on the road that echoes his timeless melodies.

Races offered

22Feb

10KM

Running

Distance
9.6K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
N/A
22Feb

Half-marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
N/A
22Feb

Marathon

Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
N/A
22Feb

The Prince's Race

Running

Distance
28.8K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
N/A
21Feb

10K (competitive)

Running

Distance
9.6K
Countdown
111 days
Entry fee
€20.00
21Feb

30K (competitive)

Running

Distance
28.8K
Countdown
111 days
Entry fee
€30.00
21Feb

30K (non-competitive)

Running

Distance
28.2K
Countdown
111 days
Entry fee
€30.00
21Feb

Half-marathon (competitive)

Running

Distance
21.1K
Countdown
111 days
Entry fee
€25.00
21Feb

Marathon (competitive)

Running

Distance
42.2K
Countdown
111 days
Entry fee
€45.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Salsomaggiore Terme.

Temperature2.6° / 11.3°
Feels like-0.5° / 9.3°
Sunshine hours6h 32m
Rainfall2.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind6.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity84.6%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:20
Sunset18:45

About Salsomaggiore Terme

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Busseto is a comune in the province of Parma, in Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy with about 6,763 inhabitants. Its history is quite well documented back to the 10th century, and for almost five hundred years it was the capital of Stato Pallavicino, which eventually became part of the Duchy of Parma. The town is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Cremona in Lombardy.

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