Italia·2026

Roma

Rome's running is dominated by historic routes through the centro storico and out to Villa d'Este in Tivoli, where the Maratonina di Villa Adriana (10.8km) climbs gently through Hadrian's ruins at 180m elevation. Cyclists face relentless hills within the city but escape southeast into the Castelli Romani and volcanic ridges for serious climbing — the Latium Ultra Gravel (800km) and Granfondo La Medievale (105km) both exploit these demanding routes where elevation swings 300–600m through medieval villages and chestnut forests. The flat Tiber towpath offers a rare respite for easy runs or casual rides from the centro.