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XVIII^ Agnolotto Half Marathon Fontaneto
The Agnolotto Half Marathon Fontaneto is a half marathon held in Piedmont, Italy. The race is situated in the Novara area and is named for Fontaneto. It offers a challenging 21.1 km course for runners seeking a serious test.
The route crosses the streets of Novara, providing an urban race within a notable Piedmontese city. The event is framed as a day for sport and camaraderie, where runners aim for personal bests, test their limits, and share the course with others who prefer a local half marathon over a large city event.
Monza21 (Half-Marathon in Monza)
Monza21 allows runners to use the Monza motor-racing circuit in Lombardy, the same track used for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. It is held in October, avoiding the peak of the Italian summer heat, and offers four on-road distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and 30 km. The event welcomes families, catering not only to serious half-marathon runners but also providing shorter options suitable for newer participants or those running with friends and relatives.
The course is rolling and fast, presenting a realistic target for personal bests for well-trained runners who pace themselves correctly. The start and finish straight feels longer when experienced firsthand than it appears on television, adding to the enjoyment of running on a venue designed for racing cars instead of road races. Aid stations are positioned along the route like pit stops, supplying runners with water, fuel, and a brief respite before they rejoin the circuit. Monza also serves as a convenient base for exploring Lombardy: Milan is approximately 45 minutes away, featuring the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, while Bergamo and Sirmione offer additional nearby destinations for runners before or after race day.
Vibram Ultra Trail Lago d'Orta
Vibram Ultra Trail Lago d'Orta is an autumn trail-running series based in Omegna, on Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. The distances range from short trails to a full ultra, with 12 km, 21 km, 34 km, 55 km, and 100 km options. The long race is a single 100 km loop with 5,270 m of climbing, while the 55 km race is also a single loop and still includes 2,860 m of ascent. The 34 km route adds 2,000 m of climbing, making even the middle-distance option a serious mountain run.
The routes traverse woods, technical trails, hard climbs, and offer viewpoints over Lake Orta and the surrounding mountains. The 100 km, 55 km, and 34 km races award ITRA points, attracting runners building ultra experience and those seeking a demanding day in the mountains. The 55 km race is the most popular of the main formats, with over 500 runners in the previous edition, while the 100 km still had more than 200. Runners also come from outside Italy, and the event connects the racing weekend with local food, villages, and traditions around the lake.
XXII^ Corripavia Half Marathon
CorriPavia is an autumn running event in Pavia, northern Italy, featuring a FIDAL-certified half marathon of 21.097 km. ASD Atletica 100 Torri Pavia organizes the event with support from the Municipality of Pavia. The half marathon also awards the Absolute and Master provincial championship titles.
The program includes a non-competitive 10k, the Mini CorriPavia Family Run, and the Mini CorriPavia Schools Trophy. Club runners, families, school groups, and first-timers share the streets. The routes are noted for their blend of history, art, and speed, with autumn fog sometimes present at the start. Nearly 5,000 people participate in the race day, which also includes social and health initiatives. The men's race has seen Kenyan runners take the lead, while local athletes like Azeddine Berrite have competed for Italian and provincial honors.
GO&GO HALF MARATHON
The GO&GO Half Marathon connects Gorizia, Italy, and Nova Gorica, Slovenia. It takes place in October, beginning at Unione Ginnastica Goriziana on Via Luigi Cadorna. This is the first edition, organized by ASD BIKE&RUN GORIZIA with backing from both municipalities.
The route consists of two 10.55 km circuits, totaling the standard 21.0975 km half-marathon distance. Participants will run through the historic centers and outlying areas of both cities, encountering approximately 150 m of elevation gain. The event continues the tradition of the Maratonina Città di Gorizia, which had 42 previous editions and attracted about 700 runners from Northern Italy, bringing local half-marathon heritage to a new cross-border format.
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XI^ Laus Half Marathon
The Laus Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race held in Lodi, Italy, each October. It is organized by Gruppo Podisti San Bernardo and marks the eleventh edition of the event. The race is now listed on the national road-racing calendar maintained by Fidal, Italy’s athletics federation.
The race begins in Lodi, offering participants a half-marathon experience in a Lombardy city, distinct from a major capital. October typically brings cool running conditions, with average temperatures between 6 to 14°C, occasional rain, and frequent cloud cover, though crisp, sunny days can also occur. The event originated in 2015, establishing it as a relatively new local race with an official standing on the national calendar.
Corri Cambiago
Corri Cambiago begins early morning from the Oratorio at Via Vittorio Veneto 2 in Cambiago, a town in Lombardy, province of Milan. This FIASP circuit event offers four route options: 5 km, 10 km, 16 km, and 21 km, allowing participants to select a distance from a short walk to a half-marathon.
The event is organized by Pro Loco Cambiago, with the start and finish located at the local oratory, distinct from a large race village. The various distances accommodate families, casual walkers, club runners, and those training for longer races, enabling diverse groups to participate together on different courses.
Maratonina Città di Busto Arsizio
The Maratonina Città di Busto Arsizio begins on viale Cadorna, near the Molini Marzoli, and concludes on via Ugo Foscolo. This November event in Busto Arsizio, Lombardy, centers on a FIDAL-certified competitive half marathon. Three shorter or less formal options accompany it: a non-competitive 21 km, the 9.9k B.A. RUN, and a 4.4 km Family Run. Atletica San Marco organizes the event, with the city administration providing support. All races utilize bib-chip timing.
The 21 km course crosses nearly all city neighborhoods and directs runners onto the Borri athletics track around the tenth kilometer. The 9.9k route largely mirrors the latter half of the 21 km course, passing through the city center. The Family Run is a walk-or-run format designed for broad participation. This series marks its 32nd edition, with the non-competitive 21 km in its sixth edition. It provides standard race-day amenities: refreshments, changing rooms, and showers.
SPORTWAY Lago Maggiore Marathon
The Lake Maggiore Marathon begins Sunday morning on the Arona lakefront and covers 42 km to Verbania-Pallanza. It is the central event of a weekend of running along the lake, which also includes a half marathon, a 33 km race, and a 10 km race, allowing participants to select from a short road race to the complete point-to-point marathon.
The marathon route traces Lake Maggiore, passing through the Borromean Gulf before concluding on the Verbania Pallanza lakefront. The marathon field is limited to 900 participants. The half marathon has more available spots, while the 33 km and 10 km races have smaller participant caps. This structure provides the event with a managed, mid-sized atmosphere instead of a large-city marathon crowd. The event village opens on the Arona lakefront prior to race day. The 10 km race starts independently at Fondotoce, near Camping Isolino. General and FIDAL category awards will be presented at the finish area in Verbania Pallanza.
XX^ Mezza Maratona Terre d'Acqua Citta' di Trino
The Mezza Maratona Terre d'Acqua Citta' di Trino is a 21.1 km half marathon held in Trino, located in Italy's Vercelli province. Scheduled for mid-November, it accommodates runners of various abilities, from those new to the distance to individuals aiming for a personal record.
The course follows local roads surrounding Trino, offering unobstructed views of the nearby landscape and stretches suitable for fast running. The race title, “Terre d'Acqua,” signifies the water-abundant terrain around the town, lending the event a distinct local character beyond its half-marathon classification.
33^ Tra campi e rogge (21-14-6Km)
Tra campi e rogge starts and finishes at the sports centre on Via del Ginestrino in Carugate, just east of Milan in Lombardy. It is a November, non-competitive running and walking event with three route choices: 6, 14, or 21 kilometres. The start window runs from 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning, so participants can set off without the pressure of a single gun time.
The routes run through Parco Molgora on flat mixed terrain, matching the name: “through fields and irrigation channels.” ASD Podisti Carugate organises the event, and the format is deliberately open: it is a recreational, free-pace outing rather than a race built around rankings. Previous editions describe it as open to everyone and international in character, which points to a field of local walkers, casual runners, club runners, and people choosing whichever distance fits their day.
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About Half Marathon races in Novara
Novara Training Notes
Novara hosts 24 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Novara by keeping one foot in town and one foot toward Parco del Ticino. Parco del Ticino is the green lung that gets underrated, especially when Z2 needs shade and dirt. Torre Mandelli Trail gives you 18 km along the Naviglio Langosco, with stones, sand, roots, and enough singletrack feel to keep you awake. Sette Fontane gives you 12 km when you want the same woods without overcooking it. The route covers 12 km and gains 72 m. Athletics Novara keeps the club side serious. Tornaco di Notte and Fontaneto Agnolotto Half Marathon work as anchor races.
Locals ride Novara by pointing the easy base miles through flat country first, then aiming north for real climbing. JustGo gives gravel riders eight Novara loops that start and finish at the same point, from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Lake Orta loop rides 66 km and gains 1170 m, so nobody calls it coffee spin pace. Arona - Meina - Arona on Lake Maggiore rides 81 km and gains 2020 m. Tour of Lake Maggiore rides 162 km and gains 1140 m. Mottarone stands nearby at 1492 m. Lancieri Novara gives the club name to know. The Novara hills are where climbing legs get built.
Late spring is the sweet spot because the Naviglio Langosco runs clear with birds and fills with blue dragonflies. Summer keeps the Parco del Ticino useful because the woods give shade, solitude, and clean views of the Naviglio. The route covers 39 km and gains 22 m. Winter changes the feel more than the map. Runners lean on shorter city routes and steady footing. Riders keep gravel flexible, save the big Lake Maggiore days for better windows, and treat Mottarone with respect.