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24/03/2026

A few words from Run Rome The Marathon Race Director, Lorenzo Benfenati - and we couldn’t agree more 🤝

What a race. What a day.
If this was your Rome moment…
maybe it’s just the beginning 🏃🏾‍♂️

See you on the next stop of the European Marathon Classics journey 🌎

23/03/2026

Rome made history 🇮🇹

Yesterday’s Run Rome The Marathon was one for the books - the biggest edition yet and an unforgettable opening to this year’s European Marathon Classics season.

With 36,000 runners from 166 countries and a race sold out four months in advance, the Eternal City once again became a global stage for running, unity and passion - from the Colosseum to Circo Massimo.

✨ Records were broken:
• A new women’s course record by Pascaline Kibiwot (2:22:44)
• Back-to-back victory for Asbel Rutto (2:06:32)
• A Guinness World Record for the largest pacer team ever - 252 runners

And moments that go beyond results:
❤️ 93-year-old Antonio Rao crossing the finish line
🤝 The “Cup of the Last” celebrating perseverance and solidarity

This was more than a marathon.
It was a celebration of community, resilience and the spirit of running.
The European journey has officially begun.

Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line!
Share your results and race moments with us - we’d love to see your Rome experience 🏃🏻‍♀️

21/03/2026

🇮🇹 Tomorrow is race day in Rome 🇮🇹

The wait is over. This Sunday, 36,000 runners will take on the Run Rome The Marathon - one of the biggest editions in history and now part of the European Marathon Classics series.

From the start at the Colosseum & Fori Imperiali to the finish at Circo Massimo, the course will lead through some of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

With runners from 166 countries, thousands of women on the start line, and a city full of energy, Rome is ready.
To everyone racing tomorrow:
good luck, enjoy every step, and make it unforgettable 🏃‍♂️✨

18/03/2026

European Marathon Classics is growing!

Here’s a look at our community so far:
🏃🏾‍♂️ 6,569 runners
🌍 105 countries
🌐 6 continents
📊Average age: 40

From experienced marathoners to new challengers - runners from all over the world are joining the journey.

The strongest participation?
👉 Ages 35–39, closely followed by 30–34 and 40–49.

And the community keeps expanding across borders - with the highest number of registrations coming from across Europe and beyond.

This is more than a series.
It’s a global running community 🌎

12/03/2026

10 days to go - Rome Marathon 🇮🇹

The countdown is on. In just ten days, runners from around the world will take on 42.195 km through the streets of the Eternal City, passing iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum.

Run Rome The Marathon is not only one of Europe’s most spectacular races - it is also the first European Marathon Classics race of the 2026 season.

A historic city. An unforgettable course. And the beginning of first European Marathon Classics year 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

11/03/2026

🌍Run marathons & Collect e-coins. Celebrate Your European Journey🏅

The European Marathon Classics Finisher Medal tells YOUR story. It’s more than a medal - it reminds you of the places you ran, the cultures you experienced, and the achievements you celebrated across Europe.

Here's how it works:
- Register for free at europeanmarathonclassics.eu
- Run any of the 8 iconic Classics marathons (Rome, Vienna, London, Madrid, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Lisbon, Frankfurt)
- At the finish of each race, collect in EMC profile your city's e-Coin, color-coded, and ready to represent your achievement
- After completing four different Classics (in any order, at your own pace), select your fifth race in your EMC profile at least 4 weeks in advance
- Cross that fifth finish line... and receive your fully personalized European Marathon Classics Finisher Medal - with all 5 earned coins already magnetically in place. Free of charge!

And there is more! We're also working behind the scenes to make physical coins available for purchase later this year so you can complete collections, gift them, or relive past finishes even more easily. Stay tuned for updates!

Join the challenge today: https://europeanmarathonclassics.eu

08/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ Run like a woman. Run across Europe.

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who bring energy, determination and community to every start line.

Across Rome, Vienna, London, Madrid, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Lisbon and Frankfurt, more and more women are writing their own marathon stories - supporting each other, pushing limits and inspiring the next generation of runners.

Your strength, your courage and your passion make our running community stronger and more beautiful every year.

We are proud to see so many of you on the course - and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you on this European journey🌍

06/03/2026

We have our winners! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined the European Marathon Classics contest and shared your inspiring stories with us. The response was incredible and choosing the winners was not easy!

Here are the runners who won race entries for the European Marathon Classics races:

🇮🇹Rome (2026 or 2027 entry)eesthheer._torress

🇦🇹Vienna (2026 or 2027 entry)laursen

🇬🇧London (2027 entry)
Hugo Costa

🇪🇸Madrid (2026 or 2027 entry)

Sandro Di Simplicio

🇩🇰Copenhagen (2026 or 2027 entry)
David Herrgott

🇵🇱Warsaw (2026 or 2027 entry)

🇵🇹Lisbon (2026 or 2027 entry)
Mika Ptxschmitt

🇩🇪Frankfurt (2026 or 2027 entry)

Congratulations to all winners! 👏

We will contact you via DM regarding your prize. In some cases we may not be able to send the first message, so if you see your name here, please send us a direct message.

Thank you to everyone who took part - we loved reading your stories and passion for running across Europe 🌍🏃🏾‍♂️

05/03/2026

One distance.
Eight cities.
Many cultures.
One unforgettable European journey. 🌍🏃‍♂️

This is European Marathon Classics.

Born from a simple idea - why shouldn’t Europe have its own marathon series? That idea becomes reality.

Eight iconic races joining forces to inspire runners from around the world and connect people across borders.

Because running is more than a finish line.
It’s about community, shared memories, and the journey we take together.

Start your European running journey.

🌍 europeanmarathonclassics.eu
Credits: .stiernon

02/03/2026

Have you already run one of the European Marathon Classics races? 🏃‍♂️

Good news - your achievements matter.
Recognising previous marathon results is one of the key pillars of the European Marathon Classics series.

We are working on a system that will allow runners to add verified historical results to their profile. The option to upload and validate past results is planned for Q3 2026.

We believe your marathon journey didn’t start today - and it deserves to be acknowledged.

More details will be shared on our social media channels soon.

26/02/2026

Yesterday, we officially launched European Marathon Classics.
A new chapter begins - uniting eight iconic marathons across Europe under one shared vision.

Together with the race directors of Rome, Vienna, London, Madrid, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Lisbon and Frankfurt, we introduced a series built on tradition, excellence and a passion for running that goes beyond borders.
This project is the result of shared ambition, trust and collaboration between our cities.

One community💪
Eight start lines👟
One European story⏳

On behalf of all race directors, thank you for being part of this moment and for joining us on this journey across Europe🌍🏃🏻‍♀️

www.europeanmarathonclassics.eu
📸 Photo: Roman Pfeiffer

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