Overview
- Nearly 20,000 people took part in the non‑competitive Acea Water Fun Run, opening the marathon weekend from the Fori Imperiali to the Circo Massimo.
- The Expo Village at the Circo Massimo is operating with more than 100 exhibitors in an 8,000‑square‑meter setup, marking an unprecedented staging at the ancient venue.
- Organizers expect about 60,000 participants across the weekend, including roughly 36,000 registered marathoners for Sunday’s race.
- Sunday’s marathon features staggered starts beginning at 08:00 for wheelchair athletes, with subsequent waves at 08:10, 08:20, 08:30, 08:45, 09:00 and the relay at 09:15.
- Acea’s water plan includes a 200‑square‑meter ‘Casa della Maratona dell’Acqua,’ eight water trucks on course, two at the finish, and about 500,000 branded water bricks, alongside peace and civic initiatives at the ‘Ponte della pace.’