Roma Ostia2027

Racing it

1. 01

   Respect the Camping climb

   The key test is the Camping climb around kilometer 10: a 1.5 km ascent. Ease into it rather than forcing, then use the long descent to reopen your stride.

   From the description

2. 02

   Use the long straight

   After the Camping descent, the course heads south on a long straight toward Ostia. Settle into a rhythm and save energy for the fastest running late.

   From the description

3. 03

   Plan point-to-point logistics

   This is a point-to-point half marathon from PalaEUR in EUR to Piazzale Cristoforo Colombo in Ostia. Arrange your return from the finish and avoid leaving bags at the start.

   From the layout

4. 04

   Dress for 8.7°C

   Typical race-day temperature is 8.7°C, so expect a cool start and sea-air finish. Wear layers you can shed and gloves you can keep or discard.

   From the temperature

5. 05

   Read the early city miles

   The opening runs through EUR's wide boulevards and crosses the EUR Lagoon bridge before the long road south. Use these broad early streets to find pace without surging.

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In Rome

• Race-day transit

  EUR and Ostia are linked by Metro and the Roma-Lido railway, so plan your start and finish separately. Expect busy trains around the race.

• Spectator spots

  Spectators can catch the start around EUR, then head to Ostia's seafront for the finish; the EUR Lagoon bridge is another viewing point.

• Recover by the sea

  After finishing at Ostia, take a gentle walk along the seafront and use the Roma-Lido railway back into Rome. The historic center is best explored later on foot.