Atleticom We Run Rome

Atleticom We Run Rome is one of those races people choose as much for the feeling as for the distance. The next edition takes place on 31 December 2026 with a 14:00 start, turning the last afternoon of the year into a run through the heart of Rome rather than a standard city 10K. The event offers a competitive 10 km plus non-competitive 10 km and 5 km options, all starting and finishing near the Terme di Caracalla / Nando Martellini Stadium, with the race held under FIDAL and carrying FIDAL Nazionale GOLD recognition. For runners who want a year-end event that feels big, central, and unmistakably Roman, this is exactly that kind of race.

What makes We Run Rome especially appealing is the route. Official course information shows a run through Rome’s historic core, passing areas such as Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, Villa Borghese, Via Veneto, the Imperial Forums and the Colosseum before returning to Caracalla. That means the event is less about isolating yourself in a fast industrial zone and more about moving through some of the city’s most recognisable streets and monuments while the year closes around you. Independent race listings also describe it as one of Italy’s best-known 10 km events, with participants coming from Italy and abroad, which helps explain why it feels more like a shared occasion than just another local road race.

From a participant perspective, it looks practical as well as atmospheric. The official FAQ says the Expo and start/finish area are both at the Caracalla stadium, the Expo opens from 10:00 and the warm-up is scheduled for 12:00. Third-party event guides also note useful runner services such as refreshments, bag drop, changing rooms, toilets and timing for the 10K. Put simply, We Run Rome suits runners who want a memorable New Year’s Eve race with real event energy: serious enough to feel well organized, but flexible enough that you can treat it either as a proper competitive effort or as a fun, symbolic way to finish the year on your feet in one of Europe’s most iconic cities.