Saint Valentine Marathon

Saint Valentine Marathon 2027 is a romantic and distinctly Italian road race set in Terni, Umbria, the city closely linked with Saint Valentine. Organized by Amatori Podistica Terni, the event combines the full marathon and half marathon with a broader race-day program, and builds its identity around the #runforlove theme that gives it a warmer, more personal character than many standard city races. Rather than feeling like a purely urban marathon, it is presented as a running experience through the “green heart of Italy,” mixing sport, local heritage, and a setting strongly tied to the story of Saint Valentine.

What makes the race stand out is the course itself. The official route leaves Terni, heads toward the Basilica of Saint Valentine, then continues through the Valnerina landscape toward the dramatic Marmore Falls, with the half marathon turning at Torre Orsina while the full marathon extends farther to Ferentillo before returning to Terni. That gives the event a scenic, point-rich feel built around rivers, green valleys, villages, and one of Umbria’s best-known natural landmarks. Added touches such as pacemakers, hospitality services, and the event’s distinctive heart-shaped finisher medal reinforce the sense that this is not only a race for time, but also a celebration of atmosphere and place.