Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine.
For 2026 the Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine runs a new course: out from Via della Vittoria in the centre into the neighbouring comune of Tavagnacco and back to Piazza della Libertà. Ninety-five metres of climbing over 21 kilometres on the Friulian plain, and five championships decided on the same race.
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The course, elevation and route profile are from the most recent edition.
Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine: Course, Route Profile & Map
The start is on Via della Vittoria in the middle of Udine. The course leaves the city to the north and loops through the comune of Tavagnacco around Feletto Umberto, taking in Via Padova, Via Colugna, Piazza Indipendenza and Via Patrioti. It is plain with gentle undulation, with the Julian Prealps on the skyline to the north.
Back in Udine the race finishes on Piazza della Libertà, the Venetian Renaissance square beneath the castle hill with the Loggia del Lionello and the clock tower: an unusually complete finishing image for a half marathon.
The course is new. The organizer presented it at the end of July 2026 and describes it as faster and more fluid than its predecessor. Older descriptions of this race have it starting at Cividale del Friuli, but that was the 2016 to 2018 route and has nothing to do with the current one. The profile bears out the claim: 95 metres of ascent over the measured 21.3 kilometres, a net four metres between start and finish, and a flat classification. Five separate titles are decided on this one race: the general result, the first national FIASO championship for healthcare workers, the regional absolute and master championship, the Italian LIBERTAS championship and a blood donors' championship. 2026 is the 26th edition.
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Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine.
Start under control
With 95 metres of climbing over 21 kilometres the terrain gives you no reason to vary your pace, so plan even splits and do not let the city-centre start pull you into a fast opening kilometre. Via della Vittoria is wide, the field is fresh and the crowd is close.
Hold your rhythm
The race is decided on the Tavagnacco loop at midrace. There the course leaves the city, the crowds thin, the roads are open and there is nothing to navigate by; that is the phase where a fast start shows and where nobody slows you. Hold goal pace there deliberately rather than beating it.
Spend what is left
The second half belongs to the run back into Udine. The profile rises and falls only by a few metres, but wind across the open Friulian plain can move your splits appreciably while your effort stays the same. Find a group for that stretch, judge it by effort, and save the kick for the last hundred metres onto Piazza della Libertà.
Training plan for Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine: 12-week build
Build the base
For most age-group runners the Maratonina di Udine takes between an hour and a half and two and a half hours. The demand is steadily aerobic close to threshold: 95 metres of ascent over 21 kilometres, no categorised climb and no section that breaks your rhythm from outside.
Train race pace
Threshold work is the backbone of your preparation: tempo runs of 8 to 14 kilometres at goal effort and long intervals of 2,000 to 4,000 metres with short jog recoveries. Because the course gives you no terrain excuse, your ability to hold one pace for over an hour decides the finishing time almost on its own, with a weekly long run of 90 to 120 minutes as the base.
Rehearse the course
Course-specifically what counts is the open middle. Put some of your tempo work on straight, unsheltered country roads rather than a varied city loop, so that holding pace with no external stimulus and in wind is something you have practised. That is exactly what the Tavagnacco loop asks for.
Arrive fresh
On conditions: mid-September mornings in Friuli are still mild to warm, and the plain outside the city offers neither shade nor shelter. The organizer publishes neither a start time nor a cutoff for 2026, so plan your fuelling for warm rather than autumnal conditions. The surface is road asphalt throughout, so put your key sessions on asphalt too.
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Everything about Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine.
How long is Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine?
Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine is 21.1 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine have?
Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine has around 95 m of elevation gain over 21.1 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine?
Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine is classified as Flat, averaging 4.5 vertical metres per kilometre. 67% of the route is flat, 18% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
Is Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine a loop course?
Yes, Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine course?
Yes. The Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine?
Preparation for Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine should account for 21.1 km, 95 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine?
The pacing strategy for Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine should reflect 21.1 km, 95 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine next take place?
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The most recent one was held on September 20, 2026.
Where does Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine take place?
Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine takes place in Udine, Italy.
How do I register for Maratonina Internazionale Città di Udine?
Registration runs through the organiser: maratoninadiudine.it. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
