Padova Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Padova Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Padova Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.1% versus flat · net elevation -1 m
Decision summary
Padova Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 96 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 83/100
- Evidence depth
- 47 verified facts
Lower than 96% of comparable mapped races
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Padova Marathon?
The Padova Marathon route has 96 m of ascent, 97 m of descent and an estimated 0.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Padova Marathon route go?
The Padova Marathon route starts at Stadio Euganeo, Padua (08:30 start) and finishes at Prato della Valle, Padua – one of the largest squares in Europe. Underfoot, expect asphalt road. It passes Stadio Euganeo, Colli Euganei, Abano Terme, Piazza dei Signori and Piazza della Frutta. Refreshment stations at the finish and every 5 km along the course offering water, tea and solid food.
What should runners know on race day for the Padova Marathon?
City centre roads fully closed to traffic on race morning until approximately 17:30; held on the citywide car-free 'domenica ecologica'. Free official pacers provided for the marathon at 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45 and 5:00.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:08:22 (T. Kipchumba)
- Women's course record
- 2:29:18 (W.A. Mekasha)
- Field size
- 2,000
- Field cap
- 2,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 20+
- Cut-off
- Course time limit of 6 hours 30 minutes; roads reopen by approximately 17:30.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying time required; open to runners 20+ holding FIDAL, RUNCARD or World Athletics Affiliated club membership.
- Medical certificate
- Yes
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Free official pacers provided for the marathon at 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45 and 5:00.
- Closed roads
- City centre roads fully closed to traffic on race morning until approximately 17:30; held on the citywide car-free 'domenica ecologica'.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Race expo with bib collection runs in the days before the event (Thu 23 Apr 15:00-20:00, Fri 24-25 Apr 10:00-20:00).
- Medal
- Finisher medal and marathon diploma included.
- Finisher tee
- Official technical race shirt included with entry.
Access and course status
- Start
- Stadio Euganeo, Padua (08:30 start).
- Finish
- Prato della Valle, Padua – one of the largest squares in Europe.
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Asphalt road.
- Landmarks
- Stadio Euganeo, Colli Euganei, Abano Terme, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, Caffè Pedrocchi, Palazzo del Bo, Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Prato della Valle
- Notable features
- Refreshment stations at the finish and every 5 km along the course offering water, tea and solid food
How hilly is the Padova Marathon?
- Steep descent 0%
- Descent 2%
- Flat 96%
- Climb 2%
- Total ascent
- 96 m
- Net elevation
- −1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.1%
- Longest climb
- 900 m at 1.5%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 83Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Padova Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.1% slower than a flat course, with about 96 m of total ascent.