October 11, 2026: a date every running, nature, and art enthusiast should mark on their calendar. To mark the second edition of the Maratona Reale, “Una Corsa da Re” returns—a unique event celebrating sports, nature, and the elegance of Piedmont’s historical heritage. Organized by Base Running in collaboration with the Piedmont Region, the City of Venaria Reale, the Royal Palace of Venaria, and La Mandria Regional Park, this event offers an unforgettable experience.
The half marathon, a certified and fascinating race, winds through scenery of rare beauty: from the sumptuous Gardens of the Palace of Venaria to the shady streets of La Mandria Nature Park. Here, every step tells a story, every breath is accompanied by the echo of nature and the majesty of a royal past. It is a race where fatigue meets wonder, where the heartbeat blends with the architectural and natural grandeur of the land.
Una Corsa da Re is a journey through the centuries, an opportunity to immerse oneself in a historical context that evokes the splendor of the Savoy court. Finishing this race means, yes, crossing a finish line of a half, but also feeling part of a tradition that combines sport, culture and passion.
This half-marathon is part of an exciting race day that embodies theessence of Piedmont and invites every runner to be, for a day, a king or queen along a course of extraordinary beauty.
Get ready to run in one of the most regal and picturesque settings in Italy.
Put on your bib and give yourself a King's Day. We'll be waiting for you at the finish line.
Cross the finish line and earn the official finisher’s medal, created specifically for the 2026 Royal Weekend: a memento of your run at the Reggia di Venaria.
Find out all the useful information about Una Corsa da Re 2026 – Half Marathon
The registration fee includes the following services:
Race bibs will be distributed at the Race Village at the Reggia di Venaria, in Piazza della Repubblica (Venaria Reale):
Bring the registration confirmation letter you received by email and a valid ID . Without these, your bib will not be issued. Bibs without the required documentation will not be issued.
The Corsa da Re will take place on Sunday, October 11, in Venaria Reale
. The race will start inside the gardens of the Royal Palace.
18 years old for Fidal members
; 20 years old for RunCard members
; 18 years old (born in 2008 or earlier) for participants in the non-competitive race
The Half Marathon route starts inside the gardens of the Reggia di Venaria, and the finish line is located in the Reggia’s majestic Gran Parterre.
Here is the route
The start, inside the Gardens of the Reggia will be easily accessible only on foot, directly from the entrance on Via XX Settembre corner of Via Quirino Mascia.
All finishers will receive the medal made especially for this event
All rankings will be available, directly online, on the Endu portal
The competition is subject to the ranking and prize criteria set out in WA and FIDAL regulations for gender, overall finish order, and category. Real-time rankings are used. Prizes are reserved for the competitive section.
ABSOLUTE AWARDS M/F
1st RS – €300
2nd RS – €200
3rd RS – €150
4th RS – €100
5th RS – €80
6th RS – €60
7th RS – €50
8th RS – €50
AWARDS FOR ITALIAN ATHLETES M/F*
1st RS – €90
2nd RS – €60
3rd RS – €40
4th RS – €30
5th RS – €30
BONUS
€100 for male athletes who run under 1h04', €200 for those who run under 1h03'.
€100 for female athletes who run under 1h15', €200 for those who run under 1h13'.
*According to Fidal regulations, the prize money for the Italian M/F categories will be awarded for performances under 1h11'00 for men and 1h23'00 for women.
AWARDS FOR M/F CATEGORIES
The top 3 finishers in the following categories combined with technical material will be awarded:
JPSM/SM35
SM40/SM45
SM50/SM55
SM60/SM65
SM70/over
JPSF/SF35
SF40/SF45
SF50/SF55
SF60/SF65
SF70/over
AWARDS FOR NUMEROUS COMPANIES IN PIEDMONT*
1st place: €200 BB
2nd place: €150 BB
3rd place: €100 BB
4th place: €80 BB
5th place: €50 BB
AWARDS FOR NUMEROUS COMPANIES OUTSIDE THE REGION*
1st place: €200 BB
2nd place: €150 BB
3rd place: €100 BB
4th place: €80 BB
5th place: €50 BB
*The club prize money will be awarded to all teams with at least 20 finishers of the Half Marathon.
When and where
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 11th, on the podium on the steps of the Galleria di Diana: Half Marathon at 11:00 a.m., large teams at 12:00 p.m. To collect your prize, you must show your bib number.
Attention:
– Prizes can only be collected at the awards ceremony.
– In the event of failure to collect the prize, the winners will not be notified either in writing or verbally.
– Unclaimed prizes will not be shipped to your home.
– Prizes in kind cannot be exchanged.
– Runcard holders do not have access to the cash or similar prize pool (therefore in this case the overall prizes) but only to the category prizes.
If foreseen, it will be carried out according to the procedures issued by the Federation or by other Authorities in charge by Law.
For what is not covered by this Device, please refer to the R.T.I., to the specific Regulations of the Event, to the General Rules published in the Vademecum 2026, and to the individual Regulations issued by FIDAL for No Stadia races.
According to the Rules for the Organization of Events issued by FIDAL, the following may participate:
ATHLETES REGISTERED IN ITALY
1 Athletes registered for 2026 with clubs affiliated with FIDAL, born in 2008 or earlier
2 Athletes in possession of Runcard (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete), limited to persons 20 years and older. Participation is, however, subject to presenting a valid medical certificate of specific competitive fitness for athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in the original and kept, as a copy, in the records of the event organizing company. The medical certificate for non-resident foreigners can be issued in their own country, but the same examinations required by Italian regulations must have been performed.
3 Athletes registered for a Sports Promotion Body (Sect. Athletics), in possession of Runcard- Eps; however, participation is subject, in addition to possession of the "RunCard", to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of agonistic fitness specific to athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in the original and kept, in copy, in the records of the Event Organizing Body.
ATHLETES NOT REGISTERED IN ITALY
Italian or foreign athletes who are not registered in Italy, born in 2008 or earlier, and who meet one of the following requirements:
1 Athletes with membership cards from clubs affiliated with foreign track and field federations recognized by the WA. At the time of registration, they must submit a self-certification stating that they possess a membership card recognized by the WA. The self-certification must then be signed in original form when picking up the race bib (form to download, fill out, and sign): SELF-CERTIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP (ENGLISH)
2 Athletes in possession of Runcard (valid as sports insurance and permission to compete), limited to persons 20 years of age and older; however, participation is subject, in addition to possession of the "RunCard," to the presentation of a valid medical certificate of specific agonistic fitness for athletics, which must be shown to the organizers in the original and kept, in copy, in the records of the Event Organizing Company. The medical certificate for non-resident foreigners can be issued in their own country, but the same examinations required by Italian regulations must have been performed.
FOREIGN ATHLETES NOT RESIDENT IN ITALY
Foreign athletes residing abroad who intend to run the half marathon on a non-competitive basis may participate, provided they are 20 years of age or older (born in 2006 or earlier), who are not members of a club affiliated with FIDAL or a foreign track and field club affiliated with World Athletics, by signing the appropriate waiver when picking up their race packet. Please note: By choosing this option, the athlete will receive a designated race bib and will be included in a separate finishers’ list, distinct from the results of the competitive “open” race. Additionally, their time will be listed in alphabetical order, and they will not be eligible for prizes in kind or cash prizes.
NON-COMPETITIVE SECTION KM 21
On the occasion of the thirteenth edition of “Una Corsa da Re,” Base Running Srl is organizing a running and walking test at a participant’s own pace along the same 21-kilometer course. Anyone born in 2008 or earlier who is in suitable physical and mental condition to complete the event independently and safely may participate. Participants must possess a medical certificate authorizing competitive participation in track and field. A copy of this document must be submitted to the organizers at the time of registration.
A Competitive Athletics Medical Certificate is required to participate in the Una Corsa da Re Half Maratona.
Along the Half Marathon route, refreshment points will be located at km 7, 14, and 18 , offering water and mineral water, as well as a refreshment point at the finish line. Please use the bins to dispose of your glasses.
Absolutely! By September 30, 2026, paying a €10 administrative fee.
Certainly. All that is required is for the bib holder to fill out and give the appropriate proxy form to the trusted person.
Yes. On race day, you can leave your belongings in the bag storage area at the Race Village at the Reggia di Venaria.
No there is no shower service provided.
The maximum time to finish the Half Marathon of Una Corsa da Re is 3h
Access to the starting grid is based on your bib number, assigned based on the time you declared at registration. The non-competitive section starts in the last grid. Your bib is red .
Access to the Gran Parterre is restricted to those with a clearly visible bib number, and is restricted to the gate on Via XX Settembre, corner of Via Quirino Mascia (gates open at 8:00 a.m.). Marathon, 30km, and Half Marathon competitors can enter the starting grids from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
The start is approximately 1200 metres from the Race Village : allow plenty of time to get there.
Verbal complaints will be allowed to the Racing Referee within 30 minutes of the results being made official and secondarily in writing to the Jury of Appeals, accompanied by the appropriate race fee.
