Verdi Marathon – Salsomaggiore-Busseto

On Sunday, February 23rd 2025 a marathon through Giuseppe Verdi’s birthplaces.

On Sunday February 23rd, 2025 it takes place the Verdi Marathon, the international marathon that runs through Giuseppe Verdi’s birthplaces.

The Verdi Marathon, this year at its 26th edition, offers 4 different lengths: 42-30-21-10 kilometers. The 10 km is both competitive and for amateurs.

The competition starts from Salsomaggiore, famous for its thermal springs, passes Fidenza, Fontanellato and Soragna, famous because of their castles, Roncole Verdi, where Verdi was born, and ends in Busseto’s Giuseppe Verdi Square, right under the statue of the Maestro.

The runners will be accompanied along the marathon by listening to Verdi’s immortal arie, played on loudspeakers scattered throughout the marathon’s route.

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AND AFTER THE MARATHON?
See on ItalybyEvents further events and places to visit in the region>>>
And enjoy the traditional food of Emilia Romagna>>>

(photos: Verdi marathon)