The Neapolis Marathon village has opened in Piazza del Plebiscito ahead of race day on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Organizers report more than 8,000 entries across the marathon, half marathon and non-competitive race.
The square is the logistical base for the event and the start and finish area for the marathon.
Race weekend: four events over two days
The official program lists three races on October 18, 2026:
- Marathon: 42.195 km
- Half marathon: 21.097 km
- Eurospin Neapolis Sea Run: 11.1 km, non-competitive
A separate 6 km recreational walk called Discovery is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
The marathon starts and finishes in Piazza del Plebiscito at 8:00 a.m. on October 18. The main marathon is listed in the FIDAL calendar, and its course is measured and approved by FIDAL.
A city course along the waterfront and historic areas
The course is described as an urban route with sections along the waterfront and through areas of historic interest. Piazza del Plebiscito serves as the shared start and finish location for the marathon.
Runners planning to take part can use this layout to orient themselves: all marathon-day activity centers on the square, with the 42.195 km route extending into the surrounding city and waterfront.
Village opening in Piazza del Plebiscito
The inauguration of the village in Piazza del Plebiscito included performances by schools, the company Asd della Rosa e della Spada, and Rebimolle with dancers.
The available research does not provide a complete day-by-day program of village opening hours and activities. Readers heading to the square should check the official Neapolis Marathon website for the latest posted schedule.
Street cleaning on Sunday
Asia Napoli said it would clean the streets used by runners on Sunday until 2:00 p.m.
Visitors and residents in the start-finish area and along the route should allow for temporary changes to circulation on race morning and plan arrival times around the 8:00 a.m. marathon start.