SoggiornaOn Sunday 31 January 2027 the third edition of the Portofino Marathon is run, 42.195 km along the Tigullio coast. The start is in Rapallo at 9.15 am; the route continues towards Santa Margherita Ligure, passes the Abbey of La Cervara and the bay of Paraggi and reaches Portofino, where the turnaround point is in the famous piazzetta. From there runners head back towards Rapallo and finish in Santa Margherita Ligure, in Piazza Martiri della Libertà. It is a race between the sea and the pine woods of the Portofino Park, in a season that is usually mild even in winter, and it attracts runners from many countries. Registration and rules on the race's official website.
Sport and outdoors · Portofino
Portofino Marathon 2027: 42 km between Rapallo, Portofino and Santa Margherita
On Sunday 31 January 2027 the third Portofino Marathon is run: start in Rapallo at 9.15 am, turnaround in the piazzetta and finish in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Practical information
Date 31 January 2027
Where Portofino
Times and programme On the official website →
From Genoa without a car 36 km treno, ~76 min (estimated)
Source: La Mia Liguria — calendario eventi — last checked on 14 November 2026
Useful guides
To plan your visit
Portofino: what to see and how to organize your visit
Practical guide to Portofino: Piazzetta, harbor, San Giorgio Church, Castello Brown, trails, and tips to avoid traffic and crowds.
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