Placentia Half Marathon

The Placentia Half Marathon is a historic Italian road race held in Piacenza, Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. The event is built around a 21.097 km city course that starts on Via Cavour and finishes in Piazza Cavalli, giving runners a race-day tour through one of northern Italy’s elegant historic cities. The race has roots going back to 1996, and the official site describes it as nearly thirty years of running, people, and city life.

The event has a strong community and charity identity, with the 2026 edition connected to UNICEF and supporting the Comitato di Piacenza per UNICEF ONLUS. Race weekend also includes family activities, children’s events, charity walks, food, music, and a marathon village atmosphere around Arena Daturi and the city centre.

For runners, Placentia offers the charm of a classic Italian city half marathon: historic squares, local spectators, civic pride, and a manageable spring race date. The course is listed as an international FIDAL Bronze road race over 21.097 km, with aid stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, and the finish.