28 Maratona Città di Palermo
Palermo, Italy · Thursday 19 November 2026
The 28th Maratona Città di Palermo takes place on trail terrain through Palermo, Italy in November, offering runners a flat to gently rolling course that stays low to the ground between 12 and 78 meters of elevation. With only modest elevation gain across the full 42.2 kilometers, this is a course where pacing and consistency matter more than climbing fitness, making it suitable for runners seeking a relatively forgiving race day in an Italian setting. The trail surface demands attention to footwork and traction compared to road racing, so practice on similar terrain beforehand if trail running is outside your usual routine. Palermo's November weather should be mild compared to summer months, though you'll want to check conditions closer to race day for layering decisions. This established race, now in its 28th edition, has built a solid history with multiple championship final medals in recent years, suggesting it attracts competitive fields alongside age groupers.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
3:58:24
Time difference: -1.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain113m
Elevation High78m
Elevation Low12m
How hard is 28 Maratona Città di Palermo?
Moderateharder than 32% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, 28 Maratona Città di Palermo plays about 3 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #779 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #52 of 76 in Italy. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at 28 Maratona Città di Palermo?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On 28 Maratona Città di Palermo | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:17 | −02:43 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:27:50 | −02:10 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:58:24 | −01:36 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:29:01 | −00:59 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:59:39 | −00:21 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:30:19 | +00:19 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:01:01 | +01:01 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
28 Maratona Città di Palermo 2026 Course Analysis
28 Maratona Città di Palermo is a full marathon held in Palermo, Italy. It is scheduled for Thursday 19 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 113m of total climbing, with its high point near 78m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 28 Maratona Città di Palermo website.
Elevation Profile
With 113m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Surface Type: Road
28 Maratona Città di Palermo is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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