Rome Virtual Race | Race the World Series | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

Rome Virtual Race 2026

Race the World Series
The Eternal City awaits.

Join us as we journey to one of the most iconic destinations in the world with the Rome Virtual Race, part of our exciting Race the World Series. From the grandeur of the Colosseum to the beauty of the Trevi Fountain and the timeless majesty of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome is a city where history, culture, and adventure come together.

For thousands of years, Rome has inspired travelers, dreamers, conquerors, and explorers. Now it's your turn to experience the spirit of this remarkable city as you complete your miles wherever you are in the world.

Choose your challenge:

🏃 1 Mile
🏃 5K
🏃 10K
🏃 Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
🏃 Marathon (26.2 Miles)

Complete your race anytime between August 1 and December 31, 2026. Run, walk, hike, treadmill, or complete your miles at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Participants will earn this stunning Rome finisher medal, featuring some of the city's most recognizable landmarks, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica, and the ancient ruins that make Rome known as The Eternal City.

Charity Partner
We are proud to donate 15% of every registration to a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals to people impacted by natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and emergencies around the world. Every mile completed helps support their mission of nourishing communities in times of need.

Medal Shipping
These medals start shipping out at the end of July 2026.

Race the World Series
The Race the World Series invites you to explore incredible destinations from around the globe through running, walking, and adventure. Collect beautiful destination-themed medals while discovering the history, culture, and landmarks that make each location unique.

Lace up your shoes, embrace the spirit of adventure, and experience the beauty of Rome—one mile at a time.

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. 

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. 

 What is a Virtual Race?                             

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! 

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.

Join fellow runners on August 22, 2026 for the Rome Virtual Race | Race the World Series | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Mcdonough.