Three days of sports and events
From April 9-11, 2026, the Milano Running Festival, the event that serves as the heartbeat of the Wizz Air Milano Marathon, returns.
A village open to everyone: runners, families, children, wellness enthusiasts, the curious and tourists. Here you will be able to pick up your bib number, discover the latest from the world of running, meet the top running brands, participate in talks, trainings, activities and entertainment moments.
Not only sports, but also experiences: workshops for children, interactive areas, food court and many initiatives designed to live the wait for the marathon in a festive and engaging atmosphere.
Come and breathe in the energy of the marathon before you even put on your running shoes.
What you’ll find at the Milano Running Festival
Inside the Village you will find:
🏃♂️ Expo Area with leading brands from the world of running, wellness and sports tech
🎫 Bib pickup for all races of the weekend (Marathon, Relay Marathon, Family Run, Dog Run)
🎤 Talks and interviews with athletes, coaches, ambassadors and creators
💗 Charity Plaza, the area dedicated to nonprofit organizations in the Charity Program, where you can learn about solidarity projects and choose which one to support
🎁 Gadgets, promos and exclusive products from sponsors and official partners
📸 Photo spots and installations to tell the story of your experience
Three days of sports, excitement and community in one space open to all, with free admission.
The exhibitors
The best of the running world meet at the Milano Running Festival to present the latest and top products.
The stage
A schedule full of appointments with sports greats who will share their experiences. Find out about these and many other appointments.
The program of 2026 edition
Day 1 - Thursday April 9
4 pm: Opening of the Milano Running Festival hosted by Superstudio Maxi
5.30 pm-6 pm: Inauguration of the Milano Running Festival
6 pm-6.30 pm: “Lo sport che crea valore: non solo gare e medaglie. lo sport è comunità, visione, responsabilità” with Lorenzo Lotti
8 pm: Closing of the Milano Running Festival hosted by Superstudio Maxi
Day 2 - Friday April 10
10 am: Opening of the Milano Running Festival hosted by Superstudio Maxi
2 pm-3 pm: Il mondo, un passo alla volta – 35.000km. 5 anni. Un solo modo di muoversi: a piedi” with Pieroad
3.10 pm-3.30 pm: Presentation of the Wizz Air Milano Marathon and UniCredit Relay Marathon routes
3.30 pm-4 pm: Presentation of the Top Runners
4.10 pm-4.30 pm: Michele Sarzilla (Dole Ambassador and triathlete of the DDS7M Triathlon Team) and Fabio Vedana (CEO of DDS7M Triathlon Team)
4.40 pm-5 pm: Micol Majori for Decathlon
5 pm-5 pm: “Correre con uno scopo: Il running come motore di raccolta fondi e impatto sociale” with Alessia Fugazzola (Vice President of Fondazione Diabete), Diego Dibitetto (AIRC – Relay runner for “La ricerca è una maratona” team), Martina Giampetraglia (AIRC – first marathon), Nicolò Melli (General Director of Yousport)
7 pm-8 pm: AperiKiss offered by Radio Kiss Kiss
8 pm: Closing of the Milano Running Festival hosted by Superstudio Maxi
Day 3 - Saturday April 11
9 am: Opening of the Milano Running Festival hosted by Superstudio Maxi
10 am-10.30 am: “Charity Pacers Live: storie, energia, impatto” with the charity pacers of Wizz Air Milano Marathon
10.50 am-11.20 am: “Beyond limits: resilience, sport and life” with Ramon Arrojo & AISM
11.30 am-12 pm: “No limits, just possibilities: running, mindset and the courage to keep moving” with Richard Whitehead
12.10 pm-12.30 pm: ASICS Frontrunners
12.30 pm-1 pm: “Il tifo che fa la differenza: RunChallenge e l’energia della maratona” with RunChallange and Street Music Festival
1.10 pm-1.40 pm: “Run like a woman: Women influencing the future of running” with Celia Toussi, Kylie Valles, Nika Bedeker, Sofia Bussi, Anne Villwock
2 pm-2.20 pm: “Ogni frazione conta – dalla competizione all’impegno: correre in staffetta” with Valeria Straneo, Anna Incerti, Rosalba Console, Debora Toniolo, Maurizio Leone, Denis Curzi, Giovanni Ruggero per AfroMed
2.30 pm-3 pm: “Quando la corsa chiama: percorsi diversi, stessa passione” with Rachele Sangiuliano and Omar Di Felice
3 pm-3.30 pm: Stefano Baldini, Marathon Olympic champion and ASICS Legend, meet Sara Nestola, marathon runner
3.40 pm-4.10 pm: “Correre insieme: una storia di famiglia, sport e solidarietà” with Ludovica Bizzaglia & her mum
4.20 pm-4.50 pm: Presentation of the Pacers
5 pm-5.30 pm: “Fra Me & Te, passo dopo passo: sport, relazione e sostegno nei disturbi alimentari” with Gabriele Dovis and Valentina Ungarelli
5.30 pm-5.50 pm: “Dalla pista d’asfalto alla strada: correre per rinascere” with Matilda Porta for Honda
6 pm-6.20 pm: “Nutrizione e integrazione per un maratoneta” with Giacomo Lucchesi – Pro Action Nutritionists
6.30 pm-6.50 pm: “Maratona e trail running: due mondi apparentemente distanti ma in realtà molto vicini” with Michele Evangelisti
7 pm: Closing of the Milano Running Festival hosted by Superstudio Maxi
