One major sporting event.
One entire city to engage.

The Wizz Air Milano Marathon is much more than a race: every year, it brings thousands of people together to experience Milan through sport, transforming the city into a vibrant stage of emotions and a true city-wide celebration.

From April 1 to 4, 2027, the Wizz Air Milano Marathon will celebrate its 25th edition, aiming for a new milestone: 20,000 marathon runners, an increasingly international community, and an event that is more connected than ever to city life.

For brands, this means becoming part of a project capable of delivering visibility, engagement, meaningful relationships, and value, before, during, and after race weekend.

Why invest in the Wizz Air Milano Marathon

An event that brings together
sport, community, and the city

The numbers from the 2026 edition showcase the strength of an established event:

15,000 marathon participants

11,948 finishers and 62% international runners representing 120 nationalities.

16,000 relay runners

In the Relay Marathon and 4,000 teams.

10,000 participants

In the Family Run.

500 pets and pet parents

In the Dog Run.

More than €2 million raised

Through the Charity Program involving 140 non-profit organizations.

More than 1,000 volunteers

Involved during the event.

More than 50,000 visitors

At the Milano Running Festival, 60 exhibitors, and over 30 stage talks featuring international sports guests.

More than 50 cheering points

Along the course.

The marathon crosses Milan for 42.195 km, from Corso Sempione to Piazza del Duomo, passing through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

In 2027, we want to take things even further by transforming the entire marathon weekend into a city-wide celebration, featuring a Fan Zone in the heart of Milan, more cheering points, music, entertainment, and new opportunities for engagement along the course.

What it means to become a Partner

More than visibility.
A project to build together.

Partnering with the Wizz Air Milano Marathon enables brands to connect with a broad, qualified, and international audience through real experiences, tailored around each partner’s objectives.

Every partnership can be developed through multiple strategic pillars:

1

Brand visibility

Brand presence across the event's key touchpoints: course route, start and finish areas, Fan Zone, Milano Running Festival, digital channels, and communication materials.
2

Brand Experience & Activation

Creation of dedicated activities and experiences for participants, runners, and their families, turning brand presence into meaningful interaction.
3

Community & Engagement

Opportunities to engage runners, families, supporters, local citizens, and the broader running community before, during, and after the event.
4

Corporate Engagement

The marathon can become a powerful tool to engage employees, clients, and stakeholders through race participation, the Relay Marathon, bespoke activities, and team engagement projects.
5

Communication

A communication ecosystem that amplifies the partnership through website exposure, newsletters, social media, media partners, PR activities, content production, and year-round communication initiatives.

Milan as the stage for the 25th edition

An event that lives within the city

2027 will not simply be another edition. It will be the 25th Wizz Air Milano Marathon.

A milestone anniversary that we aim to transform into a genuine moment of celebration, involving runners, families, companies, citizens, local businesses, and the entire city.

The course passes through some of Milan’s most recognizable landmarks and engages thousands of people along the city streets.

In 2027, this urban dimension will become even more central. A Fan Zone in the heart of Milan, cheering points, music, activities, and collaborations with local businesses and organizations along the route will allow partners to create initiatives that engage not only runners but also spectators, supporters, and everyone experiencing the city.

For partners, this means becoming part of a unique celebration and creating dedicated projects, memorable experiences, and impactful activations, bringing their brand directly into the heart of Milan.

Charity Program

Sport creating value

The Wizz Air Milano Marathon is also one of Italy’s most important sports-related fundraising platforms.

In 2026, the Charity Program achieved: 140 non-profit organizations involved, 4,000 charity packages, €2,271,000 raised in donations, 27,509 donations, 1,425 active fundraising initiatives.

Since 2012, the program has generated more than €9.5 million in support of participating organizations and their projects. For 2027, the goal is even more ambitious: reaching €3 million in donations.

For partners, the Charity Program represents an opportunity to develop purpose-driven initiatives, employee engagement programs, corporate fundraising campaigns, and social responsibility projects, linking their brand to a tangible and positive impact.

Let’s build your project together

Every brand has different objectives.
Partnership starts from there.

Visibility. Engagement. Lead generation. Corporate wellness. Employee engagement. Purpose. Charity. Hospitality. Brand positioning.

The Wizz Air Milano Marathon offers a platform capable of integrating these needs into a tailor-made partnership project.

Become a partner of the 25th Wizz Air Milano Marathon.

Contact our commercial team at: francesca.introzzi@rcs.it