The programmed date for the Roma Ostia, February 24,  2013, has been chosen for the political elections in Italy. In consideration of such events, the Organizing Committee for the  Roma Ostia, has made all the necessary verifications to ascertain the possibility of running the race on the established date. Unfortunately the competent administrative authorities have [...]

The season of marathons and half marathons is coming to an end, and unless there is a last minute female record, the RomaOstia 2012 remains the most participated and fastest half marathon in Italy. It is also the fastest in the world, confirmed by the IAAF, the International Association of Athletics Federations, which places the [...]

Bancari Romani are both satisfied and concerned for the incredible number of  applicants who have already registered for this year’s edition , and which will take place February 24, 2013. “ October of last year- says Luciano Duchi-we had less than 3800 registered runners. Today, we have already passed the 5000 mark. These numbers reflect [...]

September 27 is the first deadline towards the XXXIX Edition of the RomaOstia Half Marathon  which will be held February 24, 2013. Until  this  date it will be possible to file the application paying an early fee of  only 22 Euro. “Many athletes have understood the convenience of sending in the application  in advance, states Laura [...]

The 38th edition of the Roma-Ostia Half Marathon really lived up to its reputation on Sunday (26) with a series of impressive performances by African and Italian runners. Kenyan Florence Kiplagat, Berlin Marathon winner in 2011 and World champion in Cross Country in 2009 and in the Half Marathon in 2010, clocked a jaw-dropping 1:06:38 [...]

The 38th edition of the RomaOstia will be held on Febuary 26, 2012. The most famous and participated half marathon of Italy, has been organized by Luciano Duchi since 1974, and this year will also host the Italian Championship and will be enhanced by the IAAF Silver Label. Great attention will given to the women’s [...]

The organizing committee for the Romaostia marathon has received confirmation from the IAAF, and has been awarded the prestigious recognition for marathon races: the IAAF Silver Label. It grants it only after having carefully evaluated and acknowledged a series of prerequisites of the event. Of utmost importance is the high standard of services offered to [...]

A few days ago the official facebook profile of the RomaOstia reached the maximum number of 5000 acceptable  contacts. Professional athletes, amateurs, marathon lovers , sport associations, and specialized websites: a great number  of people and diverse realties which  share the same passion for the most popular half marathon in Italy. Because of the high [...]