Rome Half Marathon

Umbria Italy

Date:
October 2025

Duration:
5 Days

Pricing:
$6,750/Person

Level:
Intermediate

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Adventure Highlights

Itinerary

Dates & Pricing

Inclusion Details

Not Included

FAQs

Adventure Highlights

  • Stay at a luxury 5-star Italian Villa with swimming pool.

  • Enjoy the sites, sounds, and tastes of Rome including the best Pasta Carbonara in Trastevere (carb load for race day)!

  • Hike 12-16 miles across Monte Subasio in Umbria Italy with 360 views passing local cattle & and horses along the way.

  • Mountain bike a flat 40-mile loop around Lake Trasimeno, stopping in towns along the way for espresso, lunch, & wine.

  • Eat fabulous local meals at the highest quality restaurants around Rome and Umbria, Italy.

  • Boat on Lake Trasimeno, visit Isola Maggiore and explore Assisi – home to Saint Francis of Assisi.

  • Race a half marathon through the ancient streets of Rome! You will run with thousands of other runners from all over the world as you pass many of the iconic sites of Rome with a grand finish at the Roman Coliseum.

ITINERARY

October 14th (Tue):

  • Arrive at Rome Airport (FCO)

  • Private transport to the Villa at Lake Trasimeno in Umbria

  • Welcome Orientation

  • Relax & enjoy the Villa, spa, pool, and grounds

  • 6:00 Apertivi poolside

  • 8:00 In-house dinner prepared by a local chef at the villa

October 15th (Wed):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • Mountain bike 40 miles around Lake Trasimeno, stopping at medieval towns & villages along the way for espresso and lunch

  • R & R at the Villa

  • 6:00 Apertivi at the Villa

  • 8:00 Dinner in Castiglioni del Lago

October 16th (Thu):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • Transport to Spello – named one of the most beautiful cities in Italy

  • Hike along the “Acquedotto Romano Trail” to the tiny town of Collepino

  • Transport to the top of Monte Subasio

  • Hike across Monte Subasio to a picnic overlooking the “green heart of Italy”

  • Continue hiking into the iconic town of Assisi to explore ancient churches & shops

  • Transport back to the Villa

  • R & R at the Villa

  • 8:00 Make your own pizza night with a fireside chat

October 17th (Fri):

  • Breakfast at the Villa

  • Boat tour/ride on Lake Trasimeno with a stop at Isola Maggiore

  • Olive oil tour & tasting

  • R & R at the Villa & Spa

  • 6:00 Apertivi & dinner in Panicale (filming site of the popular British TV series Signora Volpe)

October 18th (Sat):

  • 8:00 Breakfast at the Villa

  • 9:00 Light 5–10k warm-up run through back streets and lake paths

  • Lunch and pack for Rome

  • 1:00 Transport to Villa in Rome

  • 4:30 Visit Rome Half Marathon Run Village for bib packet pick-up

  • 8:00 Dinner in Trastevere for the best pasta carbonara Rome has to offer

October 19th (Sun):

  • 7:00 Breakfast at the Villa

  • 8:00 Walk to race start at The Forum

  • 9:00 Race the 2025 Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon! (Don’t forget your camera or GoPro—the sights are breathtaking)

  • 12:00–1:00 Meet back at the Villa to clean up for lunch

  • R & R at the Villa

  • 4:00 Bus tour through Rome to get an overview of “The City”

  • 7:00 Apertivi and dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Rome

October 20th (Mon):

  • Transport to the airport (breakfast on the way)

  • Ciao, Ciao!!!

dATES & PRICING

Date: October 14th - 20th, 2025

Pricing: $6,750/Person

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INCLUSION + DETAILS

  • Expert ODA trip leaders & Italian logistics team

  • Airport transfers to & from Rome Airport (FCO) and between villas

  • 6 nights of accommodations at a 5-star Italian Villa

  • 4 carefully designed & curated adventures, all adjusted to your group’s fitness level

  • Entry fees to Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon Race

  • All transfers to and from adventure sites

  • All meals at our favorite local restaurants (plus in-house meals as scheduled), beginning with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast on departure day

  • Olive oil tour and tasting

  • Trail snacks and hydration during all adventures

  • ODAdventure merchandise

  • Limited alcohol at apertivi and dinners

  • Mountain bikes and helmets

nOT INCLUDED

  • Flights to and from Rome, Italy

  • Alcoholic beverages (beyond what is provided)

  • Travel protection (strongly recommended)

  • Personal purchases and souvenirs

  • Gratuities for guides and local staff

  • Personal gear and equipment (e.g., running gear, hiking poles, biking shorts, etc.)

fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why choose the Rome Half Marathon Adventure?

    Half marathons can be fun, buuut running through the streets of Rome where Western civilization was born with thousands of other runners (some dressed in togas and others as gladiators) while also hiking beautiful mountains, biking through the countryside around a majestic lake all while staying at a 5-star Italian Villa with in house spa!!! Why wouldn’t you choose this trip?

  • What condition do I need to be in?

    This is an intermediate-level trip, but can be customized to fit your group’s fitness level. The standard trip would require you to be comfortable running 13.2 miles, mountain biking 40 miles (flat) and hiking 10+ miles with 1,500’ – 2,000’ of elevation gain. Our goal is for you and your friends to be physically challenged, but mostly comfortable. We can also direct you toward various training programs if you need a little pre-trip boost.

  • What will we do when not running, biking, and hiking?

    Resting, relaxing, and connecting—poolside or fireside. You’ll also be immersed in local Italian culture, including food, wine, and community.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    We’ve done our best to create a cancellation policy that balances flexibility with our advance costs. For more detailed information, contact us for a copy of our current Full Booking Terms & Conditions Policy.