Your Itinerary
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before or depart on different days to the following itinerary. The itinerary below reflects the 2 nights package which due to the arrival on Saturday excludes the orientation run. Rome is fascinating with plenty to see and do so we recommend extra nights to receive full experience. Our Friday arrival, 3 nights package including orientation run can be booked here.
Saturday 18 March, 2023 : Travel to Rome and Preparation Day
Make your own arrangements to arrive at Hotel Lancelot in Rome today. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 12.30pm. If you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for the room to be ready.
What about my race bib collection?
Rome Marathon race bib must be collected from the Marathon Expo – location and opening hours are to be advised. Included with the bib will be a souvenir bag and technical t-shirt.
Our staff in Rome will do a guided trip to and from the Expo if required. Time will be provided with your final documents and itinerary.
How do I contact Marathon Tours & Travel staff during my stay?
Marathon Tours & Travel staff will be available at certain times in the reception area of the hotel. Times and contact numbers will be provided with your final documents and itinerary.
You are free to enjoy Rome at your leisure. Hotel Lancelot is ideally situated for shopping and sightseeing. Please ask at hotel reception for maps of the many walking or jogging routes that surround the hotel and take in the sights such as the Colosseum and Botanical Gardens. Other areas of the city can easily be reached on foot or by train or bus.
Or if prefer you are welcome to sit and relax in the hotels bar/lounge/patio area or soak up the local neighbourhood vibe, exploring the many bars and trattorie.
Tonight at 19.30pm the hotel will serve a 3 course evening meal, including wine and coffee.
Sunday 19 March, 2023 : ACEA Run Rome The Marathon
This is the day you have trained so hard for!
Take an early breakfast in the hotel before making your way to the race start, which is only a short distance away...
How do I get to the race start?
The race start on Via dei Fori Imperiali next to the Colosseum. It is only a 5 to 10 minutes walk from Hotel Lancelot.
On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials.
2023 ACEA Run Rome The Marathon
Exact details of the Rome Marathon will be advised later but we expect the race to start around 9 am. To receive your Rome Marathon finishers medal, you must complete the race within the 6 hours 30 minutes time limit.
Family and friends who did not enter the marathon?
The race start and finish area is only 5 minutes away so you could easily cheer on the runners as they start and finish or you could take a train to venture out to other parts of the route to support and spectate.
After the race make your way back to the hotel, freshen up, celebrate…you deserve it!
Tonight at 19.30pm the hotel will serve a 3 course evening meal, including wine and coffee.
How do I get to my hotel from the race finish?
Hotel Lancelot is approx. 5 to 10 minutes’ walk from the race finish at the Colosseum.
Monday 20 March, 2023 : Departure
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today, we ask that you check out of your room before 11.00 am. We trust that you will have enjoyed your Rome Marathon experience and wish you a pleasant journey home.
