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A sea of runners at Rome Marathon. Courtesy of Rome Marathon

Rome Marathon

18 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

Rome's annual marathon passes some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum and St Peter's Basilica, the main synagogue and mosque. The city also organises Roma Fun Run, a…

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Lazio v Roma

18 Apr 2010 (annual)

Nothing else quite matches the frenzied atmosphere of the Rome football derby and the city grinds to a standstill as Lazio and Roma meet at the Stadio Olimpico. Brace yourself for a fantastic game.

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Palio of Rome Final

Apr 2010 (annual)

A mega football tournament, the Palio of Rome involves four teams for each of the city's 94 neighbourhoods - a total of 376 teams playing in 1608 matches. The final takes place at the Stadio…

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Centre court at the ATP Masters Series in the Foro Italico, Rome. © Antonio Constantini

ATP Masters Series: Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

Great tennis returns to Rome with Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the Masters Series event at the Foro Italico. The world's best male tennis players compete from 27 April-3 May, and the women…

Komen Foundation logo. Photo by Gabriele Cosmelli

Race for the Cure

May 2010 (annual)

The enjoyable fundraising Race for the Cure is a mini-marathon in Rome, raising awareness of breast cancer. Participants walk/jog/run among some of the monuments of this ancient and beautiful…

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International Horse Show at Piazza di Siena, Rome. Courtesy of archivio dello CSIO di Roma Piazza di Siena

International Horse Show at Piazza di Siena

27 - 30 May 2010 (annual)

After nearly 80 years, Rome's International Horse Show at Piazza di Siena is still one of the most important and exciting events of its kind in the field of equestrian sports. It attracts…

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Giro d' Italia

May 2010 (annual)

Giro d'Italia is Italy's top cycling competition, where twenty-two teams of professionals criss-cross the length and breadth of the peninsula for the "pink shirt". In 2009, the 100-year old…

Keeping flexible at the Fitness Festival, Rome. Courtesy of Fitness Festival

Fitness Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

Rome hosts the annual Fitness Festival, held in the Nuova Fiera di Roma ground. Like its sister event in Florence every May, it is expected to attract thousands of sport enthusiasts from all…

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The 100 metres at the 2002 Golden Gala. Courtesy of Federazione Italiana Di Atletica Leggera, © - 2002 Fidal

Golden League Athletics - Golden Gala

Jul 2010 (annual)

Rome's Stadio Olimpico hosts an evening of world-class athletics. The Golden Gala is part of the annual Golden League series, a format created in 1998 to ensure that the world's leading…

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Summer Centre

Jun - Aug 2010; Weekdays only (annual)

During the hot months, Rome's Piscina delle Rose organises its Summer Centre, featuring children's entertainment aimed at the 6-13 age group. Canoeing and swimming courses are led by qualified…

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Tetes de Bois at Good Bike, Rome. Courtesy of Big Time

Good Bike

Sep 2010 (annual)

Rome, Genazzano and Zagarolo present the Good Bike, a festival dedicated to the bicycle. A series of shows, lectures and meetings focus on the history and roles of the eco-friendly vehicle…

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Roma v Lazio

Nov 2010 (annual)

Nothing else quite matches the frenzied atmosphere of a Rome football derby. The city grinds to a standstill as the Roma and Lazio teams meet again at the Stadio Olimpico. Brace yourself for a…

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A group activity organised by WWF. Courtesy of Cooperativa Valle dei Casali

Villa Ada

Daily

One of Rome's largest parks, Villa Ada is the former hunting lodge of the Savoia dynasty. With its numerous trails through fields and forests and a small lake, it is ideal for jogging and walking.

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Orto Botanico, Rome. Courtesy of Museo Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma Sapienza

Orto Botanico

Daily; not Sun

Thousands of plants, including Rome's oldest plane tree, flourish in their own ecosystems at the Orto Botanico in the Gianicolo area. Awaken your senses in the Garden of Fragrances, featuring…

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Taking a break in front the Colosseum. Courtesy of Pattinatori del Pincio

Pincio Roller-Blading Night

Wed only

Every Wednesday, the members of the Pattinatori del Pincio association meet in Piazza del Popolo for the Pincio Roller-Blading Night, a wild roller-blading tour of the city.


Highlights

Rome Marathon

Rome

18 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

ATP Masters Series: Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Stadio del Tennis (Foro Italico)

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

Race for the Cure

Stadio delle Terme di Caracalla

May 2010 (annual)