The best running trails in Vatican City

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38,622 people ran here

Running in Vatican City is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Vatican City—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

View of the Tiber River – Ponte Milvio loop from Ottaviano	Intermediate 01:00 9.71km
St. Peter's Basilica – View of Ponte Sisto loop from Ottaviano	Intermediate 01:17 12.4km
Villa Pamphilj Park – Lago del Giglio loop from Vatican City	Intermediate 01:02 9.48km
Castel Sant'Angelo – Palace of Justice loop from Lepanto	Intermediate 00:53 8.55km
St. Peter's Basilica – Piazza del Popolo loop from Ottaviano	Intermediate 01:10 11.1km
View of Rome from Monte Ciocci – How Strong I Am loop from Valle Aurelia	Intermediate 01:05 10.3km
St. Peter's Basilica – Rome Marathon loop from Vatican City	Easy 00:32 4.92km
St. Peter's Basilica – Castel Sant'Angelo loop from Vatican City	Intermediate 00:49 7.56km
Castel Sant'Angelo – St. Peter's Basilica loop from Lepanto	Expert 02:26 23.1km

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View of the Tiber River – Ponte Milvio loop from Ottaviano
01:00
9.71km
6:12/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.4
(9)
1,022
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
St. Peter's Basilica – View of Ponte Sisto loop from Ottaviano
01:17
12.4km
6:14/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
4.8
(20)
986
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Villa Pamphilj Park – Lago del Giglio loop from Vatican City
01:02
9.48km
6:31/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
4.9
(8)
373
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Castel Sant'Angelo – Palace of Justice loop from Lepanto
00:53
8.55km
6:15/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
4.8
(8)
965
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
St. Peter's Basilica – Piazza del Popolo loop from Ottaviano
01:10
11.1km
6:20/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
375
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
View of Rome from Monte Ciocci – How Strong I Am loop from Valle Aurelia
01:05
10.3km
6:23/km
120m
120m
Intermediate
4.4
(18)
329
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
St. Peter's Basilica – Rome Marathon loop from Vatican City
00:32
4.92km
6:29/km
80m
80m
Easy
4.5
(2)
96
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
St. Peter's Basilica – Castel Sant'Angelo loop from Vatican City
00:49
7.56km
6:31/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
3.0
(1)
80
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Castel Sant'Angelo – St. Peter's Basilica loop from Lepanto
02:26
23.1km
6:19/km
120m
120m
Expert
81
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.