Published: 8 January 2026 | Updated every year to reflect the latest requirements | Reading time: 3 minutes
By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify
Dr Simon Shaw is the founder and medical director at Fit Certify — a worldwide provider of online sports medical certificates.
The Bologna Marathon is a city road running event that attracts thousands of runners each year, offering a full marathon alongside shorter distance races through the historic streets of Bologna.
The course is predominantly urban and fast, taking runners through the city centre and surrounding areas. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday 1 March 2026, making it a popular early-season target for marathon and half-marathon runners.
Due to the cardiovascular demands of long-distance road running, organisers place a strong emphasis on participant safety. As part of entry for competitive events, runners are required to provide a doctor-signed medical certificate confirming fitness to take part.
This short guide explains what’s required — and how to get your Bologna Marathon 2026 medical certificate signed online by a doctor with Fit Certify.
Yes. All participants in the Bologna Marathon are required to provide a doctor-signed medical certificate confirming fitness for competitive endurance running. This is a standard requirement for road running events in Italy.
Your medical certificate must:
Without a valid certificate, organisers may refuse race pack collection or participation — even if your entry is confirmed.
Fit Certify offers a fully online, doctor-reviewed service designed specifically for endurance running events like Bologna Marathon. Here’s how it works:
Answer a short set of questions about your health, training background, and medical history.
One of our experienced sports medical doctors reviews your information with marathon-level cardiovascular demand in mind.
If fit, you’ll receive a signed and stamped medical certificate by email, usually within a few hours.
A doctor-reviewed and signed Bologna Marathon medical certificate costs £69 (British Pounds) with Fit Certify.
Hear from runners who’ve used Fit Certify for marathon medical certificates worldwide.
No. The organisers of the Bologna Marathon 2026 do not provide an official medical certificate template.
However, this is common for Italian running events. In practice, any standard medical certificate for competitive athletics used in Italy is typically sufficient, such as the example shown here.
The certificate must:
📅 Date: Sunday 1 March 2026
📍 Location: Bologna, Italy
🏃 Events: Marathon, Half Marathon, additional road races
🌐 Event website: https://www.bolognamarathon.run
📄 Medical certificate: Required for competitive events
Bologna Marathon is a fantastic early-season endurance challenge — flat sections, vibrant city atmosphere, and a strong international field. Getting your medical certificate sorted early means no last-minute stress, no risk at race pack collection and full focus on training and travel.
With Fit Certify, you can get a doctor-signed marathon medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world, quickly and without the hassle of booking appointments.
Apply for your sports medical certificate now and get your Bologna Marathon 2026 medical certificate sorted.
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Medical Director at Fit Certify
I’m Simon — a UK- and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. For several years, I’ve led a team of sports doctors who focus on medical certification for endurance running and mass-participation events across Europe.
As an athlete myself, I understand the build-up to a marathon — the months of training, the early mornings, and the excitement of race week. I also know how frustrating it can be when medical paperwork becomes an unexpected barrier, especially when events require specific wording or formats. Fit Certify was created to make that part simple, fast, and event-appropriate, so you can focus on training, travel, and race day.
If you have any questions or need help along the way, just email us at hello@fitcertify.com and we’ll be glad to assist.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice.
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