On May 31, the final stage of the famous cycling race will finish in Rome
In 2026, for the eighth time in the event’s history, and the fourth consecutive year, Rome will once again host the final stage of the Giro d’Italia.
The final stage of the Giro d’Italia, which will conclude on May 31, will cover a total distance of 131 kilometres. The route will pass through Ostia and some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, from the Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla to the final finish line at the Circus Maximus.
The final stage is divided into two parts. The first section takes riders from the start in Rome-EUR towards the coast and Ostia, before the first crossing of the finish line. From there, the route returns towards the starting area before entering the final circuit inside the Capital, to be repeated 8 times.
The final circuit, 9.5 kilometres long, runs entirely along city streets, which are wide but in some sections feature traffic dividers. The route alternates short undulating stretches with long straight sections, connected by sometimes challenging bends. The road surface is mostly asphalt, with a few short cobbled sections, Rome’s traditional sanpietrini.
The final kilometres include only slight changes in direction. The finishing straight is 350 metres long and on asphalt; halfway through the final kilometre, the road reaches a gradient of 5%.
From a cycling point of view, the route does not include many technical difficulties. The sections with sanpietrini, the charming but uncomfortable traditional Roman pavement, are kept to a minimum and are in good condition.
The race will begin at 3.25pm and the arrival is expected by 6.30pm.
The event will paint the city pink, the signature colour of the race, filling Rome with bicycles and offering cycling fans a unique way to experience the city.
31 MAY, 2026
Start: Quadrato della Concordia (EUR)
Finish line: Circus Maximus
