1000 Miglia 2026
Brescia to Rome and back · 5 legs · 1,730 km
June 9–13, 2026 · 44th re-enactment edition
The Most Beautiful Race in the World
The 1000 Miglia was first held on 26 March 1927 as an open-road speed race from Brescia to Rome and back, founded by Franco Mazzotti, Aymo Maggi, Renzo Castagneto, and Giovanni Canestrini. Across 24 editions between 1927 and 1957, it earned the title "la corsa più bella del mondo." The race ended after the 1957 Guidizzolo tragedy, when a tyre blowout killed driver Alfonso de Portago, co-driver Edmund Nelson, and nine spectators, prompting Italy to ban racing on public roads.
Revived in 1977 as a regularity rally, the modern Mille Miglia became an annual event from 1986 onward. Only cars built before 31 December 1957, whose model participated in or registered for at least one original edition, are eligible. Each car must be certified through the Registro 1000 Miglia. Approximately 400 to 440 cars compete in each edition, making it one of the largest gatherings of pre-war and early post-war automobiles anywhere in the world.
The 2026 Route
The 44th edition follows the traditional figure-eight path across central Italy, crossing at Ferrara. Day 1 runs from Brescia through the Cavallo Pass and Lake Garda to Padua. Day 2 continues via Ferrara, Modena, and the Abetone Pass to Montecatini Terme. Day 3 reaches the turning point in Rome after a lunch stop at Piazza del Campo in Siena. Day 4 heads north through Assisi, Gubbio, and the Furlo Gorge to Rimini. Day 5 returns via Comacchio, Ferrara, and Mantua to the traditional finish at Viale Venezia in Brescia.
When is the 2026 Mille Miglia? Legs depart daily from June 9 to 13, with all times in Central European time (CET/CEST). A 07:00 CEST departure translates to 05:00 UTC in London, 01:00 EDT in New York, and 14:00 JST in Tokyo. All times on this page auto-convert to your local timezone.
The 2027 edition will mark the centenary of the original 1927 race, making 2026 the final pre-centenary event.
Event Details
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Mille Miglia?
The 2026 Mille Miglia runs from June 9 to 13, starting and finishing in Brescia, Italy. It is the 44th edition of the historic re-enactment.
What is the route of the 2026 Mille Miglia?
The 2026 route follows the original figure-eight path: Brescia → Padua → Montecatini Terme → Rome → Rimini → Brescia, covering approximately 1,730 km across 5 legs.
What is the Mille Miglia?
The Mille Miglia (1000 Miles) is a historic regularity rally for classic cars built between 1927 and 1957. Originally a speed race from 1927 to 1957, it was revived as a regularity event in 1977. Over 400 cars compete each year.
Where does the Mille Miglia start and finish?
The Mille Miglia starts and finishes at Viale Venezia in Brescia, the traditional start/finish location since the original race.