BRESCIA, Italy (September 25, 2026) — The 1000 Miglia today revealed the route for its centenary edition, marking 100 years since the first race in 1927. The event runs May 24–29, 2027, over six days of competition that follow the race’s historic roads and return it to a counterclockwise loop, as in the 1927 race. The route was presented in the Salone Vanvitelliano of Brescia’s Palazzo Loggia by Brescia Mayor Laura Castelletti, Automobile Club of Brescia President Aldo Bonomi, 1000 Miglia Srl President Beatrice Saottini, and 1000 Miglia Srl CEO Fulvio D’Alvia.

“In 2027, the 1000 Miglia will celebrate its Centenary. A century of history that Brescia has helped to shape and preserve, transforming a great sporting vision into a cultural, tourist and economic heritage of international significance. The 1000 Miglia represents much more than a motor race: it is part of Brescia’s identity, a story that for a century has linked our city to the world through the values of innovation, passion and the ability to look to the future without forgetting our roots. The edition we are presenting today takes on special significance because it leads us towards a historic milestone. We approach this important anniversary with pride, aware that the 1000 Miglia continues to be an extraordinary showcase for our region and a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the world the beauty, hospitality and vitality of our city. Brescia will be ready to celebrate this Centenary with the enthusiasm and participation that such a symbolic event deserves.”

– Laura Castelletti, Mayor of Brescia

A Century of the Red Arrow
The race was the idea of the “four musketeers,” Aymo Maggi, Franco Mazzotti, Renzo Castagneto, and Giovanni Canestrini. In 1927, they created an event that combined competition with spectacle, and over the decades it became a symbol of Italian excellence. Their original plan was a course along the Brescia–Rome–Brescia axis measuring exactly 1,000 miles. The first race left from Viale Venezia in Brescia at 8 a.m. on March 26, 1927.

To honor that first edition, the centenary route drops the figure-eight layout of recent years in favor of the original loop. It has been updated for modern conditions and includes several roads tied to the race’s history, such as the Raticosa and Futa passes and the Scale di Primolano, which were the scenes of hard-fought battles in the early editions. The centenary will feature six days of racing within nine days of events overall, one more racing day than the usual five-day format.

Day One: Brescia to Parma (Monday, May 24)
The race will start at 6 p.m. from Viale Venezia in Brescia. After the Castello timed trials and the first stamp control at the Villaggio in Piazza Vittoria, crews will cross the plains to Castiglione delle Stiviere before arriving in Parma, where dinner will be held at the Palazzo della Pilotta.

Day Two: Parma to Florence (Tuesday, May 25)
The convoy will head toward Reggio Emilia and Modena, then climb the Raticosa and Futa passes on the way to Florence.

Day Three: Florence to Rome (Wednesday, May 26)
From Florence, the route will pass through Siena and Lake Bolsena before reaching Rome, the race’s traditional turning point.

Day Four: Rome to Cervia (Thursday, May 27)
Heading north from Rome, the route will pass through Assisi and Perugia, where it rejoins the classic 1000 Miglia route that challenged the race’s first crews, before reaching the Adriatic coast along the Conero Riviera and Cervia.

Day Five: Cervia to Verona (Friday, May 28)
The fifth day will take crews through Ferrara, Rovigo, Padua, and Treviso, then into the hills of Valdobbiadene and on through Bassano del Grappa and Vicenza before arriving in Verona. Along the way, the cars will climb the hairpins of the Scale di Primolano.

Day Six: Verona to Brescia (Saturday, May 29)
The final day is devoted entirely to the Brescia area. The route will run from the shores of Lake Garda through the Valtenesi, Val Sabbia, and Val Trompia, with a lunch stop in Lumezzane to mark the centenary of the town’s founding. Crews will then take in Lake Iseo and Franciacorta before returning to the city. The final stamp control will take place in the afternoon in Piazza Vittoria, and as always, the last time control will be on Viale Venezia at 6 p.m.

Entries Open October 6
The route announcement starts the countdown to the centenary edition. Entries for the 1000 Miglia 2027 open officially on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when collectors and crews can apply to take part in the edition celebrating a century of the race.