Course & Elevation

The Florence Marathon starts and finishes in the historic Piazza della Signoria, taking runners through the heart of Renaissance Florence and the stunning Tuscan countryside. The course combines urban sections through medieval streets with scenic loops along the Arno River and through rolling Tuscan hills, offering iconic views of the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and surrounding vineyards.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 12°C

Humidity 72%

Rain Chance 45%

Cool autumn weather with moderate risk of rain. Runners should expect temperatures around 12°C with possible wind gusts. Layering is recommended as conditions can change throughout the race.

🏆 Course Record

02:08:14

Moses Kemboi (2014)

Registration

Registration Opens June

Registration Closes October

Entry Cost €75-€105

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ The marathon starts and finishes in the iconic Piazza della Signoria, one of Italy's most famous squares and home to world-class Renaissance art.
▸ Runners pass through the historic center of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gaining unique perspectives of landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
▸ The race showcases Tuscany's natural beauty, with portions through rolling hills lined with cypress trees, olive groves, and vineyards that define the region's landscape.
▸ Florence Marathon has grown to become one of Italy's most popular urban marathons, attracting elite African distance runners and recreational runners from around the globe.

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