Florence Marathon

Course & Elevation

The Florence Marathon, officially the Estra Firenze Marathon, is a single-loop city marathon held on a Sunday in late November, starting at Piazza del Duomo at 8:30 and finishing on Via dei Pecori beside the cathedral. The first edition was in 1984, and 2026 is the 42nd edition. It is organised by Firenze Marathon, the event's association. The route leaves the cathedral square, runs along the Lungarni and crosses the Arno on bridges that include the Ponte Vecchio and the Ponte alle Grazie. It passes through the Cascine park, and its marked points include the half-marathon mark at Ponte San Niccolò and kilometre 35 on Via Piagentina. A 10K, the Firenze Marathon 10K, starts 15 minutes later on Via Tornabuoni and finishes on the cathedral square, and a charity half and a family run take place on the Saturday. The 2026 entry fee rose in tiers from €69 in the winter to €109 in the last weeks, and the 2026 marathon is sold out. All finishers receive the official medal at the arrival area, and classified runners can download a diploma. The organisers describe the event as one that has 'captured hearts for over four decades'.