Pisa Marathon 2024
Book now- Next eventย :ย Sun, December 15, 2024Date confirmed
- Last eventย :ย Sun, December 17, 2023
The event in a few words
Hey passionate runner! ๐โโ๏ธ Ready for a new adventure? The Pisa Marathon (or Maratona di Pisa) is on the horizon ๐. Naturally, the mention of Pisa conjures images of the famed Leaning Tower and tourists pretending to hold up the building with their hands ๐ธ. However, this Tuscan city on Italy's Northern Mediterranean coast ๐ฎ๐น has much more to offer! It's filled with buildings โ upright ones at that! โ such as pink brick Renaissance buildings, typically Tuscan palazzi, churches, Languedoc crosses from the Crusades, and quaint alleys ๐. For those who have a real passion for running, Pisa is particularly noteworthy for an unmissable event: its year-end marathon! And the bonus, there's not just a 42K. More on that below ๐.
The Maratona di Pisa not only offers the classic marathon distance of 42.195 km, but also a half-marathon and a Family Run with a festive twist, the "Christmas Family Run" ๐ , which is 4 miles (approximately 6.44 km) long. This last one is perfect for beating your personal best! A traditional line-up that should convince even the most reluctant family members or friends ๐. All events start and finish at the Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the Duomo (the famous cathedral, a symbol of Pisan Romanesque art with its lavish faรงade), the Baptistery with its immense dome, the Camposanto (monumental cemetery), and the Leaning Tower of Pisa ๐ฅฐ. Whatever you choose, the city's urban and historical scene will be your playground ๐.
If you want to explore beyond the Tower, you can take a tour around the city, which is full of surprises : the via Santa Maria with its elegant buildings, the Piazza dei Cavalieri, the Arno River, the National Gallery, numerous palaces, and also popular neighborhoods where you can indulge in Tuscan cuisine ๐. Pici, fish soup, olive oil bruschetta, Chianti, gelato, Vino Nobile from Montepulciano, Brunello from Montalcino... Tuscany is a true culinary wonder! ๐คค No doubt, recovery will be both delicious and cultural!
So, ready to speed through Tuscany? The Pisa Marathon awaits you! Get your sneakers on, and see you soon (a presto)! ๐
3 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
- MarathonTOP
- Half Marathon
- 6.44โkm
- Sunday, December 15, 2024
- 900+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
Running 26.2 miles through one of Italy's ๐ฎ๐น most iconic cities is quite the feat! ๐ The race kicks off at the Piazza dei Miracoli, just steps away from the Leaning Tower, amidst an electrifying atmosphere โก๏ธ. You'll skirt along the Arno River before crossing it (via a bridge, of course!) and reaching the Della Spina Church at the 5th kilometer. Then, you'll dash towards the Vettola, followed by the San Piero Basilica. Leaving the city behind, you'll traverse the San Rossore Natural Park, soon reaching the Tyrrhenian Sea ๐. Savor the delightful atmosphere of the Pisa marina that you'll leave at km 29. What follows is a lengthy but enjoyable return journey along the Arno, heading towards the finish line at the foot of the Campanile ๐.
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, December 15, 2024
- 700+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
A half marathon as scenic as it is fast! Kicking off at the Piazza dei Miracoli, just steps from the leaning tower, you'll run alongside the Arno River before crossing it to reach the Santa Maria della Spina Church at the 5km mark ๐. You'll then pass by the Vettola, followed by the San Piero Basilica. After a few strides through the San Rossore Natural Park, you'll make a 180ยฐ turn: the route then straightens out along the Arno River to take you back to the Piazza dei Miracoli, where the finish line awaits ๐.
6.44โkm : 4 miles - CHRISTMAS FAMILY RUN
Road Running- Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM
A few more words
A highly family-friendly and above all welcoming 4-mile (approximately 6.44 km) race, fully mapped out in the downtown area ! ๐ A magical journey through the cultural heritage of the city, with the start and finish on the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli and a scenic route along the Arno River ๐. Oh, and we almost forgot : wearing a Christmas costume is a must !
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For the marathon: โฌ50 until 06/25/24, then โฌ60 until 10/26/24, โฌ70 until 12/12/24, and โฌ80 at the expo
For the half-marathon: โฌ35 until 06/25/24, then โฌ40 until 10/26/24, โฌ45 until 12/12/24, and โฌ50 at the expo
For the "Christmas Family Run": โฌ10
Runners turning 25 on the day of the event will receive a discount (contact segreteria@maratonadipisa.com. Groups of 25 or more should also contact the organization for a special rate.
For the marathon: must be born in 2003 or before
For the half-marathon: must be born in 2005 or before
You can pick up your bib on Saturday, December 16, 2024, from 10am to 10pm at Miracle Square, at the Marathon Expo Village.
For the marathon: starts on Sunday, December 17, 2024, at 9am (meet at 8am in the starting area at Largo Cocco Griffi)
For the half-marathon: starts on Sunday, December 17, 2024, at 9am (meet at 8am in the starting area at Largo Cocco Griffi)
For the "Christmas Family Run": starts on Sunday, December 17, 2024, at 9am (meet at 8am at Largo Cocco Griffi)
A bag drop will be available on Sunday, December 17, 2024, from 7am to 8:30am.
For the marathon: 6 hours and 30 minutes
For the half-marathon: 6 hours and 30 minutes
If you're the organizer of this race and want to enhance your page's content, claim it here.
Focus
More races await you
The new generation platform that allows all runners, whatever their level, to (re)discover the French territory and heritage, by finding the races that suit them.
Made in France, between Lyon and Nantes