Florence Marathon

This is Firenze (Florence) Marathon!Step by step all along its 42 kilometers and 195 meters you are surrounded by centuries of art, history and culture, a unique emotion that can only be experienced by those who run in Florence. Year after year, thousands of sportspeople and enthusiasts from all over the world come to participate in this classic race on the last Sunday in November.

The route takes you by all those landmarks of singular beauty that have made Florence famous worldwide: views over the enchanting hills and countryside, and passing right by the Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio (to mention only just a few of historical importance), before entering the majestic Piazza Santa Croce. This great event in Florence has increased immeasurably recently: this extraordinary increase in participation also testifies to the constant attention given to the organization of the race. Florence Marathon is now the second Italian marathon (after Rome), and among the 20 most important marathons in the world.

The race involves many narrow streets, but runners also pass by some amazing Italian scenery and architecture. This includes views of the surrounding hills and countryside and a route that passes the likes of the Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio.



**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

According to the Rules for the Organization of Events for the year 2023 issued by FIDAL, are allowed to partecipate:

All the athletes regurarly register for an Italian sports club affiliated FIDAL (the FIDAL regulation allows the partecipation to all the athletes born since 2023 (20 years old). All the italian and foreign athletes register for a foreign athletic federation affiliated with WORLD ATHLETICS in compliance with current regulations; in this case the athletes must provide the organization a self-certification in which they certify the possession of the membership. All the italian and foreign athletes resident in Italy and registered with a sports promotion body (EPS), from 20 years on, in possession of the RUN CARD EPS issued by FIDAL.
Upon registration, participants must attach a copy of the AGONISTIC MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (for the italian athletes) or the HEALTH FORM (for the foreign athletes) valid on 26 November 2023. All the italian and foreign athletes resident in Italy or abroad, from 20 years on, in possession of the RUNCARD issued by FIDAL.
Upon registration, participants must attach a copy of the AGONISTIC MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (for the italian athletes) or the HEALTH FORM (for the foreign athletes) valid on 26 November 2023. All the foreign athletes without any membership card can partecipate at the non-competitive race with tourist-sporting goals. Upon registration, partecipants must attach the LIABILITY WAIVER FORM. In this case the athletes will not be included in the FIDAL/WA ranking list and will not compete for the prize; the time taken will be communicated, but not the position in the standings.

It’s not allowed the partecipation of italian athletes, even if they are resident abroad, without any type of membership card. Upon collection the bib they must present the FIDAL or RUNCARD or RUNCARD EPS card valid.

Italian or foreign athletes with a RUNCARD or a RUNCARD EPS card may not benefit from cash prizes or similar circumstances (vouchers, bonuses, engagements), but they will be in included in the ranking of the event.