If you are a running enthusiast, sign on for the 23rd Florence Marathon on Sunday November 26th. It is an international event that involves the entire city but is not limited to the Florentines alone! The basic inscription charge won’t break the bank while disabled athletes can participate free. Its fascination lies in its route through the city centre, a route covering 42,195 km surrounded by centuries of art, history and culture. A unique event therefore for the thousands of sportsmen and running enthusiasts who come to take part in it every year from all over the world. Over 5000 athletes participate in this race and the start, packed with runners, is truly impressive.

The race starts from Piazzale Michelangelo, goes down towards Porta Romana and then passes through the narrow streets of San Frediano and the Oltrarno area. Leaving the breathtaking Ponte Vecchio behind, it turns off onto Lungarno del Tempio and Lungarno Aldo Moro, before wheeling back towards the centre again along Via Aretina. From Piazza Alberti it heads for Viale Malta and Viale Fanti, before turning back towards Piazza Alberti again. After running through the old city centre, the athletes take a turn around the Cascine park before the final lap of the race back through the city centre as far as Piazza Santa Croce. Most of the route is on tarmac roads and on fairly level ground.

The Marathon Expò with its fair and services for the athletes will be held in the Luigi Ridolfi athletics stadium. Open on November 24th-25th from 10am to 8pm.
The classical non-competitive Minirun, dedicated to children and families (about 2 kilometres) starts and finishes in Piazza Santa Croce.

The main Marathon departure is from Piazzale Michelangelo on Sunday November 26th at 9am.
Sign up on-line at www.firenzemarathon.it where you can find further details on the event. November 27th at 9am.

Sign up on-line at
www.firenzemarathon.leonet.com where you can find further details on the event.
[Susan Glasspool]

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