Florence Marathon 2026
Take advantage of Florence to participate in its marathon. In 2025, the event will organize its 41st edition. The race organizers offer a superb route through the city center, making the 42.195 km even more enjoyable.
Requirements
- Minimum age: 20 years old
- Registration fees: See PRICES
Competitive running
- Have an athletics license from the Fédération Française d’Athlétisme or any other European federation recognized by the marathon organization.
- OR, an Italian RunCard (€15) and an Italian medical certificate.
Running as a non-competitor
Sign the organizers’ release form. You will have access to the same services but will be ranked by name rather than time. Your time will be sent to you individually with your certificate. If you are not a licensed athlete, this is the solution we recommend. It is the simplest option while still offering the same services.
Marathon
- Departure 8h30
- Distance 42,195 km
- Time limit 6h
Marathon Overview
The Florence Marathon is Italy’s second largest marathon after Rome. With more than 10,000 registered runners, the Firenze Marathon has attracted runners from all over the world, who enjoy the splendors of this city with its typical Renaissance architecture as they strive to achieve their best performance.
You will be captivated by its start and finish in the city center on the famous Piazza Duomo. You will enjoy a route steeped in history, passing by Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, and the very popular Ponte Vecchio. It will also be an opportunity for you to discover the surrounding hills and countryside, offering you a beautiful glimpse of the Tuscany region.
With the exception of a few sections, the Florence Marathon course is fairly flat and fast, which is appreciated by the athletes who choose this race. The warm atmosphere and the crowds of supporters lining the course will help you achieve your goal.
Travel with Planet Tours and benefit from the advice of our team of passionate athletes, whether for the race or for exploring the city. We guarantee race numbers for all marathon runners.
Course
Marathon course
2026 rates
This option is for people who wish to travel on their own (airport/hotel transfers not included).
A deposit of half the cost of the trip is payable at the time of booking, with the balance due 90 days before departure.
This price includes :
- 3 nights in a 4-star hotel (Roma or equivalent)
- 3 buffet breakfasts
- Assistance from our representative
- Planet Tours backpack and jersey offered to runners
- Delivery of your Planet Tours backpacks and shirts via Mondial Relay: €18 (otherwise, you can pick them up at the agency. No bags will be handed out at the hotel).
- Marathon registration fee: €69
- Cancellation/lost luggage insurance: €40 per person/with HEALTH PROTECTION extension included: €60
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
- Tourist taxes to be paid directly to the hotel (€7 per night per person as of today)
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE REGISTERING
If you are traveling alone and ask to share your room with another rider, we will try to accommodate your request, provided we have another participant who has expressed the same wish. Failing this, you will be upgraded to a single room at the single room rate.
Triple rooms are reserved for people who know each other. If a booking does not comply with this rule, it will be cancelled and a processing fee will be retained.
Departure from Paris Orly on Friday on a direct flight – Paris Orly at 7:05 AM, arrival in Florence at 8:80 AM.
Return flight on Monday from Florence at 8:45 PM, arrival at Roissy CDG at 10:35 PM.
Schedules are given for reference only and are subject to change.
A deposit of half the cost of the trip is payable at the time of booking, with the balance due 90 days before departure.
This price includes :
- Return flight on a scheduled airline
- 3 nights in a 4-star hotel (Roma or equivalent)
- 3 buffet breakfasts
- Return airport/hotel transfer by public transport
- Airport taxes €50 to date
- Assistance from our representative
- Planet Tours backpack and jersey offered to runners
- Marathon registration fee: €69
- Cancellation/lost luggage insurance: €40 per person/with HEALTH PROTECTION extension included: €60
- Tourist taxes to be paid directly to the hotel (€7 per night per person as of today)
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE REGISTERING
If you are traveling alone and ask to share your room with another rider, we will try to accommodate your request, provided we have another participant who has expressed the same wish. Failing this, you will be upgraded to a single room at the single room rate.
Triple rooms are reserved for people who know each other. If a booking does not comply with this rule, it will be cancelled and a processing fee will be retained.
Our Hotel
Roma****
We have chosen the Roma**** hotel for your comfort. In addition to its comfortable beds and beautifully decorated rooms, you can enjoy a gym to help you recover after your marathon.
Hotels Repeater #1 / Hotel Description
To ensure you can set off with peace of mind to discover the wonders of Florence, a buffet breakfast is included in our various packages.
Son emplacement est idéal pour la découvrir à pied. Situé en plein cœur du centre historique, il vous permettra, par exemple, de rallier le magnifique Ponte Vecchio en 10 minutes. Le départ et l’arrivée du marathon se situent à 550m, ce qui est appréciable pour les coureurs comme les accompagnateurs venant encourager.
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You can find the terms and conditions of this trip here