Firenze Marathon
Florence, Italy · Last Sunday of November
One of Europe's flattest marathons loops once around Florence's historic centre, starting and finishing in the shadow of Brunelleschi's Duomo. The route crosses Ponte Vecchio, sweeps past Piazzale Michelangelo for the race's scenic high point (~59 m), and returns through Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza della Signoria. FindMyMarathon rates it 99.44/100 for PR potential. The real challenges are the cobblestoned centro storico sections and a strict 6-hour cutoff.
Course
Elevation gain
85 m
Net elevation
-2 m
Finishers
~10,000
Month
November
Last Sunday of November
Race-day weather
Median start temp
8°C
Historical range
4–13°C
Hot-year risk
Low
Florence in late November is cool and often overcast, with race-morning temperatures typically 6–10°C. Rain is the main variable — expect a 30–40% chance of a wet race day. Heat is never a concern.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Open entry via the ENDU platform; 13,000 spots with tiered pricing from ~€65 (January) to €109 (late). Opens January for the November race; typically available through October. Non-Italian runners can choose a non-competitive category with no RunCard required. Strict 6-hour cutoff. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Firenze Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Firenze Marathon a fast course?
Yes — it is one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. The course has 85 m of total elevation gain. We rate it 9/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Firenze Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 8°C, with a historical range of roughly 4–13°C. Florence in late November is cool and often overcast, with race-morning temperatures typically 6–10°C. Rain is the main variable — expect a 30–40% chance of a wet race day. Heat is never a concern.
How do you get into the Firenze Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Open entry via the ENDU platform; 13,000 spots with tiered pricing from ~€65 (January) to €109 (late). Opens January for the November race; typically available through October. Non-Italian runners can choose a non-competitive category with no RunCard required. Strict 6-hour cutoff.
Is the Firenze Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Firenze Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.