The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.




THE DREAM
Annual road race held in Florence, Italy.
The 21.097km half marathon passes through the old city and the Oltrarno district, with a non-competitive 10km also held.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
“We collected the numbers from there the day before, when we were also given the goodie bag and t-shirt.”A Florence half marathon participant documented the registration paperwork and bib pickup, the atmosphere in Piazza Santa Croce, and the riverside start.
“The race takes place entirely in the city. Doubling back can feel repetitive, but 21km through town feels like a long way to run.”
At Florence half marathon Marathon, the runner experienced an urban course that doubled back and had uneven paving. The leading runner passing alongside at the 11km mark was a particularly memorable moment.
Quoted from the original · translated
La gara si svolge tutta in città, a volte ripetitiva perchè si torna sui propri passi, ma 21Km in città son lunghi da fare.
Read the original on CORRIFERRARA Endurance Sport TeamWe translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
UISP Comitato di Firenze
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Online registration on the Endu platform or on-site registration at Florence, Pistoia, or Empoli sporting goods stores.
The 21km competitive section sells out early in February, and the 10.5km non-competitive section is open for registration.
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2026 editionHalf marathon 3 hours
| Event | Start | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Half21.097km | 09:00 | 3h |
| Ludico Motoria 10 Km10km | 09:00 | — |
The Florence half marathon Marathon is a road race that connects the Arno Riverside and the historic center of Florence, Italy.
UISP Florence operates with local running organizations and has prepared course, which starts from the riverside and enters Piazza Santa Croce.
In the revealed course, you pass around Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the Baptistery and head to Plaza de la Repubblica.
After crossing the Caraia Bridge, you will enter San Frediano and Oltrarno.
After passing the Santa Trinita Bridge, return along the riverside to the final square.
Because the areas on both sides of the Arno River are connected by a bridge, the direction you drive and the cityscape you see change at the same time.
Half marathon The route was announced as passing through the main street twice, mostly overlapping.
There is a section where you meet the square and riverside you passed the first time, and you also pass the same places from different points in the race.
Rather than being separate tourist attractions, Florence's iconic sites are connected by a single running route.
The starting point is near Via delle Casine in Lungarno della Checa, and the final is at Piazza Santa Croce.
The composition from start line on the riverside to the square in the historic center shows the nature of the competition.
There is also a non-competitive running section, but the overall route is not the same as half marathon.
Course above is the route of the officially announced episode, and subsequent changes follow the final course.
This may change for the next edition.
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
No train/metro station serves the start directly. Start line at Lungarno della Zecca (Vecchia), at the height of Via delle Casine, central Florence -- a short walk from Piazza Santa Croce.
Official course sheet: 'DEPARTURE AT 9.00 LUNGARNO DELLA ZECCA (height of via delle Casine)'. The official How to get there page provides only an image-based walking map from Piazza Santa Croce -- no dedicated train/shuttle section exists.
Exact 2027 date is unconfirmed on the official site -- 2027-04-04 matches one third-party estimate (UISP Toscana; others cite 2027-04-11), most recently confirmed official edition was 2026-03-29. Venue (Lungarno della Zecca start, Piazza Santa Croce finish) is stable year to year. Official 'Circulation and Prohibitions' page shows no published traffic measures yet ('WAITING FOR COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE').
Maximum time to complete the race is 3 hours -- after that the organization can no longer ensure full street closure. No official shuttle bus documented; only paid parking info (fipark.com) given for drivers.
Piazza Santa Croce, central Florence
Official course sheet: 'ARRIVAL SANTA CROCE SQUARE'. Medal distribution immediately after finish in Piazza Santa Croce.
Bib pickup also at Piazza Santa Croce (Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 07:00-08:45 per most recently confirmed edition).
Contactless EMV validators are installed at every door on Florence and Tuscany buses and trams. A single tap-on ride costs €2.00 (as of Aug 2026) and covers 90 minutes including transfers, but you must remember to tap again if you re-board.
There is no standalone daily or weekly tourist transit pass; a paper carnet of 10 rides is the only discount option.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
When choosing a location, it's a good idea to use Piazza Santa Croce as a reference point.
The finals and storage of items are located in the square,
but the starting point is guided to the vicinity of Via delle Casine on the banks of the Lungarno della Cecca.
If you check the route to start line the day before after leaving your luggage, you will be less likely to get lost after arriving at the square.
For item storage, only the designated race packs of competition half marathon participants must be affixed with a bib sticker.
Backpacks and travel carriers are not accepted.
Leave large luggage at your accommodation and only put a change of clothes in the designated bag.
There is also official information that changing areas are located at nearby school facilities and showers are not provided,
so make sure to designate a separate place to wash up after the finals.
Bib contains a recording chip, so please wear it clearly in front of your chest.
Supplies are placed at Lungarno Vespucci and Piazza Frescobaldi.
If you mark the structure of revisiting the same location on the map, it will be easier to figure out the remaining supply section.
It is best to avoid stopping suddenly at the entrance to the plaza or on a bridge to take in the scenery.
Times are local to Florence. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
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It takes place on Sun, April 4, 2027 in Florence, Italy.
Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.
The main event costs €27.
Half marathon 3 hours. (From the 2026 edition)
Half. (From the 2026 edition)
The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)
Lungarno della Zecca, Florence. (From the 2026 edition)
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence. (From the 2026 edition)
Registration runs from Thu, October 1, 2026 to Sun, March 28, 2027.