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Half Marathon Firenze

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Half Marathon Firenze race photo
Half Marathon Firenze race photo
Half Marathon Firenze race photo
Half Marathon Firenze race photo
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Race date in 174 days
Apr 4, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Florence · 21.097km · 10.5km
Entry fee
€27Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, October 1, 2026 ~ Sun, March 28, 2027See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Half Marathon Firenze — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

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.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#HalfMarathonFirenze#Florence#Overseas Marathon#April Marathon#Half marathon

Half Marathon Firenze runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Tom TinsleyRan in 2023 · Finish time 1:33:05
“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.

Mariasole Veronesi
“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

Original quote

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 Team

We 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.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Half Marathon Firenze e Vivicittà Firenze 2025 il video post evento

UISP Comitato di Firenze

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Half Marathon Firenze — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Half Marathon Firenze course map and elevation

Your 21.097km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit3 hours
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Half marathon 3 hours

EventStartTime limit
Half21.097km09:003h
Ludico Motoria 10 Km10km09:00—
START

Lungarno della Zecca, Florence

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Piazza Santa Croce, Florence

Finish · Google Maps
Original course map · halfmarathonfirenze.it
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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.

AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Organizer
UISP Florence
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
4 places for water supply and snacks at course, final water supply at Plaza Santa Croce after the finals

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Restrooms

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Changing rooms

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Timing chip 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Half Marathon Firenze race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Piazza Santa Croce, Florence

4/3 Sat
10:00~20:00
4/4 Sun
07:00~08:30
No Packet Pickup afterward

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo train/metro station serves the start directly.
  • Transit cardJust tap your regular contactless debit/credit card or phone directly on the validator when you board any Florence bus or tram — no local transit card needed. It's the fastest and cheapest option for a short visit.
  • Getting to the finishPiazza Santa Croce, central Florence

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

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.

Getting to the finish

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).

Transit card

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.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

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.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Val d'Orcia Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience from Florence

€236

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Florence Wine Windows Half-Day Walking Tour (Including Wine Tasting)

€36

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Hotels near the Half Marathon Firenze start line in Florence

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Bologna Walking Tour with Tower Sky View and Archiginnasio

Tower Observation Deck & Archiginnasio Walking Tour · €53

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Florence Car Rental (AutoEurope)

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Florence Bike Rental (BikesBooking)

Bike rental for the course course preview and expo transport on the day before the race (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Florence Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Florence Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Dinner in Piazza della Signoria & Three Tenors Concert

€101

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Palazzo Vecchio Rome Audio Guide & Skip-the-Line Admission

€29

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Florence Cathedral & Brunelleschi's Dome Half-Day Small-Group Tour

€105

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Florence Chianti E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting

€106

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Florence Electric Bike Guided Tour + Gelato Tasting

€61

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Florence Cathedral Guided Tour & Brunelleschi's Dome Climb

€85

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Florence Perfume Masterclass & Sensory Experience

€75

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Chianti Electric Scooter Experience from Florence

€116

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Florence Accademia Gallery Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

€73

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Florence Walking Tour (Accademia Gallery & Michelangelo’s David)

€53

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Florence Accademia Gallery & Uffizi Gallery Full-Day Walking Tour

€142

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Florence Half-Day Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

€45

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Florence Multilingual Audio-Guided Walking Tour (Live Guide Included)

€16

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Where runners eat in Florence

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Val d'Orcia Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience from Florence

€236

View on Klook

Florence Wine Windows Half-Day Walking Tour (Including Wine Tasting)

€36

View on Klook

Florence Wine-Tasting Small-Group Half-Day Tour

€74

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Florence Siena & San Gimignano & Chianti Wine Tasting Tour

€199

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What to see in Florence after the race

Seeing Florence with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Metropolitan City of Florence Half-Day Outskirts Tour

€133

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Florence Piazza della Signoria & Ponte Vecchio Full-Day Tour

€61

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Florence Piazza della Signoria & Duomo Full-Day Tour

€49

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Total cost and budget for Half Marathon Firenze

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Runner stories and questions about Half Marathon Firenze

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Frequently asked questions about Half Marathon Firenze

FAQ
When does Half Marathon Firenze 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 4, 2027 in Florence, Italy.

How do I register for Half Marathon Firenze 2027?

Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Half Marathon Firenze 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs €27.

What is the time limit for Half Marathon Firenze 2027?

Half marathon 3 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Half Marathon Firenze 2027 offer?

Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Half Marathon Firenze 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Half Marathon Firenze 2027 start?

Lungarno della Zecca, Florence. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Half Marathon Firenze 2027 finish?

Piazza Santa Croce, Florence. (From the 2026 edition)

When does registration for Half Marathon Firenze 2027 open?

Registration runs from Thu, October 1, 2026 to Sun, March 28, 2027.

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