Maracrona 2026

Thinking you can visit Tuscany and skip the Maracrona? Ma, what a mistake! 😮‍💨

In the heart of the lands of the explorer Verrazzano 🔍, in Greve in Chianti, you'll venture as much into self-discovery as the discovery of Italy! 🇮🇹 The Maracrona is a concept like no other. The goal is not to finish first, but to estimate your time after the race and be as close as possible to reality 📌. You can walk, you can run, but you'll only finish first if the time you think you've taken is the same as your official time, to the second! 🤓 In mid-autumn by mid-October 🍁, the vine leaves will turn orange, offering you a beautiful view along with the race. Neither too hot nor too cold, just dolce vita! 😎

No need to run faster than the music 🎶, you'll need to listen to yourself and have a sense of time. During the 7 km you'll cover, you won't have anything to guide you on the elapsed time ⌛️. No watch, no headphones, niente! ❌ So how do we do it? All participants will have a gadget in the participation kit that allows them to record their time... without seeing it. It's an opportunity to enjoy a good time without pressure and to run or walk together, at each person's pace 🏃. Running is not a competition in the Maracrona. It's time to explore your sensations and your senses. Speaking of senses, your sight 👁️ will let you discover a typical corner of Tuscany: Greve in Chianti. Of course, you'll enjoy the vineyards 🍇, the rolling trails, the typical stone houses 🪨. The image we have of Tuscany is perfectly reflected in this little town on the outskirts of Florence! Just like the postcard sent by your great-aunt during her last vacation there 📮. 

The good news is that this time it's your turn to visit this beautiful region. During your short stay in Greve In Chianti, you'll dive right in among the cypresses and olive groves 🫒. The Piazza Matteoti and its arcades at the village center are a must-visit. You'll find authentic small cafés and restaurants around 🍝 where the modus operandi is to enjoy. A small ristretto ☕️ or a hefty Bistecca alla Fiorentina 🥩, the choice is yours! You can also take a tour of the Castello di Verrazzano 🏰. Remember the explorer mentioned at the start of this text? He was born there in 1485, which is why it bears his name. Let's stop the suspense and tell you he's the one who discovered the Bay of New York 🗽. Yes, that's quite impressive, not just anyone! You must take a detour to Florence while you're there; it's worth visiting with its Ponto Vecchio 🌉, its Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral, and its Uffizi Gallery. 

Think you know yourself? The Maracrona will prove you wrong in 7 km flat. Well... without a stopwatch precisely 😏.