Pisa Marathon 2026
- Next eventย :ย Sun, December 20, 2026Date confirmed
- Last eventย :ย Sun, December 21, 2025
The event in a few words
Are you ready for a new adventure? The Pisa Marathon (or Maratona di Pisa) is on the horizon ๐. Of course, when we talk about Pisa, we think mainly of the famous Leaning Tower and the photos of tourists pretending to hold up the building with their hand ๐ธ. However, this city of Tuscany on the Mediterranean coast of Northern Italy ๐ฎ๐น has many other tricks up its sleeve! It is full of buildings โ upright ones this time! โ remarkable, such as pink-brick Renaissance buildings, typically Tuscan palazzi, churches, crosses of Languedoc inherited from the Crusades, and picturesque alleys ๐. For those with a serious leaning towards running, Pisa is definitely worth the detour for an unmissable event: its end-of-year marathon! The bonus is that it's not just a 42 km. We'll tell you more ๐.
The Maratona di Pisa not only offers the queen distance of road racing, the daunting 42.195 km, but also a half marathon. And since it's late December, it's the perfect time to celebrate Christmas early! ๐ A Family Run under the sign of Christmas, the "Christmas Family Run" ๐ , 4 miles long (6.44 km) will be offered for families ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ. It's perfect for smashing your personal best! A classic program that should charm the most reluctant family members or friends! ๐ All the events start at Piazza Daniele Manin ๐, a stone's throw from Piazza del Duomo, and end at the foot of the Leaning Tower, between the Duomo (the famous cathedral, a symbol of Pisa's Romanesque art with its exuberant facade), the Battistero with its immense dome and the Camposanto (monumental cemetery) ๐ฅฐ. Whatever your choice, the urban and historical scene of the city will be your playground ๐.
If you want to explore around the Tower, you can take a Tour in the city that unfolds its charms (we love wordplay at Finishers ๐คช): the via Santa Maria with its elegant buildings, the Piazza dei Cavalieri, the Arno, the Galleria Nazionale, the numerous palaces, and also the more popular neighborhoods where you can enjoy Tuscan gastronomy ๐. Pici, fish soups, olive oil bruschetta, Chianti, gelato, vini nobile from Montepulciano, brunello from Montalcinoโฆ Tuscany is a true culinary wonder! ๐คค No doubt, the recovery will be both gourmet and cultural!
So, are you ready to pick up speed in Tuscany? The Pisa Marathon is waiting for you! Get your sneakers ready, and a presto! ๐
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
6.5โkm
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 96mD+
- 42.195โkm
- 900+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
Running 42.195 km in one of the most iconic cities in Italy ๐ฎ๐น is quite something! ๐ The start is at the front of Piazza Daniele Manin, near the race village, just steps away from the Piazza del Duomo in an electrifying atmosphere โก๏ธ. You'll run along the Arno before crossing it (using a bridge, obviously!) and reach the Della Spina church at the 5th km. You'll then speed towards Vettola, then the basilica San Piero. You'll leave the city to cross the San Rossore natural park and soon reach the Tyrrhenian Sea ๐. Enjoy the delightful atmosphere of Pisa's marina, which you'll leave at km 29. Then it's a long but pleasant return to take on along the Arno to reach the finish line, at the foot of the Tower of Pisa ๐.
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gainย :ย 60mD+
- 21.0975โkm
- 700+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
A half marathon as picturesque as it is fast! After starting in front of the Piazza Daniele Manin, near the race village, just a stone's throw from the Piazza del Duomo. You will run along the Arno before crossing it and reaching the Della Spina church at the 5th km ๐. You will then pass in front of the Vettola, followed by the San Piero basilica. After a few strides in the San Rossore natural park, you will make a 180ยฐ turn: the route will then be straight along the Arno to reach the Leaning Tower of Pisa where you will cross the finish line ๐.
6.5โkm : 4 miles - CHRISTMAS FAMILY RUN
Road Running- Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
- Elevation gainย :ย 25mD+
- 1 loopx6.5โkm
A few more words
A family race and above all a super friendly event of 4 miles (or 6.44 km), entirely mapped out in downtown ! ๐ A magical immersion in the cultural richness of the city with a start and finish similar to the big races the next day and a stroll along the Arno ๐. Oh, we almost forgot: costume of Christmas is mandatory!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and on Saturday, December 19, 2026 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at the Marathon Expo Village in the Palazzo Gambacorti (Pisa City Hall).
You will need to show your photo ID and your confirmation letter.
For the "Christmas Family Run": starts on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 8:30 am
For the marathon: starts on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
For the half marathon: starts on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
For the marathon:
Until February 24, 2026 at the latest, or until 300 registered participants are reached: โฌ49
From February 25 to June 3, 2026, or until 1,000 registrants are reached: โฌ59
From June 4 to November 30, 2026, or until 1,700 registrants are reached: โฌ69
From December 1 to December 14, 2026, or until 2,200 registered participants and the EXPO quota are reached: โฌ79
For the half marathon:
Until February 24, 2026 at the latest, or until 300 registered participants are reached: โฌ29
From February 25 to June 3, 2026, or until 1,000 registrants are reached: โฌ34
From June 4 to November 30, 2026, or until 1,700 registrants are reached: โฌ39
From December 1 to December 14, 2026, or until 2,300 registered participants and the EXPO quota are reached: โฌ45
For the "Christmas Family Run":
Until February 24, 2026 at the latest, or until 50 registered participants are reached: โฌ10
From February 25 to June 3, 2026, or while stocks last (500 registrants): โฌ15
From June 4 to November 30, 2026, or while stocks last (500 registrants): โฌ15
From December 1 to December 14, 2026, or while stocks last (500 registrants) and subject to the EXPO quota : โฌ20
For the marathon: you must have been born in 2006 or earlier
For the half marathon: you must have been born in 2008 or earlier
Bag drop will be available in the Via Duomo area, at designated spots organized by bib group, starting at 7:00 am. The staff will store your bag in the appropriate place. You must attach the sticker with your bib number to your bag; you will receive it at the Expo. Bag drop closes at 8:30 am. There are no showers or changing rooms.
The time limit to complete the 42.195 km is 6 hours and 30 minutes. The cut-off time at the 30th kilometer is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
The time limit for the half marathon (21.097 km) is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
You can check the race rules here
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