Like many other major cities in Europe and the world, Florence also has its own marathon, the running race that is a phenomenal mix of exertion and passion. The Florence Marathon is among the top 20 marathons in the world due to the number of participants, the quality of the organization, and for the route (without gradients, as per regulations), which is considered among the best in the world. This year, it will take place on November 30. Find out more about the Florence Marathon and
Corri La Vita, the charity race to raise funds to support breast cancer research.

Speaking of sporting events in Florence, we can’t leave out Florence’s most signature sport that has been around since the Middle Ages: Calcio Storico (Historical Football). This centuries-old giuoco (old word for game in Italian) is a mix of modern American football, rugby, boxing, and combat sports. The tournament takes place every year at the dedicated arena in Piazza Santa Croce and the final is fought on June 24, the day of San Giovanni (St. John), the patron saint of the city. Notturna di San Giovanni (the evening race of San Giovanni), on the other hand, is held on June 18. One of the oldest road races in Italy, departure and arrival is from Piazza San Giovanni (or Piazza Duomo).

The last edition on May 2025 marked 51 editions of the 100 Km del Passatore. Taking place from Florence to Faenza, the historic international running race was formed in 1973 and follows along the Via Faentina, bringing runners from Florence to Faenza, passing through Fiesole.

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