2026 Florence Marathon - Nov 29

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Race Information

Race2026 Florence Marathon - Nov 29
CityFlorence
Date2026-11-29 at 08:30
Field Size~8,880 runners
Time Limit6 hours
Cutoff pace8:32/km
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Official SiteFirenze Marathon (ASD Firenze Marathon)
RegistrationRegister · 89 EUR

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Race Day Weather

Average Temperature5.1°C / 41°F
Humidity93%
Wind16.5 km/h
Rain Chance45%
Typical ConditionsLate-November Florence is cool and damp: race-morning temps near 11°C (52°F) with highs around 13°C (55°F), humidity near 76%, light wind under 7 km/h, and roughly a 40% chance of rain.

What to Prepare: Ideal racing weather if it stays dry. Wear shorts and a singlet or light long-sleeve with a throwaway layer for the 08:30 start. Pack a rain shell, since November is one of Florence's wettest months.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 16.5 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 0.9°C 5.2°C 9.7°C
Dew point -1.7°C 3.8°C 9°C
Wet-day chance: 45% Runnability: 62/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeSingle large loop
Elevation Gain85m
TerrainPaved city streets through the historic core. The race starts and finishes at Piazza del Duomo, beside the cathedral. From the Duomo square you wind past the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli area, pass through Piazza Santa Croce around the 20-21 km mark, then loop back to finish by the Duomo (Piazza San Giovanni / Via dei Pecori). Some cobblestone and uneven paving in the old town.
ProfileFlat and record-eligible. Total elevation gain is only about 85 m across the 42.195 km, averaging roughly 2 m per km with no notable climbs, so it is one of the flattest big-city marathons in Europe. The course meets the AIMS record-eligible standard, and times here have counted toward world-best and personal-best marks since 2012.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for the 2026 Florence Marathon, and how much does it cost?

Registration is first-come, first-served through the official Endu platform, not a lottery. Your bib is assigned by date of registration and payment, so signing up early secures your spot. Pricing is tiered and rises as the race approaches: around EUR 69 (through 31 March), EUR 79 (through 30 June), then EUR 89, EUR 99 and EUR 109 in the final months. The 2026 full-marathon field is capped at 13,000, so it can sell out before race day.

How hilly is the Florence Marathon course?

It is flat and fast. Total elevation gain is only about 85 m over the full 42.195 km, averaging roughly 2 m per km with no notable climbs, and the route meets the AIMS record-eligible standard. This is one of the flattest big-city marathons in Europe, which is why Florence has been a popular PR and Boston-qualifying course since 2012.

What is the course like and where does it start and finish?

It is a single large loop through the UNESCO World Heritage Renaissance center. The race both starts and finishes at Piazza del Duomo, beside the cathedral (the finish line sits in Piazza San Giovanni / Via dei Pecori on the Duomo square). Along the way you run past the Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti and pass through the iconic Piazza Santa Croce around the 20-21 km mark. Because the start and finish share the same square, logistics and bag drop are simple.

What is the time limit for the Florence Marathon?

The overall cutoff is 6 hours. There are two intermediate cutoffs: 3 hours at the half-marathon point (km 21.097) and 4 hours 15 minutes at km 30. Runners slower than 8:30 per km must follow road-traffic rules, and a sweep vehicle closes the course at the 6-hour mark.

Is the Florence Marathon a Boston-qualifying race?

Yes. The course is AIMS-certified and meets record-eligible standards, so a time run here is valid for Boston Marathon qualification. No qualifying time is required to enter Florence itself, but the flat profile makes it a strong choice for chasing a BQ.

What is race-day weather usually like in late November?

Expect cool, often damp conditions. Race morning typically sits near 7°C (45°F), climbing to about 13°C (55°F), with humidity around 76% and light wind. November is one of Florence's wettest months, so there is roughly a 40% chance of rain on any given day. Dry years deliver near-ideal racing temperatures.

How big is the Florence Marathon?

It is Italy's second-largest marathon after Rome. The 2024 edition had about 8,880 full-marathon finishers, and the 2026 full-marathon entry is capped at 13,000. That mid-to-large field gives strong crowd support without the congestion of a World Marathon Major.

When and what time does the 2026 Florence Marathon start?

The race is Sunday, 29 November 2026, the 42nd edition, with a start time of 08:30 local time (CET) from Piazza del Duomo, next to the cathedral. Plan to arrive early, as the historic-center start area fills quickly.

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