Pisa Marathon

The Pisa Marathon is a December classic that blends a fast, flat course with one of Italy’s most iconic finishes: Piazza dei Miracoli, right by the Leaning Tower. Starting in the city center near the race village, the route quickly shifts from historic streets and river views along the Arno (Lungarni) to the green silence of San Rossore Natural Park, then reaches the coast before returning to Pisa. With early winter sunsets and a festive holiday atmosphere, it’s the kind of race weekend where you can chase a personal best and still feel like you’re running through a museum and a postcard at the same time.

• Marathon 42.195 km

The full-distance highlight: a smooth, runnable loop that starts near Piazza del Duomo, heads out through San Rossore Park toward the sea, then follows the Arno back into the heart of Pisa. The finale delivers maximum emotion—your last kilometers pull you toward Piazza dei Miracoli, finishing beneath the Leaning Tower.

• Half Marathon “La Pisanina” 21.095 km

A perfect way to experience the signature Pisa route without committing to the full 42K. You get the same opening through the city and into San Rossore, then turn earlier (turning point around km 13) and return along the Arno to the same unforgettable finish at the Leaning Tower—ideal for a strong, fast winter race.

• Christmas Run Pisa 6.5 km

A fun, accessible non-competitive run designed for everyone—families, groups, and casual runners who want the holiday vibe. The route winds through Pisa’s streets and along the Arno, ending with the most “wow” finish possible: crossing the line at the foot of the Leaning Tower, surrounded by Pisa’s Christmas atmosphere.