Marathon de Pise

The Marathon de Pise takes place in late December in Pisa, offering a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 4-mile Christmas Family Run. All races begin on Piazza Daniele Manin and conclude at the base of the Leaning Tower, making the city's iconic landmark the finish-line setting. The event embraces its Christmas timing, with the short family race designed as a festive run rather than a competitive long-distance challenge. The course winds through Pisa’s historic center, passing sites like via Santa Maria, Piazza dei Cavalieri, and the Arno river. Participants will see the city’s Romanesque cathedral, palazzi, churches, and ancient streets before heading back toward the tower. The variety of distances attracts marathoners, half-marathoners, families, and individuals seeking a shorter, quick run, with the Christmas Family Run noted by the organizer as an opportunity for personal bests.