Firenze Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 in Florence, Italy. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026
- Start
- Florence 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Climbing
- 85 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to Firenze Marathon
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Firenze Marathon is a major annual road running event that takes participants on a 42.195 km course through the historic center of Florence, starting and finishing near the Duomo.
What this race demands
The Firenze Marathon requires sustaining continuous forward locomotion for 42.195 km on city streets through the historic center of Florence in late autumn.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering the full marathon distance of 42.195 km places heavy demands on the aerobic energy system and muscular endurance over several hours of continuous running.
Impact Durability
The flat elevation profile of only 85 meters means the course is relentless in its repetitive running mechanics without significant climbs or descents to alter muscle recruitment.
Late-Autumn Thermoregulation
Staged in November in Florence, the event demands appropriate management of cool starting temperatures that rise moderately during prolonged exertion.
A continuous carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is required to sustain energy output across the full duration of the marathon.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:50–4:35
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Firenze Marathon is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Firenze Marathon?
Firenze Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 in Florence, Italy.
How long is Firenze Marathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Firenze Marathon demand?
The Firenze Marathon requires sustaining continuous forward locomotion for 42.195 km on city streets through the historic center of Florence in late autumn.
How much climbing does Firenze Marathon have?
Firenze Marathon has 85 m of climbing.
Who is Firenze Marathon for?
Firenze Marathon is open to all participants.
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