28 NOV 2010: FLORENCE MARATHON, ITALY
The Renaissance city of Florence is such a great place to visit and the race runs around all of the major sights of this open air museum. Starting on Piazza Michaelangelo, with its fantastic views across the cities roof tops, it then snakes around the Domo and along the River Arno before crossing the Ponte Vecchio and into the finish.
The race has grown into one of the most popular in Italy with over 9000 runners in 2009 - it is an event with a lot of plus sides; great organisation, pleasant autumn temperatures, historic palaces and museums, excellent shopping and excellent restaurants.
This year there will be a celebration 'Marathon Party' on the evening after the race at the Music Hall Saschall that will include dinner with a typical Tuscan, music, entertainment and dancing (if you have the energy). The cost is £9 for a competitor and £14 for a supporter.
Destination and Tourism Information for Florence
Why not train for the Florence Marathon on our Algarve summer camp.
Run this event for charity.
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Fri 26 Nov: Depart on a morning flight from Gatwick to Florence with Meridiana, departing at 09.50 and arriving at 12.50. Transfer to your hotel in Florence. Breakfast included.
You can also take flights to Pisa with BA or EasyJet - these should be booked by yourself and transfers are not included (there is a direct rail link from Pisa Airport to Florence and the hotel is 300m from the station - journey time approx 1 hr) - a deduction of £175 will be made off the tour package price if you book your own flight into Pisa.
Sat 27 Nov: At leisure - registration at the Athletics Stadium.
Sun 28 Nov: Race day - the start is approx. 30 mins walk from your hotel on Piazza Michelangelo and the finish is in the heart of the city a short walk from your hotel.
This year there will be a celebration 'Marathon Party' on the evening after the race at the Music Hall Saschall that will include dinner with a typical Tuscan, music, entertainment and dancing (if you have the energy). The cost is £9 for a competitor and £14 for a supporter.
Mon 29 Nov: Transfer to Florence Airport for the 18.10 Meridiana flight to Gatwick arriving at 20.15. Or make your own way by rail to Pisa Airport to meet your flight if you purchased your own flights.
Why not train for the Florence Marathon on our Algarve summer camp.
Run this event for charity.
2:09 Events Travel Essentials - Large Duffel Bag, Document Belt, 2:09 Training Technical T-Shirt, 2:09 CoolMax Running Socks
We will be staying at the 4-star Hotel Grand Adriatico.
Located in the heart of the city, a 30min walk from the race start and a short walk from the finish. The hotel is a few strides from the famous Pont Vecchio as well as the Domo and main shopping and market streets near the Station - the Railway Station is approx 300m walk for those arriving by rail from Pisa.
All rooms at the Adriatico have bathrooms en suite, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV and mini bar. There is an excellent restaurant on the ground floor and hundreds more in the historic streets surrounding.
PRICES PER PERSON |
TWIN |
SINGLE |
3-NIGHTS |
£459 |
£559 |
DEPOSIT |
£175 |
RACE ENTRY FEE (up to 30 Apr)) |
£45 |
Up to 15 Oct |
£48 |
Up to 15 Nov |
£66 |
Own Flight Discount |
-£175 |
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