Pisa Marathon

The Maratona di Pisa, or Pisa Marathon, is a scenic winter marathon held in Pisa, Italy, one of Tuscany’s most internationally recognized historic cities. The event combines a full marathon, the La Pisanina Half Marathon, and shorter festive running options, giving participants a race experience that blends sport, history, architecture, and holiday atmosphere.

The race is famous for its setting. Runners start and finish in the heart of Pisa, with the route showcasing the city’s historic streets, Tuscan character, and the area around the Piazza dei Miracoli, home of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. As a late-December race, Maratona di Pisa has a distinctive Christmas-season feel, with the organizer also offering a Christmas Run alongside the marathon and half marathon.

For destination runners, Pisa is an especially appealing race city. It is compact, walkable, globally recognizable, and well connected by rail and airport access. The event works well for runners looking for an end-of-year marathon or half marathon in Europe, with a race-weekend experience that can easily be combined with sightseeing in Pisa, Florence, Lucca, and the wider Tuscany region.