
Firenze, Italy · Sunday 29 November 2026
# Estra Firenze Marathon 2024 The Estra Firenze Marathon offers an exceptionally flat urban course through Florence's historic center, with only 43 meters of total elevation gain across altitudes between 40-54 meters—ideal for chasing a personal best on mostly level terrain. Expect a scenic, relatively fast-paced route through Renaissance streets and landmarks with minimal climbing, making it more about managing pace and heat exposure than tackling significant hills. The low elevation profile means you can focus your effort on speed rather than endurance climbing, so bring adequate hydration and sun protection for what will likely be a quick, efficient race.
Adjusted Time
4:31:28
Time difference: +31.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Estra Firenze Marathon 2024 is a full marathon held in Firenze, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 29 November 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 43m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 54m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Estra Firenze Marathon 2024 website.
This is a very flat course with only 43m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 40m to 54m above sea level — a 14m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Estra Firenze Marathon 2024 is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
Our difficulty rating for Estra Firenze Marathon 2024 is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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