24th Padova Marathon

The thrill of seeing Prato della Valle open up in front of you when you approach the finish line is beyond words. But the final stretch of the route is not the only thing that makes the Padova Marathon unique: it is its entire landscape, stage of the event. The volcanic hills reclaimed by the monks and the suggestive entrance to Abano, where the thermal water has gushed out since prehistoric times. Then the way back through the most touristic part of the city, with the route passing by the Basilica of Saint Anthony. In the heart of the “beautiful Padua, cradle of the arts“ sung by Shakespeare.

The best way to get in shape? Easy: go running, maybe with a goal in mind. A goal like the Stracittadine, the non-competitive races of 1, 5 and 10 kilometers, all starting and finishing in Prato della Valle. Everyone, regardless of their level of preparation, can spend a day with their family, doing something different, enjoying the river banks and the centre of Padua without cars and living the atmosphere of celebration that has always accompanied the event.

You are not ready for the 42 kilometres yet but you don’t want to miss out on the fun? The Padova Half Marathon is the perfect race for you. A challange that, unsurprisingly, was immediatly accepted by thousands of running enthusiasts. And it was only natural because the Padova Half Marathon embraces the temple of well-being, the thermal area,starting from Abano Terme and immediately heading towards Montegrotto, then climbing through the most famous part of Padua,its wonderful squares and the Basilica del Santo, to land in the enchanting Prato della Valle.