Course Map
Route based on 2024 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Turin Marathon is a flat course through the elegant baroque city of northwestern Italy, passing grand arcaded boulevards and stately piazzas with the snow-capped Alps on the horizon. The level profile and wide avenues make it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in autumn, it offers crisp conditions and refined architectural scenery. The graceful cityscape and mountain backdrop define the day. It suits runners who want a fast-leaning, scenic race through a sophisticated and underrated Italian city in a cool window.
Course Insight
Turin is a flat, fast November marathon through the elegant grid of the city beneath an alpine backdrop, smooth and rhythm-friendly. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. Crisp autumn air suits fast running. The mountain horizon is a scenic constant. Pace it evenly and the level course delivers a clean day.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 110m
- Elevation loss
- 110m
- Highest point
- 260m
- Lowest point
- 220m
- Net elevation
- 0m
- Start
- Starts and finishes at Piazza Castello, near Piazza San Carlo.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 30m
Race History
The Turin Marathon grew into its modern form as a flat course through the elegant baroque city of northwestern Italy, past grand arcaded boulevards and stately piazzas with the Alps on the horizon. Its level profile and refined setting gave it a graceful character. Over the years it drew a steady field. Held in autumn, it remains a scenic, fast-leaning race through a sophisticated city.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Turin/Caselle (TRN), Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Best area to stay
- The Centro for proximity to the route and elegant stays, the Quadrilatero Romano for characterful options, and San Salvario for trendy, value stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre; walk from central hotels or take the Metro to a central stop and walk in.