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Turin Marathon

A flat, elegant tour of baroque Turin with the Alps on the horizon.

Good for Debut
2.4/10 Difficulty
110m Elevation Gain
1987 Founded

Course Map

Elevation Profile
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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.

city flat fast scenic alpine-backdrop

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.

Pro tip: Hold even pace on the flat course beneath the alpine backdrop and ride the crisp autumn air to a fast time.

Difficulty Breakdown

2.4/10

A fast, runner-friendly course.

Elevation
2.4
Hill Placement
4.4
Weather
0.2
Turns
2.7

How we calculate difficulty →

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.

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