Florence Half-Marathon
Tuscany Italy
Level:
Intermediate
Pricing:
$7,240/Person
Duration:
7 Days
Date:
March 2026
Explore Adventure
Adventure Highlights
Stay at an ancient castle once visited by Dante Alighieri
Enjoy the sites, sounds, and tastes of Florence as you race a half marathon through the “Centro Storico” with thousands of runners from around the globe
Hike across the green hills and valleys under the Tuscan Sun
Mountain bike along paths to vineyards for wine tastings
Enjoy a guided fly fishing trip on the Arno River
Stay in luxury for two nights in Florence with balconies overlooking the Ponte Vecchio and the Arno River
Eat like Kings and Queens is some of the best restaurants Tuscany has to offer
ITINERARYMarch 24th (Tues)
Arrive at Florence Airport (FLR)
Private transport to Castello di Porciano
Welcome Orientation
Relax & enjoy the Villa, pool & grounds
6:00 – Apertivi on Castle Rooftop
8:00 – On-site dinner
March 25th (Wed)
Breakfast at Castle
Hike 8-12 miles through the Tuscan counteryside with picnic lunch and wine
Rest and relaxation on castle grounds
6:00 - Apertivi and site seeing in town of Stia
8:00 - Dinner in Stia
March 26th (Thur)
Breakfast at Castle
Mountain bike through Casentinesi Forest Natural Park
Picnic lunch along the trails
Wine tasting at Bellosguardo Winery
Rest and relaxation on castle grounds
6:00 - Apertivi on castle rooftop
8:00 - Make your own pasta dinner at II Fienile
March 27th (Fri)
Breakfast at Castle
Transport to Arezzo for shopping and sight seeing
Lunch in Arezzo on your own
5:00 - Yoga or Watercolor painting class on castle grounds
8:00 - Dinner in Stia
March 28th (Sat)
Breakfast at Castle
Transport to Florence
Sightseeing in Florence (guided tours can be arranged)
Lunch on your own in Florence
3:00 - Check into luxury accommodations overlooking the Ponte Vecchio
4:00 - Race check-in and bibb pick up at Run Village at Santa Croce Square
8:00 - Celebration dinner al fresco in Firenze!
March 29th (Sun)
Breakfast in Piazza
9:00 - Florence Half-Marathon start
1:00 - Lunch in Piazza Della Signoria
Rest and relaxation at apartment or explore Florence
6:00 Apertivi
8:00 Celebration and Farewell Dinner
March 30th (Mon)
Transport to Florence Airport for departure
Arrivederci & Grazie mille!!
dATES & PRICING
Date:
March 24th - 30th, 2026
Pricing:
$7,240/Person
Contact our team
INCLUSION + DETAILSExpert ODA trip leaders & Italian logistics team
Airport transfers to & from Florence Airport (FLR) & between accommodations & all activities
6 nights of luxury accommodations
Carefully designed & curated adventures, all adjusted to your group’s fitness level
Entry fees to Florence Half Marathon Race
All meals as scheduled and described, unless listed as “on your own” in the itinerary above
Winery visit and tasting
Trail snacks and hydration during all adventures
ODA Adventures merchandise
Mountain bike rentals including helmets
All classes and fishing trip
Limited Alcohol at apertivi and dinners
nOT INCLUDEDFlights to and from Florence, Italy
Alcoholic beverages (beyond what is provided)
Travel protection (strongly recommended)
Personal purchases and souvenirs
Gratuities for guides and local staff
Personal gear and equipment (e.g., running gear, hiking poles, biking shorts, etc.)
fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhy choose the Florence Half Marathon?
Running is fun, buuuuut running through the streets of Florence with runners from around the world,—while also hiking beautiful mountains & biking through the countryside, all while staying at a Castle? Why wouldn’t you choose this trip?
What condition do I need to be in?
This is an intermediate-level trip but can be customized to fit your group’s fitness level. The standard trip requires comfort with running 8–10 miles, mountain biking 20+ miles, and hiking 10+ miles with 1,500–2,000 ft of elevation gain. Our goal is for you and your friends to be physically challenged—but mostly comfortable. We can also direct you toward various training programs if you need a little pre-trip boost.
What will we do when not running, biking, and hiking?
Resting, relaxing, and connecting. You’ll also be immersed in local Italian culture, including food, wine, shopping and community.
What is the cancellation policy?
We’ve done our best to create a cancellation policy that balances flexibility with our advance costs. For more detailed information, contact us for a copy of our current Full Booking Terms & Conditions Policy.