November  2023

Marathon 42,195K

The first edition of the San Francesco Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.

It is the culmination of a long organizational work that began in 2017 with the intention of uniting sports, friendship, and fraternity under the values of Francis. "I Bless You Life" is the message that will be launched during an internationally-attractive event.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN ATHLETES

Registration

The appointment is for Sunday, November 5th, 2023 with the 42.195k road race. The race involves not only the body but also the mind and heart. Commitment, consistency, and discipline are some aspects that characterize the lifestyle of a runner. The race also expresses a depth that involves the spiritual dimension, which goes beyond the physical aspect and moves the desire, joy, and passion.

This event will not only be a sports event, but it will also try to unite running with solidarity. The registration will help support some aid projects of the Diocese of Assisi and the civil institutions of the territory, particularly for the most vulnerable.

Regulation - Download

Registration Fees

    • By February 28, 2023 - 40 euros
    • From March 1st to June 30th, 2023 - 45 euros
    • From July 1st to September 30th, 2023 - 50 euros
    • From October 1st to October 28th, 2023 - 60 euros

REGISTRATION METHOD

See regulations

THE PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES

  • Race bib
  • Race package with products
  • Long-sleeved SFM 2023 technical shirt
  • SFM 2023 medal
  • Medical assistance
  • Refreshments along the route and at the finish line
  • Official program and informational materials
  • Timing chip rental
  • Results sent via email
  • Transportation of personal clothing from start to finish (with a designated bag)(con sacca apposita)
For groups with over ten runners, a discount of 5 euros per bib is available.

RACE BIB AND RACE BAG COLLECTION

The race bib is personal and cannot be transferred or exchanged. It must be attached to the chest using four safety pins in a way that it is fully visible. The bib cannot be folded and must remain intact. The timing chip will be placed on the back of the bib and must not be removed under any circumstances, as doing so will result in exclusion from the rankings. To collect the race bib and race bag, each athlete must present the confirmation letter received via email and a valid identification document. Race bibs and race bags can be collected at the Marathon Village at Hotel TH Casa Leonori, via Giosuè Borsi 11.

SFM 2023 technical shirt

Race information

Date

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 2023

Start Time

The start will take place at around 9:00 a.m. The meeting point will be in the Lower Square of San Francesco, and the start is scheduled near the Seraphic Institute for Deaf and Blind; athletes will be transported by shuttles from S. Maria degli Angeli to the starting point. Participants will leave their backpacks in designated gazebos and retrieve them at the finish.

SHUTTLE

A shuttle service is provided from Santa Maria degli Angeli to Assisi, starting from the early hours of Sunday morning until the time of departure; the frequency is about 15 minutes. The meeting point will be communicated on these pages.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Average maximum seasonal temperature: 15°C Average minimum seasonal temperature: 7°C

RACE NUMBER ASSIGMENT

Race numbers will be assigned progressively according to the registration date. Those who register earlier will receive a lower bib number, except for bib numbers from n. 1 to n. 10, which will be assigned by the organization.

To collect the race bib and race bag, each athlete must present the confirmation letter received via email and a valid identification document. Race bibs and race bags can be collected at the Marathon Village at Hotel TH Casa Leonori, via Giosuè Borsi 11.

SERVICES ALONG THE COURSE

We invite you to bring everything you will need during the race. You will find a refreshment point every 5 kilometers on the course. At the refreshment points, our staff will direct you to the various tables, and we invite you not to stop unless strictly necessary to take the products in order to avoid crowds.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANTI-COVID PROTOCOLS, THERE ARE NO SPONGE POINTS PROVIDED.

SERVICES AT THE FINISH LINE

Immediately after the finish line, you will find a refreshment point with water and food. The delivery of the final refreshment bag with water, supplements, fruit to celebrate your achievement, and the participation medal. In compliance with the Anti-Covid regulations, there is no shower service provided.

TIMING

The timing of the race will be handled by Icron Professional Timing. The timing device (chip) will be applied to the back of the bib; the sensors will record the actual time that each athlete takes to complete the race. The microchips are personal and non-transferable. Times and rankings will be available in real-time during the race on our website.

The route

The route is provisional and may be subject to changes due to traffic needs.
The departure is scheduled in Assisi, the arrival at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. The race will also pass through the municipalities of Spello and Cannara, touching all those places most dear to St. Francis.

Not just competition

The SFM 2023 is aimed at professional athletes, amateur enthusiasts, and families. For them, in particular, special events and appointments will be organized. The organizing committee "Francesco, Va", through the management of the Life Running Assisi sports company, has decided to organize three races that will take place on the same day:

  • Agonistic marathon with a 42.195 km length course reserved for professional athletes and enthusiasts.
  • Competitive 10k for professional athletes and enthusiasts.
  • "Come with me" course, about three kilometers from Assisi to Santa Maria degli Angeli, designed for families.

The route of the San Francesco Marathon will start from Assisi and wind through the nearby cities and towns, touching the symbol places of the message and life of Francis. The route has been designed to show the athletes the beauty of the land of the saint and immerse them in a unique and unrepeatable competitive context. The marathon finish is expected in front of the square of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

A sports village will be set up at Santa Maria degli Angeli with exhibition spaces, bib and race package pick-up points, exhibition spaces of up to 10,000 square meters reserved for our partners, and where concerts and parallel events will be organized.

The SFM is managed and organized by the Life Running Assisi, a non-profit amateur sports company affiliated with Coni and Fidal, the race has been included in the national calendar of FIDAL competitions.

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