‘Notturno di San Giovanni’ 4 & 10K Races 2025

Florence’s Cathedral complex and the Badia and Bargello towers by night

Sat. 21: NOTTURNA DI SAN GIOVANNI 4 & 10K RACES start and  finish in Piazza San Giovanni. 9 pm. Registration fee: €15.  

Runners, walkers, joggers, and their families are welcome to come explore and appreciate the exquisite views of Florence at night in athletic events that celebrate the patron saint of Florence, St. John the Baptist, whose feast day is June 24.  Three races will be offered this year, a competitive 10k (6.1mi) open to adults over 18 who belong to professional running associations and possess a doctor’s certificate confirming ability, and a non-competitive 10k and family 4k (2.5mi) for all ages and abilities. Awards and prize money will be given out to the male and female  winners of the competitive race, but all participants will get a goody bag with an exclusive ASICS t-shirt.  

To take part, registration and payment are required: Firenze Marathon at online at www.firenzemarathon.it.

Alternatively, non-professionals can sign up starting at 7 pm in piazza Duomo on June 21.