Guarda Firenze Running / Sports Every Year in May

A free 10K run put on in Florence every May to encourage physical activity, the Guarda Firenze is a non-competitive way to tour many of the city’s iconic sites and get a nice little workout in the process.

Organized by the Florence Marathon’s club under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, the Guarda Firenze is open to all skill levels, and also includes a shorter 3K and 6K variation so that even young children can join in.

The Guarda Firenze route usually begins at the Piazza San Giovanni, and takes participants down past most major tourist destinations along the city’s historic center.

Whether you walk, run, or stop halfway through to check out the Duomo Cathedral, Guarda Firenze is a fun, family-friendly, and free way to explore Florence.