Ecomaratona Chianti Marathon & Half Marathon

In the heart of Tuscany – old world charm, endless stunning vistas, and unrivaled food and wine await. The marathon will take the first 25 unpublished km mostly across gravel roads suitable definitely for everyone. It does not require experience in the trail, with an elevation gain of about 950 meters.

Thanks to the collaboration with the Consortium of Chianti Classico, we have the privilege to start and move within the most beautiful and important castles and wineries of Chianti. The marathon will start from the Brolio Castle, rich in history and an imposing castle with an unique position. Alt 490 mt asl

The first 5 km are flat following the main road, ideal to warm up, but with a minimum difference in height until reaching the Cacchiano Castle where you will find the first refreshment. And the ideal vantage point is in the direction of Val d’ Orcia and Siena in the direction of the hills of Chianti Radda and Gaiole . Alt 505 mt asl.

Through a short and easy path you will go down towards the village San Marcellino.

Here begins a long descent through dirt roads, bordering vineyards and olive groves, which will take you to the lowest point of the path to Coltibuono, a modern cellar where you will find a rich refreshment (280 mt asl). Then it continues with a white road in a gentle slope towards the castle of Brolio, catering to 15 km, 405 mt asl. Through vineyards and woods we will arrive at the village of San Felice, a company of Chianti Classico, also spectacular in the landscape, 20 km 415 mt asl. Next to the wine cellar you will find the rest and the scents of the grape harvest and new wine. Now you will continue in the direction of Villa a Sesta, linking up to the path of 21 km edition 2015. Always surrounded by a spectacular panorama you will arrive at km 25 in the village of Villa a Sesta alt 420 mt asl with a rich refreshment. From this point you filleted on the old route of the marathon. You will find the 3 km long climb that takes you to field 640 mt asl. This is the turning point of the path, so it must be addressed carefully to avoid wasting energy. Campi is the highest point in the route and the most spectacular landscape; shortly after you will arrive at the refreshment, organised by our friends of Risorti di Buonconveto together with the hunters of Castelnuovo. It continues through the vineyards of Tenuta di Arceno with special waves that follow the terrain inclinations. It feels like you enter a magical land with an avenue of cypresses that every year surprises runners that cross, where at the top you’ll have a spectacular dining.

Then you will face a descent up to km 38 where, after a short flat stretch, you come out of dirt road to get into a forest path where, for almost 1 km, you will face the last climb. On the top there will be the last refreshment, organised by friends of Bulletta Bike and you have a panoramic view over the village of Castelnuovo , Val d’ Orcia and Monte Amiata in the background .There are only 2 km left of a lightly downhill and coming from vineyards, olive groves and a cipressato avenue you will suddenly find yourself al the finish line, feeling the satisfaction of having lived a unique experience in a land where time has stood still.

To reach the castle of Brolio for the start of the 42K (about 12 km from Castelnuovo), you will find the bus shuttle at 7.15 am.

We believe that the new part of the route will give more motivation to tackle not a marathon but a new experience where, even without the stop watch on your wrist, you can feel emotions and sensations that go beyond the simple timekeeping performance, and as mentioned before, suitable for all those who love running and are prepared on the distance.