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From 26 October 2008 to 26 October 2008

Venice Marathon 2008

The Venice Marathon returns with its 23nd edition. This year the Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 26th, leaving the starting line at 9:15 am.

The course is flat and fast with a spectacular finish when the athletes, crossing the lagoon, enter the historic part of Venice and run the last three kilometers through the unique surroundings of the lagoon city, crossing the Grand Canal on a floating bridge built specifically for the marathon.

The starting line is in Stra and the course follows the River Brenta, passing the ancient Venetian noble villas. The marathon then crosses Mestre and runs for 3 kilometers through the huge San Giuliano park to enter Venice on the Libertà bridge. After running along St. Mark's Square and the Doge Palace, the marathon reaches the finish line on the Riva Sette Martiri dock.


Pacemakers: the Venice marathon also provides pacemaker teams, groups of athletes (Pacers) who help runner finish the marathon with a set time. Pacemakers are available for a variety between 2h 50' up to 5h.


Exposport:
The Venice marathon Headquarters, Sponsor Village and athlete reception. The sports city housing all the sector's most popular manufacturers and organizations where athletes can try out the new innovations and meet top runners. Where: Exposport is in Venice Mestre, in the San Giuliano park, from October 23 - 25, 2007.


For registration information:
A.S.D. Venicemarathon Club
Via Torino, 133
30172 Venice, Mestre
Tel.: +39 041 532 18 71
Fax: +39 041 532 77 44
www.venicemarathon.com