The 12th annual Run for Life, a 13.1 km competitive race and a 5.2 km walk, will take place in Florence on Sunday, September 28th. The Run is a charity event to raise funds for organizations dedicated to treating and eradicating breast cancer.
The first Run was held in October of 2003 with 3,500 participants raising 185,000€. Last year’s Run had 30,300 participants and raised 430,000€.
This year’s Run expects to surpass the previous year.
Sign-up to Participate
- You must be at least 18 years old on September 28th.
- You must have a medical insurance card to race. They can be purchased at the sign up points for €7 if you don’t have one.
- Download and complete the competitive 13km race or the non-competitive 5km walk form. Visit the official website
- Bring the completed form along with a minimum 10€ donation to one of the following locations:
Universo Sport (IN THE CITY CENTER)
Piazza Duomo, 6/r – Firenze
LILT Firenze
Viale D. Giannotti, 23 – Firenze tel. 055 576939
Firenze Marathon
Viale Fanti, 2 – Firenze tel. 055 5522957
L’Isolotto dello Sport
Via dell’Argingrosso, 69 A/B – Firenze
Via dell’Argingrosso, 69 A/B – Firenze
Late Registration:
- Saturday, September 27th, Via Martelli, for the RUN – 10:00-13:00, and for the WALK – 10:00-17:00.
- Sunday, September 28th, Via Martelli for the WALK ONLY – 8:00-9:30.
The Run t-shirt designed by Salvatore Ferragamo is a gift to all participants.
If you can’t walk or run, you can shop for Corri La Vita merchandise online or make a donation.
Sunday, September 28th
- 8:00: Meet in Piazza Duomo
- 9:30: Race and Walk Start Time