The 1st edition of the Firenze Adventure Race on 31st May 2015 bringing to Florence, Italy a new and unique multi-sport event, challenging participants on a mixed trail run, cycling, kayaking or Dragon boat race through the city and the surrounding Chianti hills. The race is open to everyone over 18 with two distances: 30 km. (Sport) and 60 km (Pro).
It has been defined as a “race with a view”, and indeed it is a one of a kind and an unprecedented event in Italy, taking place in one of the worlds most beautiful cities and iconic, picture perfect countryside. Participants will ride through the Chianti hills, trail run on old roman roads passing Renaissance villas and Romanic churches and paddle on kayaks or dragon boats on the river Arno
Tullia Caballero from S-cape Travel, one of the main sponsors comments on the Firenze Adventure Race
“I regularly run and cycle on these hills and the bird’s eye view of the city from some of the spots is worth the trip and the effort in itself. Also the course takes you to places and to do things that tourists never do, like paddle on the River Arno and if you are short of time, it’s an amazing way of experience the city and its surroundings by packing in a week’s worth of adventure into 1 day.”
“Adventure racing is a new thing in Italy and being in Florence is sure to attract a lot of locals therefore whether you’re taking up the challenge with friends or coming on your own you’ll soon be part of a very welcoming and supporting racing community and at the end of the day you will enjoy a real Pasta Party together with your new Italian race buddies.”
The most important thing about the event is that none of it is technically difficult, though the longer route is physically demanding, it is accessible to everyone with the bottom line being: Have fun, give it a try and enjoy the views!
The Two distances to choose from are:
- 30 km. (2 km. Dragon Boat, 7 km of urban running, 16km cycling and 5km trail running)
- 60 km. (5 km. trail running, 45 km. cycling, 2 km kayak, 10 km trail running and 3km cycling)
Bookings are already open on the site and the organization provides participants the possibility to book accommodation, bike rental and other travel arrangements with special rates made available through an agreement with the Florence Convention Bureau and S -Cape Travel