Friday, October 22, 2010

25th Venice Marathon this weekend

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Big news at the twenty-fifth edition of the Venice Marathon - Trofeo Casinò di Venezia, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 24, with a new route that will cross over to Piazza San Marco in Venice, including Piazza Ferretto Mestre, ideally combining the heart of both cities.
The runners will then next to the column of San Todaro, then walk a lap of honor in Piazza San Marco, the Museo Correr, the Caffè Florian, all Procuratie, the Basilica Marciana and the Clock Tower. Afterwards, the athletes will pass in front of Palazzo Ducale and the Piazzetta San Marco, then return to the path of traditional competition that comes in from Riva degli Schiavoni Riva dei Sette Martiri. Even this year - thanks to the collaboration between the 'Office EBA (Elimination of Architectural Barriers) of the City of Venice and Venice Marathon Club - thirteen bridges the old town will be made accessible to all, through ramps with a slope under less than 8%.


 
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