The appointment with “returns on Sunday 28 SeptemberRun for life “the marathon created with the collaboration of Lilt Florence and Florence Marathon To support fundraising intended for projects dedicated to the care of breast cancer.
In the morning, a stage will be set up along the Arno in the spaces of Viale Lincoln, at the Cascine Park, to kick off at 9.15 to the twenty -eight edition of the marathon that combines sports, culture and solidarity.
Friends and the testimonials of the event will then move to Piazza della Signoria on the arrival of the runners. On stage, with the conduct of the historic presenter of Corri La Vita Eva Construction, many guests will animate the morning: Paolo Vallesi, Dolcenera, Luisa Corna, Giulia Mazzoni, Matteo Restivo and Lorenzo Zazzeri, Gianmaria Vassallo While at noon – with departure from the Canottieri di Ponte Vecchio and arrival at the Ponte alla Carraia – performance is scheduled “Scroll” That Virgilio Sieni organized together with the “Florence Dragon Lady Lilt”.
The first testimonial to have worn the 2025 shirt was Benedetta Porcaroli, To which characters from the world of entertainment, music and beyond have been added. Starting with Margherita Cassano, first president of the Court of Cassation with Sir Anthony Pappano, Matteo Restivo, Pyrex, Sal da Vinci, Marco Giallini, Gianmaria Vassallo, Riccardo Fogli, Benji & Fede, Enrica Merlo, Giulia Mazzoni, Martina Ferragamo, Giulia Vecchio, Carl Brandon Strehlke, Paola Severini and many others.
Run life is A project born in 2003 to help women affected by breast cancer, which finances initiatives regarding prevention, early diagnosis, care of this disease, the psychological support of the patient.
In these years, life run, bringing together over 540 thousand participants every last Sunday of September, has collected and donated Over 9,300,000 euros and quality assistance is allowed to over 500 thousand women affected by breast cancer.
«We are deeply proud to present this twenty -third edition of Corri la vita, which once again unites thousands of people in a great collective embrace made of sports, culture and solidarity – he underlines Eleonora Frescobaldi, President of the Association -. The Bijou Blue chosen for this year’s t-shirt represents at the same time elegance, determination and hope: values that have always inspired our commitment to prevention and fight against breast cancer “.
«Coloring the city of solidarity for health, for women but above all to make all those people feel in the battle against breast cancer that are not sun, the city of Florence is at their side. A collective embrace, able to make a difference – says Sara Funaromayor of Florence -. A year ago in 40 thousand we kept the flag of sport, solidarity and hope high: let’s not stop now, Faced with the generosity of those who ‘run life’, a demonstration now in its 22nd edition and became a symbol of our city, promotes research and prevention. The screening points will guarantee the opportunity to undergo a first visit, for free, for the prevention of melanoma, to aptitude tests and women who want to undergo mammography, thanks to the precious contribution of the associations actively engaged in the field, without forgetting the spaces dedicated to dialogue with nutritionists and sports doctors. Sunday 28 September you can run, walk, smile at life by immersing and enjoying the places of culture of the city and transforming an ordinary Sunday into something extraordinarily human ».
Like every year it will be possible to choose between two diversified paths for degrees of difficulty – one dedicated to those who want to run and a second for those who prefer to enjoy the cultural destinations along the way. Both unfold between unpublished scenarios and breathtaking views, designed ad hoc to enjoy the unique beauties of Florence.
To all participants – in collaboration with the hidden city association – the possibility of visiting some of the most beautiful places in Florence and surroundings will be offered for free, including museums and exhibitions, simply by wearing the shirt of Run life or exhibiting the certificate of registration.
