23 Maratona Sant'Antonio
Padova, Italy · Sunday 23 April 2023
Held in Padova, a historic city in northeastern Italy, the Sant'Antonio Marathon takes place in a region known for its medieval architecture and university heritage. The event has grown into a major fixture on the international running calendar, drawing thousands of participants each April. The flat landscape of the Veneto region provides the setting for what is essentially a community celebration as much as a competitive race. The course itself is a trail marathon that stays predominantly flat with only gentle rolling sections, making it relatively forgiving in terms of elevation. Runners will encounter just 139 meters of total elevation gain across the 42.2-kilometer distance, with altitudes ranging between 2 and 26 meters above sea level. The trail surface and modest topography mean the main challenge is the distance itself rather than climbing or technical terrain. This is a course suited to steady effort and consistent pacing, where fitness and mental toughness matter more than navigating steep grades or technical footing.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:50
Time difference: +34.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain139m
Elevation High26m
Elevation Low2m
23 Maratona Sant'Antonio 2023 Course Analysis
23 Maratona Sant'Antonio is a full marathon held in Padova, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 23 April 2023. The course is run on trail surface with 139m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 26m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 23 Maratona Sant'Antonio website.
Elevation Profile
With 139m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 2m to 26m above sea level (24m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
23 Maratona Sant'Antonio is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is 23 Maratona Sant'Antonio?
Our difficulty rating for 23 Maratona Sant'Antonio is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare 23 Maratona Sant'Antonio against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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