28 Maratona Città di Palermo
Palermo, Italy · Sunday 19 November 2023
The 28th Maratona Città di Palermo takes place on trail terrain through Palermo, Italy in November, offering runners a flat to gently rolling course that stays low to the ground between 12 and 78 meters of elevation. With only modest elevation gain across the full 42.2 kilometers, this is a course where pacing and consistency matter more than climbing fitness, making it suitable for runners seeking a relatively forgiving race day in an Italian setting. The trail surface demands attention to footwork and traction compared to road racing, so practice on similar terrain beforehand if trail running is outside your usual routine. Palermo's November weather should be mild compared to summer months, though you'll want to check conditions closer to race day for layering decisions. This established race, now in its 28th edition, has built a solid history with multiple championship final medals in recent years, suggesting it attracts competitive fields alongside age groupers.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:47
Time difference: +34.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain113m
Elevation High78m
Elevation Low12m
28 Maratona Città di Palermo 2023 Course Analysis
28 Maratona Città di Palermo is a full marathon held in Palermo, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 19 November 2023. The course is run on trail surface with 113m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 78m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 28 Maratona Città di Palermo website.
Elevation Profile
With 113m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 12m to 78m above sea level (66m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
28 Maratona Città di Palermo 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 28 Maratona Città di Palermo?
Our difficulty rating for 28 Maratona Città di Palermo 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 28 Maratona Città di Palermo against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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