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Half Marathon Naples

If you like the idea of running by the sea, with Vesuvius in the background, and passing through the most atmospheric points of the city, the Naples City Half Marathon 2024 is the race for you!

In the heart of the Mediterranean, the city of Naples welcomes running enthusiasts from all over the world for its annual Half Marathon.

A race set amonf the beauties of Naples

On 25 February, 2024, the Naples City Half Marathon will be held in the beautiful city of Campania. This stunning half marathon, 21 kilometres long, will start at 09:00 from Viale Kennedy and will take its runners from Posillipo to Mergellina, from Via Caracciolo to Maschio Angioino, and lastly on to Mostra d’Oltremare Fuorigrotta.

Certified by the European and international federations which guarantee the quality of both the route and organisation, it represents an excellent opportunity for running enthusiasts to test their limits and improve their personal records.

The Naples Half Marathon also offers the opportunity to participate in the non-competitive x2 relay, enabling runners to experience the race as part of a team to better tackle the distance. The race thus becomes an experience of collaboration and mutual support.

Through the passing of the baton and encouragement along the way, runners can share in the joy of the race and motivate each other to reach the finish line, also accompanied by the enthusiasm of the local audience.

To ensure constant support for all participants, refreshment points will be placed along the route where runners can refresh and recharge their batteries. Fresh water, drinks and sports bars will be provided to enable participants to keep up their pace and tackle the distance with vigour.

 

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Naples City Half Marathon

Eleventh edition

This year marks the eleventh edition of the event. This important anniversary underlines not only the event’s longevity, but also its growing popularity and prominence in the road running landscape

More than 3,000 runners, both local and international, have already registered for the event, confirming the Naples Half Marathon as one of the most anticipated races in the city’s sports calendar and beyond. A first step towards preparing the Neapolitan capital for one of the most anticipated events of the coming years: Naples, European Capital of Sport 2026.

This event involves the entire community every year and the audience is an integral part of the show. Along the way, enthusiastic spectators motivate and cheer on the runners, helping to create a festive atmosphere and fuelling the participants’ energy reserves.

maratona sotto al Vesuvio

The race

How to participate

To take part in the race, you must be at least 18 years old and fill out the appropriate form on the event website.

After paying the registration fee, you will be provided with the location of the pick-up point so you can pick up your “race kit” prior to the event.

For runners who do particularly well during the event, there are multiple awards and recognitions. In particular, trophies and cash prizes for the top finishers in the various age and gender categories. In addition, there are medals for all those who finish the race.

To celebrate the proud and sporty soul of the city, this year, at the end of the race, runners will be presented with a splendid Finisher Medal. Born of the imagination of the young artist Gabriele D’Annunzio, Napoli Running is inspired by the city’s great passion as Italian football champions, resulting in a medal reminiscent of the Scudetto. Against a backdrop of the iconic Piazza Plebiscito, it also features the tricolour, symbol of the entire country.

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Naples Finisher Medal

Family run & friends

Family Run & Friends is an immersive experience designed for the whole family. A race open to all, without classification, which will be held on the Neapolitan promenade on 24th February. This is a race suitable for all ages, designed to promote physical activity in a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.

An opportunity for grandparents, parents, children and four-legged friends to share enjoyment and well-being. A festive and cheerful atmosphere, full of music, colourful balloons and an inviting aroma of street food. A moment to enjoy with your loved ones taking in the picturesque streets of the city and a wonderful view of the sea.

The 2024 edition of the Naples Half Marathon promises to be an unforgettable experience for all those who take part. In addition to the race, runners and everybody participating in the event will also have the opportunity to explore one of the most captivating cities of the moment, savouring its culture, history and cuisine!

How to get Mostra d’Oltremare

From Capodichino Airport: you can get on Alibus to Piazza Garibaldi. Then  get on “Linea 2” Underground, direction Pozzuoli , Campi Flegrei, your stop will be “Campi Flegrei”.

From Naples Station: you can get on “Linea 2” Underground, direction Pozzuoli, your stop will be “Campi Flegrei”.

By car: enter “tangenziale”, direction Pozzuoli. After about 10 km you will find the exit “Fuorigrotta”. Keep left and you will find Mostra d’Oltremare on the right.

If you don’t like waiting and prefer a personalised service, with our “Transfer & Tour” service you can easily reach Fuorigrotta or any other part of the city quickly and safely!

Contact us for a free quote and we will provide you with all the assistance you need to plan your transfers and maybe even find the time to visit other incredible places like Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast !

Pompeii

The ancient city of Pompeii, one of the most visited sites in the world, is preparing to welcome even more visitors.

Founded in the 7th century BC, it was hit hard by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buried under a layer of ash and lapilli, the rooms and objects of the time have been surprisingly preserved.

Excavations began in the 18th century, revealing an extraordinary insight into Roman daily life. Pompeii was indeed a flourishing commercial and cultural centre, with luxurious residences, temples and theatres.

Barrier-free route

Its history, marked by the tragedy of the eruption, continues to fascinate and inspire millions of tourists. Visitors from all over the world flock to explore the well-preserved ruins, admire the frescoes and mosaics, and walk along the cobbled streets that tell stories of a bygone era.

To ensure a unique and accessible experience for all, the possibility of reserving wheelchairs has been introduced; these can be collected directly at the entrance of the archaeological site. In this way, people with mobility difficulties will be able to move within the walls of ancient Pompeii, following a special route.

 

WHEELCHAIR RENTAL

Inclusive Pompeii

 

How to rent a wheelchair in Pompeii

The new possibility of renting a wheelchair in Pompeii has been implemented to meet the needs of visitors with mobility problems.

To take advantage of this new service and reserve one of the 6 wheelchairs made available by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, simply send an email to the information office pompei.info@cultura.gov.it or call +39 0818575347. At the moment of collection, which is possible both from Piazza Esedra and from Piazza Anfiteatro, you will need to show your ID.

 

Pompeii's director

First test for Gabriel Zuchtriegel

Freedom to explore… in small steps

By offering the possibility to rent a wheelchair, all visitors will finally have the freedom to explore the ancient Roman city without barriers. Of course, there is still a long way to go, as park director general Gabriel Zuchtriegel emphasises. In fact, after personally testing the new wheelchairs on the path for the disabled, he said he was able to complete the entire journey without ever having to get off, but noted some critical points along the way.

Therefore, as emphasised by Zuchtriegel himself, the next goal will be to improve and expand the already existing routes for the disabled. The aim will be to offer everyone the possibility of a complete and enveloping experience among the ruins of ancient Pompeii.

 

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Amphitheater Square

 

How to reach the Pompeii excavations

From Capodichino Airport: take the Alibus service with a stop in Piazza Garibaldi. From there take the Circumvesuviana train in the direction of Sorrento, then get off at “Pompei Scavi”.

From Naples Central Station: take the Circumvesuviana train towards Sorrento, then get off at the “Pompei Scavi” stop.

By car: from Naples take the A3 motorway (Naples – Salerno) heading south. After about 25 km you will find the exit Pompei Scavi. Turn left and after .

If you don’t like waiting and prefer a personalised service, with our “Transfer & Tour” service you can easily reach Pompeii or any other part of the city quickly and safely!

Contact us for a free quote and we will provide you with all the assistance you need to plan your transfers and maybe even find the time to visit other incredible places like Mt Vesuvius or the Amalfi Coast !

Punto panoramico di Napoli
Naples and Posillipo

Naples is full of legends and myths and its history goes far to the ancient times.

Romans have always respected Naples and a greek colony and they have always given the city a certain kind of autonomy .

The first greek settlement, Palepoli, took place on Megaride  and on Echia Mount.  Namely a little island where you can still find Castel dell’Ovo and actual Pizzofalcone.

Some centuries later, the Greek decided to move to the New City, Neapolis, aka Spaccanapoli. Its position made all travellers dream during centuries.

As it is very easy to get to the historical centre by foot or by public transport, we will focused on different places but they do still enjoy a timeless charm.

Castello di Napoli

Castel dell’Ovo in Napoli

What to see

On Posillipo Hill, you can see beautiful buildings built during the 18th century. One example above all is Palazzo Donn’Anna, built as a wish of Anna Carafa ( viceroy Ramiro Nunez de Guzman’s wife) and commissioned to Cosimo Fanzago. It remained incomplete for several issues but it has great charm because it is collocated among sea and different ancient roman ruins.

Palazzo storico di Napoli

If you keep going to Pozzuoli you can find Gaiola, a tiny island that maybe it used to be edge of the promontory and separated as a will of Lucullo.

Gaiola has a sinister charm, all the owners died in strange and misterious ways, now it is the head office of Gaiola Onlus, a centre of interdisciplinary studies that works for scientific publication regarding “Parco sommerso della Gaiola” and its naturalistic and archaeological wealth.

Luogo balneare di Napoli

For all the people who want to have some air we can also suggest to go to Parco Virgiliano. Here you can enjoy a wonderful landscape to the Gulf of Naples and Campi Flegrei, rich in history and myth.

Alt="Luogo panoramico di Napoli"

How to get to Posillipo

From Capodichino Airport: you can get on Alibus to Piazza Garibaldi. Then  get on linea 2 Underground, direction Campi Flegrei, your stop will be Mergellina station and then n° 140 bus.

From Naples Station: you can get on any train to Campi Flegrei and your stop will be Mergellina station  and get on n° 140 bus.

By car: enter “tangenziale”, direction Pozzuoli, get out in Vomero and follow directions to Via CIlea. Carry on to Corso Europa, then Via Manzoni and drive the road to Posillipo Hill.

If you don’t want to follow timetables and wait for trains and buses and prefer a personalised service according to your needs, you can easy get to Posillipo using our transfer or every part of the City in a quick and safe way.

Contact us to get your free quote and we will give you all the assistance you need to schedule your movements as better as we can!

You could even have spare time to visit places as Pompeii or Amalfi Coast!

If you are curious to discover these and many other interesting destinations in our beautiful city, all you have to do is click here and choose your next destination!