Press Release - Turin Marathon - 6/13/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          Turin, A City That Offers A Run Around History

The first marathon held in Turin was back in 1897 and it is a little known 
fact that it is one of the oldest in the world. Turin a beautiful city, 
Italy's first capital and birthplace of the nation is today vibrant with 
many outstanding tourist attractions and museums.

The principal city of Piedmont, was renovated and modernized for the 2006 
Winter Olympic Games and although less well known than other classic 
Italian tourist destinations Turin is interesting for its culture, history 
and food and wine, and is a place of discovery for those with a passion for 
running. 

What is special about the TURIN MARATHON "LA STAMPA" Grand Prix is that the 
marathon route is a complete circuit with the start and finish in the 
impressive main plaza Piazza Castello. This square in the heart of the city 
has a wonderful atmosphere and the baroque architecture is remarkable. From 
here runners are taken to the banks of the river Po and the towns of 
Moncalieri, Nichelino, Beinasco, Orbassano, Rivalta, Rivoli and Collegno, 
finally returning to the centre of the city via a long  easy stretch, 
slightly in descent, just at the crucial point of the race. A real break 
for tired legs!

This 42 km race is  listed in the international calendar of the IAAF and 
has the Silver Road Race seal it is renowned worldwide for its excellence 
and organization. 

There are also two other events for friends and families. The STRATORINO 
event, a 7.5 kilometre run or walk through the historic part of the city 
and the Junior Marathon, a short children's race of just over a kilometre 
which crosses the actual finish line. The money raised for these two events 
is given to the "Specchio dei Tempi" Foundation and used for charitable 
works in Italy and abroad. The TURIN MARATHON is scheduled for Sunday 13th 
November 2011 and thus is bound to attract runners who can use this event 
to raise funds for their chosen charity and experience running in the cool 
autumnal climate.

The city is very easily accessed by rail, via Paris, or air taking 
advantage of low-cost airlines that use the city airport. Hotels are 
plentiful with accommodation to suit all.

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