Naples, Italy
February 28, 2016
http://www.napolimarathon.it
Apr 26, 2024
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Marathon Details - Napoli (Naples) Marathon
International Marathons > Italy > Naples > Napoli (Naples) MarathonNapoli (Naples) Marathon & Half-Marathon
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| Address: | A.P.D. NAPOLI CITY MARATHON ORG
Stadio San Paolo Tribuna Posillipo 80125 NAPOLI |
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| Phone Number: | 0039 081 0199815 | |
| Fax Number: | 0039 081 0199940 | |
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Reviews
Course 2.0 
Organization 1.8 
Spectators 1.7
Number of comments: 6
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D. G. from London
(7/15/2014)
 "No big city event but still good." (about: 2014)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Napoli (Naples) Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I encountered had no such problems as the previous reviewer. The course is no where near 60% cobbles, yes you do run on them for a time but only when in the city centre and you are able to avoid these by running on the side. I stayed in Naples itself and got the train to the start (15-20min journey) I left my hotel nice and early and followed other runners to the station. The course is not the best (although pretty flat) you start (along with the half) by doing a 1.6k lap which brings you back to the start and then you set off on the course proper at about the 12k mark you split (left marathon, right half). The best part of the course is when you exit the tunnel that brings you into the bay of Naples and you see Mt Vesuvius in the distance (23k). You then run along the bay and then turn left up a short but sharp hill into the main square, this leads to my only negative of the route as you head straight for the finish but still have about 10miles to go and turn left run around the finish are and then left again and in to the town (where the cobbles are). You don't get a finisher t shirt but get one with your number and yes there is no date but it's still good quality and I have used it many times since. You receive a nice medal and ok goody bag at the finish and it was nice enjoying a post run beer overlooking the bay of Naples in brilliant sunshine! I would do it again, just don't expect all the bells and whistles that come with a big event. | |
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H. S. from London, England
(2/17/2014)
 "The reviews are too polite. It's FAR worse." (about: 2014)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Napoli (Naples) Marathon
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I didn't expect much having read previous reviews but the 'organisers' clearly are out of their depth or just don't care about improving. I checked the date 3 times by email before booking my flight and they changed the date two days later. Emails of protest did not even get a 'sorry' in response. An uploaded and accepted medical certificate was requested perpetually even on BIB day. Vests were generic and one size (a small medium) probably left over from last year as not dated, and there was no finishers shirt. Transport to the start was by email request and my email went missing allegedly. The race is probably 60% on cobble stones and often on crowded streets of disinterested shoppers. I did finish but then found I am missing from the finishers list. Hopefully this email request will get a response. UNPROFESSIONAL FIASCO. | |
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Jamie Weiss from Naples, IT
(1/30/2013)
 "Not a great marathon experience." (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Napoli (Naples) Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I just finished the 2013 edition of the Napoli half marathon. I have run many marathons, but this one was unique. There were no waves to begin the race. Instead everyone crowded into the same cluster to begin. As others have also mentioned this marathon is poorly organized with cars and spectators still in the street. The aid stations consisted of whole unopened bottles of water and sponges. There weren't any restrooms on the course so people constantly were darting off course to relieve themselves in alleys. My goodie bag consisted of cough drops, a bag of noodles, and a sports drink mix. Oddly, my shirt is very nice. I wouldn't suggest this course to anyone new to marathons, but if you're experienced and want to try an authentic neopolitan style race, give this one a try. | |
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Rich Holmes from Naples this moment, but live in Durham, NC, USA
(1/27/2013)
"Memorable and worth doing" (about: 2013)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Napoli (Naples) Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This is Italy, and timeliness and organization are not their strong suits. But if you are a vetaran marathon runner, this one deserves a try - the vistas of Vesuvius, spectacular mosaic sculpture and cascading ponds that you circumnavigate, and narrow lanes through ancient buildings make it memorable. No, you won't have a fast time and yes, expect interference from pedestrians and wheeled vehicles. Still worth doing. | |
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N. N. from New York
(2/18/2007)
"Terrible!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Napoli (Naples) Marathon
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I lived in Naples for four years and should not have been surprised at the disorganization. The course was poorly marked - myself and half a dozen other runners found ourselves at the finish line after 10 miles. We had to run back to the correct course!!! I admit I am a slow runner, but it does not help you mentally when a van is following you and you are threatened to be disqualified for going off the course to attend to a cramp, and continued to be followed and asked if you want to quit! Terrible, just terrible!! All this even though I finished and was not nearly the last one!! | |
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M. M. from Naples, Italy
(4/24/2006)
"Could have been so much better!" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Napoli (Naples) Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I have lived in Napoli for 5 years, so I was very unsure of what to expect. You had to register by bank transfer and fax, which is much more difficult than credit card/on-line. There weren't many people registered for the full marathon, unlike the 12,000 in Rome. The course had a LOT of cobblestones, or as I like to call them, "wobblestones." There were 3 long out-and-backs, which mess with you mentally when you are heading one way and can see the people that are miles ahead of you going the other way on the opposite side of the street. Traffic was not always stopped and people were constantly crossing the street in front of you. I was hit from behind by a mountain bike in the Via Communale. Race organizers were packing up the finish line and barricades at the 4:30 mark! Many runners finished after this time only to find the marathon village almost empty! The t-shirt totally sucked too. One big sponsor's name in the middle front with the race name in tiny letters on the left front side. The bag was good though! Definitely NOT doing this one again. |
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