La Lucchesina is the annual sporting event that brings together passion, well-being, and a love for the city of Lucca. Organized by the Lucca Marathon amateur sports association, this non-competitive walk/run is an unmissable opportunity to discover the city’s most picturesque corners in a festive and inclusive atmosphere. Participants of all ages can enjoy a captivating route that winds through the historic Renaissance walls and the most charming streets of the city center.
More than just a walk or a run, this event is a moment of community, where athletes and families alike can experience Lucca from a unique perspective. The route, carefully designed to highlight the city's beauty and history, invites everyone to immerse themselves in Lucca’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.
Whether you choose to run or walk, La Lucchesina is open to everyone. It’s not about competition, but about celebrating the joy of movement and the bond with the local territory. It is the perfect chance to spend a day outdoors, in good company, exploring one of Tuscany's most fascinating cities.
Races Offered
La Lucchesina - minors up to 15 years
May 01, 2027
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La Lucchesina - minors up to 15 years
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The Lucchesina
May 01, 2027
straighten
Distance —
The Lucchesina
terrain
Type —
Running
timer
210 days remaining
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Lucca.
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8.0° / 16.4°
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6.0° / 14.7°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 40m
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Avg rainfall
5.4 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
6.0 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
High (6.0)
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Humidity
78.1%
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Sunrise
05:51
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Sunset
20:37
About Lucca
Learn more about the host city, Lucca.
Lucca is a city of some 90,000 people (2017) in Lucca province of Tuscany. Its long history goes back to Etruscan and Ancient Roman times, and the city retains pieces of ancient architecture. Lucca's heyday was in the Gothic era just before the Renaissance, and the city contains much marvelous architecture from that era. Lucca remained an independent city state until the end of the 18th century. Giacomo Puccini, one of the best-known opera composers, was born in Lucca, and his house is visited by many opera-lovers every year.
