Padova, Veneto (Italy) - "Padova Marathon, Maratona di Sant'Antonio". The marathon follows the picturesque route crossing the towns of Rubano, Selvazzano Dentro and Teolo immersed in the breath-taking Euganean Hills and the renowned thermal area in Abano Terme, just outside of Padova. Abano Terme is the starting line of the half-marathon, which will follows the same route as the marathon after 10 km from the start. All runners approaching the finish line in Prato della Valle will be amazed by the stunning beauty of the inner city. The entrance to the historical city is designed so that the runners will get to see the most beautiful glimpse of the city: passing through Piazza dei Signori, Piazza della Frutta, Caffè Pedrocchi, Palazzo del Bo and the Basilica of Saint Antonio. The finish line is set in the extraordinary scenery of Prato della Valle, Europe's second biggest squares and one of the most evocative finish line in the world. www.padovamarathon.com