The Placentia half and full marathon taks place in Piacenza in northern Italy and helps to raise money for UNICEF. There is also a ultra half marathon of 30k that runners can take part in.
The race starts in the large square in the centre of Piacenza before heading into the surrounding countryside passing several small medieval villages. The course is relatively quick and takes in many monuments including the church of Santa Teresa, the Gothic, the Governor's Palace and the monument de Pontiere.