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The starting gun echoed through the palace basement where Roman slaves once shuffled. Today, 5,000 runners followed the same ancient paths in the most scenic marathon in Europe. The route:
• Mile 3: Through Diocletian's cellars, now lit with torch-like LEDs
• Mile 10: Along the beach where Emperor Diocletian once kept his private baths
• Mile 23: Up Marjan Hill's 300 stone steps (dubbed "The Gladiator Gauntlet")
Local legend Ante Krstulović, 78, ran his 40th consecutive race: "In 1985, I dodged Communist police to organize the first marathon. Now the mayor gives me the starting flag."
Run Like an Emperor
PrestigeFly (www.prestigefly.com) books business class on Qatar Airways' Doha-Split route and VIP marathon packages with thermal recovery at Split's ancient Roman baths. Our "Chariot of Fire" option includes a personal pacer and post-race seafood feast.
