France delivers some of the most scenic and culturally rich marathons in Europe. The Paris Marathon, Marathon du Médoc (wine and cheese stops included), Nice-Cannes Marathon, and Mont Saint-Michel races offer wildly different experiences — from city avenues lined with cafés to vineyards, alpine passes, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Below is the complete What Race To Run directory of 7 races in France — marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, 10Ks, trail races, and ultras across the country. Click any race for course details, registration links, and race-weekend logistics.
Why Race in France?
France delivers some of the most scenic and culturally rich marathons in Europe. The Paris Marathon, Marathon du Médoc (wine and cheese stops included), Nice-Cannes Marathon, and Mont Saint-Michel races offer wildly different experiences — from city avenues lined with cafés to vineyards, alpine passes, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Where to Race in France
Top cities for racing in France: Bourdeaux (1), Pauillac (1), Lille (1), Toulouse (1), Nice (1). Each city offers a different flavor — from flat city-center road races to coastal courses to alpine trail runs.
All France Races on WRTR
Every France race in our database, sorted by date.
| Race | Date | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc | 2026-08-28 | France | Road Races |
| Medoc Marathon | 2026-09-05 | Bourdeaux, France | Road Races |
| Marathon du Médoc | 2026-09-05 | Pauillac, France | Road Races |
| Lille Half Marathon (Semi-marathon de Lille) | 2026-10-25 | Lille, France | Road Races |
| Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience | 2026-11-01 | Toulouse, France | Road Races |
| Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes | 2026-11-08 | Nice, France | Road Races |
| Paris Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date) | 2027-04-12 | Paris, France | Road Races |
Planning a Trip to Race in France?
Destination racing in France works best when you arrive 2-3 days early to acclimate to time-zone shifts and recover from travel. Most popular France marathons fill nearby hotels 4-6 months ahead, so register and book accommodation in the same week. Check each event page for entry deadlines, qualifying times where applicable, and any visa requirements for international visitors.
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