Marathon du Médoc
A world-famous marathon through Bordeaux's prestigious vineyards, known for its wine-tasting stops, fancy-dress requirement, and festive 42.195 km course. Course Highlights The Marathon du Médoc offers one of the most scenic and unusual courses in the world of long-distance running. Winding through the prestigious vineyards of the Médoc region north of Bordeaux, runners traverse the legendary appellations of Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe. The route passes by more than 50 world-renowned châteaux, including icons like Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Lafite-Rothschild, and Château Latour. Approximately
Asics SaintéLyon
The Asics SaintéLyon is a legendary night trail running race linking Saint-Étienne to Lyon, France, featuring multiple distances and a unique nocturnal atmosphere. Course Highlights The Asics SaintéLyon is renowned for its iconic route that connects two of France's most significant cities, Saint-Étienne and Lyon. This course is not just a race; it is a journey across the ridgelines of the Monts du Lyonnais, offering a unique blend of paved roads, forest trails, and technical sections that can become quite challenging depending
Lille Half Marathon (Semi-marathon de Lille)
The Lille Half Marathon is an FFA Gold Label road race known for its ultra-flat, fast course through the historic center and scenic boulevards of Lille, France. Course Highlights The Lille Half Marathon (Semi-marathon de Lille) takes runners through the historic heart and modern avenues of one of France's most vibrant northern cities. Historically held in March, the race has transitioned to a major autumn event for 2026, coinciding with the grand return of the full marathon. The course is renowned for
Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience
The Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience is a premier urban running festival in France's "Pink City," featuring a fast, flat course that winds through historic landmarks and celebrated aerospace sites. Course Highlights The course of the Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience, affectionately known as the "Marathon des Géants," is a stunning urban loop designed to showcase the very best of France's fourth-largest city. Starting from the grand Allée François Verdier, runners are immediately immersed in the city's architectural heritage. The
Asics SaintéLyon
The Asics SaintéLyon is France's oldest ultra-running race, a legendary nocturnal trail and road crossing from Saint-Étienne to Lyon held every November. Course Highlights The Asics SaintéLyon is famously known as the "mythical diagonal," a nocturnal crossing that connects the cities of Saint-Étienne and Lyon. The course primarily traverses the ridge lines of the Monts du Lyonnais, offering runners a unique perspective of the French landscape under the cover of darkness. While the exact route can vary slightly from year to year