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Sunday, 15 November 2026
10:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic coastal road
Elevation
Rolling · 113 m gain
113 m climbing
Race profile
Overview
The Marathon de Deauville runs through Normandy's glamorous seaside resort and the Pays d'Auge countryside, drawing about 2,500 finishers each November. The course passes the Deauville boardwalk, Les Planches beach promenade, and the Norman half-timbered villages. November brisk sea air and coastal flatness define this chic Normandy marathon.
Marathon de Deauville is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
- Typical participants
Approximately 2,500 finishers
- Weather
Course & terrain
Marathon de Deauville course
Course route details and elevation profile for race-week planning.
The Marathon de Deauville is a Normandy loop starting on rue de la Mer in Deauville and finishing on Les Planches, running through Deauville, Tourgéville, Benerville, and Saint-Arnoult and inland through Pays d'Auge countryside. The seafront miles are the easiest because they stay mostly level, while the gentle inland rolls are the tougher sections; spectators gather on Les Planches and around the festive boardwalk finish.
The Marathon de Deauville course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 113 metres of climbing and 113 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
- Elevation
Rolling · 113 m gain — approx. 5 m above sea level
↑ 113 m · ↓ 113 m · net 0 m
Registration
Marathon de Deauville entry requirements
The Marathon de Deauville uses open registration on the organiser website with no ballot or qualifying standard. The race is held in November on the Normandy coast, typically on a Sunday in mid-November. Sign-up typically opens early in the year. The modest field draws French club runners and holiday participants through the same online portal.
Before the race
Marathon de Deauville race weekend
Expo and bib pickup
- Where
- Marathon Village, Palais Omnisports, 3 avenue de la République, Deauville
- When
Friday and Saturday before the Sunday marathon
- Friday 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
- What to bring
- Validated online registration and photo ID
- Race-day pickup
- Not available
- Proxy pickup
- Allowed for a third party when the online file is validated and ID copies are presented
On the day
Marathon de Deauville race day
Pace groups
3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, and 4:30
Flights and accommodation
Marathon de Deauville travel
Flights to Deauville
Airports closest to Deauville for flight planning and race-week travel.
- Closest airport
Hotels in Deauville
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Race footage
Marathon de Deauville videos
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Vidéo Marathon Deauville 2023 Officiel
Marathon international de Deauville 2022 Clip Officiel
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Marathon de Deauville elevation profile?
- The Marathon de Deauville has 113 metres of total climbing and 113 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.
- How long is the Marathon de Deauville?
- The Marathon de Deauville is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Coastal course from rue de la Mer in Deauville to on Les Planches.
- What time does the Marathon de Deauville start?
- The 2026 Marathon de Deauville starts at 10:00 am local time on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Deauville Marathon start?
- The race starts on rue de la Mer in Deauville and finishes on Les Planches.
- Does the Deauville Marathon pass the beach?
- Yes. The course runs through Deauville and neighbouring communes, with a finish on the Les Planches boardwalk.
- When is the Marathon de Deauville?
- The race is held in November.
- Is the Deauville Marathon flat?
- Largely yes along the coast, with gentle rolls inland through Normandy countryside.
- What is Deauville weather in November?
- November is brisk on the Normandy coast, typically 8–12 °C (46–54 °F), with Atlantic wind.
Official resources
Marathon de Deauville links
Websites
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