The Marathon de Vannes draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on a historic coastal road in Vannes, France. Brittany's maritime setting gives it a distinct Atlantic-French identity. The course passes harbor inlets, walled-town sections, and roads around the Gulf of Morbihan. Harbor inlets and walled-town sections roll around the Gulf of Morbihan, where Brittany's maritime setting gives the race a distinct Atlantic-French identity.
Marathon de Vannes is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Marathon de Vannes is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Starts and finishes in Vannes. The course passes harbor inlets, walled-town sections, and roads around the Gulf of Morbihan. Gulf-coast rollers and walled-town approaches shape the middle miles, with harbor spectators thick near the medieval centre finish.
The Marathon de Vannes course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
The Marathon de Vannes uses open online registration at marathon-vannes.com with no ballot or qualifying time for the general field. Sign-up for the October race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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The Marathon de la Côte d'Amour runs along the Atlantic coast of Saint-Nazaire and the Loire estuary, drawing about 2,800 finishers each November. The course follows the 'Love Coast' beaches and passes the Saint-Nazaire shipyards and seaside resorts of western France. November Atlantic weather and coastal rolling terrain characterise this Breton-Loire marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026
The Marathon de Nantes attracts about 5,000 finishers each November through western France's largest city. The course passes the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, the Loire River, and the Île de Nantes district on flat Atlantic-coast terrain. November crisp weather and a historic city-centre route make it the Loire-Atlantique's premier marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026
The Marathon de La Rochelle follows the Atlantic coast of Charente-Maritime, drawing about 3,500 runners each November through the historic harbour city. The course passes the Vieux Port, the Les Minimes marina, and the flat coastal roads of the Rochefort peninsula approach. November mild Atlantic weather and sea views make it a popular western France marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026
The Saumur Marathon de la Loire follows the Loire Valley through the famous wine town of Saumur, drawing about 3,000 runners each May. The course passes the Château de Saumur, the Loire River, and the troglodyte cliff dwellings of the valley. May spring weather in the 'Garden of France' creates a scenic château-country marathon.
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