Sainte-Maxime, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
The Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Sainte-Maxime, France. It links several Riviera towns in one point-to-point marathon and is organized collectively by the twelve communes of the gulf. The route passes Mediterranean shoreline roads, vineyard-backed hills, and multiple resorts around the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Mediterranean shoreline roads and vineyard-backed hills link twelve Riviera communes on a point-to-point course with repeated resort-town climbs.
Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez is scheduled for Sunday, 7 March 2027 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 in Sainte-Maxime and finishes on the seafront in Cavalaire-sur-Mer. The route passes Mediterranean shoreline roads, vineyard-backed hills, and multiple resorts around the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Coastal-hill rollers above the gulf reward patient pacing, with resort crowds lining the Cavalaire seafront finish.
The Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez 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 du Golfe de Saint-Tropez uses open online registration at marathondugolfedesainttropez.com with no ballot or qualifying time for the general field. Sign-up for the March 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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