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Sunday, 25 October 2026
8:30 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Historic urban road
Elevation
Flat · 50 m gain
50 m climbing
Race profile
The Reims Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October through the Champagne capital where French kings were crowned. The course passes the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral, the champagne-house avenues, and the Vesle River on flat Champagne-Ardenne terrain. October's golden autumn in the vineyards makes it one of France's most regal regional marathons.
Reims Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 3,000 finishers
Course & terrain
The Reims Marathon is a historic urban road that starts and finishes near the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral. The loop passes the Tau Palace, the champagne-house district, and the Vesle River parklands. The flat profile keeps rhythm steady throughout, with only minor bridge ramps or short rises interrupting otherwise even pacing. Crowd support is strongest around the historic start-finish hub and along the landmark districts that define the city's character.
The Reims Marathon course is flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Registration
The Reims Marathon is held in October, typically on the fourth Sunday. Registration is at https://www.reims-marathon.com/.
Getting there
Chalons en Champagne (XCR)
Chalons Vatry airport
56 km / 35 mi
Race footage
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
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The Luxembourg Marathon attracts approximately 3,500 finishers each May through the Grand Duchy's dramatic hilltop capital. The course passes the Adolphe Bridge, the Pétrusse Valley gorge, and the Kirchberg EU district on rolling terrain through Europe's wealthy heartland. May's spring weather and the city's clifftop scenery make it one of the Benelux region's most scenic marathons.
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The Aachen Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each October through Charlemagne's imperial city at the German-Belgian-Dutch border. The course passes the Aachen Cathedral — Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site — the Dreiländereck tripoint area, and the Carolus Thermen spa district on rolling borderland terrain. October's golden autumn in the Eifel foothills makes it a historic tri-border marathon.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
When a flat course helps your time, when hills are worth the view, and how to pick terrain that fits your training and goals.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
