The Toulouse Marathon draws approximately 3,500 finishers each October through the 'Pink City' of southwest France. The course passes the Capitole de Toulouse, the Garonne River embankment, and the Cité de l'Espace area on flat pink-brick boulevards. October's mild Toulousain autumn makes it the largest marathon in France's aerospace capital.
Toulouse Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Toulouse Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026 with a 8:30 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 50 m of climbing on a very flat layout.
The Toulouse Marathon is an urban road that starts and finishes at the Place du Capitole in central Toulouse. The loop follows the Garonne River embankment, passes the Pont Neuf, and crosses the Blagnac aerospace district. The flat profile keeps rhythm steady throughout, with only minor bridge ramps or short rises interrupting otherwise even pacing. Spectators gather at the start-finish festival and at organised cheer zones through the city centre and along the main boulevards.
The Toulouse Marathon course is very 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.
For the Toulouse Marathon, the Toulouse Métropole Run marathon is held in October, typically on the fourth Sunday. Registration is at https://www.toulousemetropolerun.com/.
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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The Marathon des Landes draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on an urban and rural road in Mont-de-Marsan, France. The Landes terrain keeps the race flatter and faster than many French marathons. The course passes pine-forest country, flat roads, and town sections in southwest France. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026
The Montpellier Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each April through the vibrant university city on France's Mediterranean coast. The course passes the Place de la Comédie, the Antigone district, and the Lez River parklands on flat Languedoc terrain. April's Mediterranean spring and the youthful student-city energy make it southern France's most dynamic marathon.
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