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Sunday, 1 November 2026
8:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Hilly · 217 m gain
217 m climbing
Race profile
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.
Approximately 3,500 finishers
Course & terrain
The Toulouse Marathon is an urban road that starts on Boulevard d'Arcole and finishes on Boulevard Lazare Carnot in central Toulouse. The loop follows the Garonne River embankment, passes the Pont Neuf, and crosses the Blagnac aerospace district. The official profile includes about 217 m of elevation gain. Spectators gather at the start and finish areas and at organised cheer zones through the city centre and along the main boulevards.
The Toulouse Marathon course is hilly over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 217 metres of climbing and 217 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Hilly · 217 m gain — approx. 150 m above sea level
↑ 217 m · ↓ 217 m · net 0 m
Registration
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/.
Getting there
Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
7 km / 4 mi
Race footage
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
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.
