Marathons in Centre-Val de Loire

Centre-Val de Loire is home to 2 marathons in our database in France, spread across cities including Cheverny and Tours.

Marathon de Tours is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 1,800 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

ChevernyCentre-Val de LoireFrance

Marathon de Cheverny

The Marathon de Cheverny draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April on a chateau and vineyard road in Cheverny, France. The chateau start makes the race feel distinctly Loire Valley from the first minutes. The route passes Loire chateau scenery, vineyards, and rural roads in a compact heritage setting. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

ToursCentre-Val de LoireFrance

Marathon de Tours

The Marathon de Tours draws approximately 1,800 finishers each September on an urban road in Tours, France. It offers classic French city scenery without the scale of Paris or Bordeaux. The route passes Loire-side roads, historic center streets, and elegant avenues in the Loire Valley city. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027

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SaumurPays de la LoireFrance· 90 km away

Saumur Marathon de la Loire

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.

Next race: Sunday, 9 May 2027

PoitiersNouvelle-AquitaineFrance· 111 km away

Marathon Poitiers

The Marathon Poitiers runs through the historic university city of Poitiers in western France, drawing about 2,500 finishers each October. The course passes the Romanesque Notre-Dame la Grande church, the Futuroscope area, and the Clain River valley. October mild weather and flat Poitou terrain make it a relaxed regional marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 16 May 2027

ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance· 182 km away

Paris Marathon

The Paris Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 54k finishers on an urban road in Paris, France. The course starts on the Champs-Élysées near the Arc de Triomphe and finishes on Avenue Foch. The route passes Place de la Bastille, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Bois de Vincennes. Mostly flat with gentle undulations; no major hills or cobblestone sections.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

NantesPays de la LoireFrance· 200 km away

Marathon de Nantes

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

RennesBrittanyFrance· 219 km away

Marathon Vert Rennes

The Marathon Vert Rennes is Brittany's largest marathon, drawing about 6,000 finishers each October through the regional capital. The course passes the Parlement de Bretagne, Thabor Park, and the Vilaine River on rolling Breton terrain. October autumn weather and a green, park-filled route justify the 'Vert' (green) name.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

CaenNormandyFrance· 221 km away

Marathon de Caen

The Marathon de Caen draws approximately 2,500 finishers each May through the Norman capital rebuilt after D-Day. The course passes the Caen Memorial, the Château de Caen, and the Orne River on flat Calvados terrain. May's Normandy spring and the city's powerful WWII heritage make it one of northern France's most meaningful regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027

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