Marathons in Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire is home to 3 marathons in our database in France, spread across cities including Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, and Saumur. Marathon de Nantes is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 5,000 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. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, France🇫🇷

Marathon de la Côte d'Amour

The Marathon de la Côte d'Amour runs along the Atlantic coast of Saint-Nazaire and the Loire estuary, drawing about 2,800 finishers each November. The course follows the 'Love Coast' beaches and passes the Saint-Nazaire shipyards and seaside resorts of western France. November Atlantic weather and coastal rolling terrain characterise this Breton-Loire marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France🇫🇷

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

Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France🇫🇷

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

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Rennes, Brittany, France🇫🇷· 100 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

Vannes, Brittany, France🇫🇷· 120 km away

Marathon de Vannes

The Marathon de Vannes draws approximately 1,500 finishers each October on a historic coastal road in Vannes, France. Brittany's maritime setting gives it a distinct Atlantic-French identity. The course passes harbor inlets, walled-town sections, and roads around the Gulf of Morbihan. Harbor inlets and walled-town sections roll around the Gulf of Morbihan, where Brittany's maritime setting gives the race a distinct Atlantic-French identity.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France🇫🇷· 121 km away

Marathon de La Rochelle

The Marathon de La Rochelle follows the Atlantic coast of Charente-Maritime, drawing about 3,500 runners each November through the historic harbour city. The course passes the Vieux Port, the Les Minimes marina, and the flat coastal roads of the Rochefort peninsula approach. November mild Atlantic weather and sea views make it a popular western France marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France🇫🇷· 144 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

Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France🇫🇷· 151 km away

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. Loire-side roads, historic center streets, and elegant avenues in the Loire Valley city offer classic French scenery without the scale of Paris or Bordeaux.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026