Marathons in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is home to 3 marathons in our database in France, spread across cities including Nice and Sainte-Maxime. Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 6,500 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.

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes

The Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes Nice-Cannes is a spectacular point-to-point along the French Riviera, drawing about 6,500 runners each November from Nice to Cannes. The course follows the Moyenne Corniche and coastal roads with Mediterranean views, passing Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Antibes. It is one of Europe's most scenic coastal marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Sainte-Maxime, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez

The Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Sainte-Maxime, France. It links several Riviera towns in one point-to-point marathon and is organized collectively by the twelve communes of the gulf. The route passes Mediterranean shoreline roads, vineyard-backed hills, and multiple resorts around the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. Mediterranean shoreline roads and vineyard-backed hills link twelve Riviera communes on a point-to-point course with repeated resort-town climbs.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Nice Marathon

The Nice Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on a scenic coastal road in Nice, France. The course starts in Nice and finishes in Cannes — point-to-point along the French Riviera. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

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Turin, Piedmont, Italy· 174 km away

Torino City Marathon

The Torino City Marathon draws about 5,000 runners each April through Turin's baroque boulevards and the Po River parklands. The course passes the Mole Antonelliana, Piazza Castello, and the Lingotto district with views of the Alps on clear days. April spring weather and flat Po valley terrain make it Piedmont's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France· 208 km away

Grenoble Marathon

The Grenoble Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April through the Alpine capital at the confluence of the Isère and Drac rivers. The course passes the Bastille fortress cable-car, the Paul Mistral park, and the Olympic legacy venues from the 1968 Winter Games. April's alpine spring and flat valley-floor terrain make it one of France's most mountain-framed city marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Montpellier, Occitanie, France· 256 km away

Montpellier Marathon

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.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy· 270 km away

Maratona di Pisa

The Maratona di Pisa follows a flat December course through Tuscany's famous university city, with the Leaning Tower visible near the start and finish. About 3,500 runners complete a loop along the Arno River and through the historic centre each year. December's mild Tuscan weather and dead-flat terrain make it a popular winter marathon in Italy.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Milan, Lombardy, Italy· 270 km away

Milan Marathon

The Milan Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Milan, Italy. The course starts and finishes at the Arena Civica. The route passes the Duomo, Sforza Castle, and the Navigli canals. Very flat through the fashion capital.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027