Apr
26
Date
From Sunday, 26 April 2026 to Monday, 4 May 2026
Date confirmed
Location
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
01 - Ain

A lively atmosphere, medieval decor, bucolic landscapes, runners in disguise, refreshments to fill your belly, in short, the Bresse Dombes marathon! This race is a life-size party that promises an intense and delicious experience.

 

What you will find on site:

• The marathon (solo or in relays of 2 or 4), the semi, a 10 km and a 5 km, marches between 7 km and 12 km and enough to get the kids running;

• Royal refreshment points and pacemakers;

• Châtillon-Vonnas shuttles to take you to the start of the half-march. Because 21 km is already quite a distance.

 

Course focus:

Ready to let loose? Yes, because the marathon starts at the Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne racecourse. And believe me, there will be a great atmosphere in the paddock! Trot or gallop, it's up to you to choose your pace!

With its figure-of-eight layout and 310 m of D+, the main event takes you along the Dombes ponds and the Bresse countryside. Then head to Vonnas, the land of the three-star chef Georges Blanc. From there, the marathon joins the half-marathon for a return to the medieval city of Châtillon.

Get ready for a triumphant arrival under the Porte de Villars, the Market Halls (the longest in France) and a finish in the city center!

A 10 and a 5 km, two walk formats and children's races are also on the program. And for an even crazier atmosphere, think about coming with your best costume!

 

3 (very) good reasons to participate:

• The Finisher medal! (Yes, you also get the jersey);

• The solidarity marches to support the fight against cancer;

• The many castles that you will come across on the course.

RACES

Sun, 26 April 2026
Marathon solo

42.195 km

+310 m

09:00

Running
Marathon

€60.00

Semi-marathon

21.1 km

+178 m

09:00

Running
Half marathon

€33.00

Course 5 km

5 km

10:00

Running
5 km

€10.00

Course 10 km

10 km

10:00

Running
10 km

€20.00

Sun, 3 May 2026
Course enfants 300 m

0.3 km

16:00

Running
Less than 5 km

Free

Course enfants 700 m

0.7 km

16:15

Running
Less than 5 km

Free

Course enfants 1 km

1 km

16:30

Running
Less than 5 km

Free

Mon, 4 May 2026
Marathon relais duo

42.195 km

+310 m

09:00

Running
Marathon

€85.00

Marathon relais 4

42.195 km

+310 m

09:00

Running
Marathon

€105.00

Marche 12 km

11.6 km

09:30

Walk
Hiking

€12.00

Marche 7 km

7.5 km

10:15

Walk
Nordic walking

€10.00

Location

Choose a Race

Marathon solo

€60.00

Semi-marathon

€33.00

Course 5 km

€10.00

Course 10 km

€20.00

Course enfants 300 m

Free

Course enfants 700 m

Free

Course enfants 1 km

Free

Marathon relais duo

€85.00

Marathon relais 4

€105.00

Marche 12 km

€12.00

Marche 7 km

€10.00