Jun
4
Date
From Thursday, 4 June 2026 to Sunday, 7 June 2026
Date confirmed
Location
Caen
14 - Calvados

Every year, the Freedom Marathon race makes a date with history. This event, created in tribute to the liberation of the city by the Allied forces, brings together 27,000 runners to compete. So, why not you?

 

What you will find there:

• A legendary race organized since 1988;

• Not one, not two, but 8 distances (from 1.5 km to 42.195 km) plus a relay option for the marathon;

• Pacemakers to set the tempo for you;

• Shuttles to reach the start, and a recovery area with masseurs and physiotherapists for your great pleasure.

 

Focus on the course:

The marathon highlights the key sites of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Starting near the beaches of Juno and Sword Beach, the race heads inland to reach the city of Caen along a route dotted with monuments and commemorative steles.

The half marathon starts in front of the Pegasus Bridge, the first bridge liberated by the Allied soldiers. From there, the course follows that of the marathon for a fanfare finish in the city center of Caen.

The 10 km is 100% urban to discover the “city of a hundred bell towers”. Don’t forget to watch the road so you don’t hurt your ankle, we’re telling you that…

The cherry on the top of the refreshment stand: the Rochambelle, a race-walk to benefit the fight against breast cancer, and the Foulées de la liberté, the youth race.

You just have to choose!

 

3 reasons to participate:

• Visit places that are as beautiful as they are important in the history of France;

• Enjoy the sea air and the vastness of the Normandy beaches;

• The Normandy buffet on arrival (we don’t lose our bearings).

RACES

Wed, 4 June 2025
Les foulées de la liberté

1.3 km

14:30

Running
Less than 5 km
Sat, 6 June 2026
Marche la rochambelle 3 km

3 km

19:00

Walk
Hiking
Marche la rochambelle 6 km

6 km

19:00

Walk
Hiking
Course la rochambelle 6 km

6 km

19:00

Running
5 km
Course la rochambelle 3 km

3 km

19:00

Running
Less than 5 km
Sun, 7 June 2026
Le 10 km crédit agricole Normandie

10 km

+26 m

08:40

Running
10 km
Le semi-marathon Pegasus

21.1 km

+104 m

08:55

Running
Half marathon
Le marathon de la liberté

42.195 km

+110 m

09:10

Running
Marathon
Le relais marathon par 4

42.195 km

+110 m

09:10

Running
Marathon

Location

Choose a Race

Les foulées de la liberté

Marche la rochambelle 3 km

Marche la rochambelle 6 km

Course la rochambelle 6 km

Course la rochambelle 3 km

Le 10 km crédit agricole Normandie

Le semi-marathon Pegasus

Le marathon de la liberté

Le relais marathon par 4