Marathon de la Loire

Date to be confirmed
May
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Date
May 2026
Date to be confirmed
Location
Saumur
49 - Maine-et-Loire

A royal river, the Loire is a land of castles AND running, as evidenced by the Marathon de la Loire. Quite simply. Are you coming?

 

What you will find on site:

• A marathon, a half-marathon and a combined event;

• A breathtaking view of the local heritage, enough to keep you entertained;

• Refreshments, pacemakers, shuttles and post-race care;

 

Course focus:

Meet in Saumur for the start of the Marathon de la Loire. Keep your eyes peeled, the landscapes you are about to cross are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Between old boatmen’s villages and other troglodyte villages nestled on the banks of the last wild river in Europe, you’re going to have a blast. Well, not too wild, we hope, because the combined event includes 12 km of canoeing in pairs! Don’t panic, the equipment is provided. We hope you don’t get seasick, it would be a shame if your expensive energy compotes ran away. To recover from your emotions (and stock up on compotes), don't hesitate to drop by the race village, which has more than 40 exhibitors.

 

4 (very) good reasons to participate:

• The course that runs along the river, and is therefore particularly flat (small RP?);

• The gastronomic center of the race village to get you back on your feet;

• Musical entertainment every kilometer to entertain you;

• The ideal excuse to visit some of the Loire Valley castles.

RACES

May 2026
Semi-marathon

21.1 km

08:00

Running
Half marathon
Marathon

42.195 km

08:00

Running
Marathon
Course combiné 12 km en canoë et 17 km de course à pied

17 km

08:40

Running
20 km

Location

Location of the race on the map

Choose a Race

Semi-marathon

Marathon

Course combiné 12 km en canoë et 17 km de course à pied