Brooks Marathon du Lac d'Annecy

The Brooks Marathon du Lac d'Annecy is a spring road marathon in Annecy, France, that runs beside Lake Annecy with the Alps nearby. Established in 1980 and sanctioned by the French Athletics Federation, it is a race weekend with multiple options: participants can select the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a walking event, which includes Nordic walking. The full marathon begins on Avenue du Petit Port, with seeded waves organizing runners by pace. The course follows the lake's western shore and passes through some of Annecy's well-known public areas, such as Le Paquier promenade, the Gardens of Europe, Parc Charles Bosson, and the Bout du Lac Nature Reserve. Runners encounter sections alongside turquoise water, shaded paths, and expansive mountain vistas. The course is also noted as challenging, meaning it is more than just a scenic race. It attracts runners seeking a French spring marathon in a lake-and-mountain environment, alongside local participants and those running shorter distances during the same weekend.