The Lourdes - Tarbes semi-marathon is a flat running event held in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Tarbes serves as the race headquarters, though Lourdes is featured in the event's name. It takes place on a Sunday in November, featuring a 21.1 km half marathon, a 12 km Lanne-Tarbes race, and a 12 km walk.
The course is simple: both running distances have no recorded elevation gain, and the walk is accessible to all. Registration fees are reasonable, with the half marathon costing 17 € and the 12 km race or walk at 12 €. After crossing the finish line in Tarbes, runners can explore Jardin Massey, a 14-hectare public garden recognized with France’s “Jardin remarquable” label.