100km de la Somme & Marathon d'Amiens-Métropole

The 100km de la Somme & Marathon d'Amiens-Métropole centers on a 100 km road ultra in Amiens, offering marathon and half marathon distances for those seeking a shorter race. The main event has been a fixture in French long-distance running since 1979, initially as the 100 km du Val de Somme, later known as the 100 km d'Amiens. Its establishment aimed to promote road running in Picardy, making it France's second-oldest 100 km race, following Millau. The race began with 150 participants and 55 finishers, evolving into a significant ultra event that once attracted over 1,000 starters and more than 600 classified finishers. Its initial years were marked by speed, with the women's 100 km world record set there and course records frequently broken. The course was later rerouted to a 10 km circuit within Amiens for safety, a change that impacted participation, leading to a 17-year hiatus before its revival. French championships have been hosted multiple times, and the current event provides distances from 21 km to 100 km during the same Amiens race weekend.