Marathon International du Beaujolais 2026

The Marathon International du Beaujolais takes place in November in Villefranche-sur-Saône, a town in France’s Rhône department known for Beaujolais wine. The primary event is a 42.195 km marathon. The weekend also features a half marathon, the 13 km du Rhône, trail races, and solidarity walks, attracting participants beyond just marathon specialists. The marathon route winds through the Beaujolais hills on roads and vineyard paths, passing wine-growing villages, vineyards, and châteaux. The event emphasizes its local food-and-wine character, described in its own materials as “The Magic Charity Running Festival.” Race coverage notes it as a venue for both tasting and athletic challenge. It is one of France’s larger marathons, known for being a spirited, somewhat unconventional race rather than a purely time-focused road marathon.