Semi-Marathon de Monéteau de l'Amitié et des Villes Jumelées 2027

The Semi-Marathon de Monéteau de l'Amitié et des Villes Jumelées is a spring half marathon held in Monéteau, Yonne, near Auxerre. Organized by AJ Monéteau, the main event is a flat 21 km road race, accompanied by a 5 km race. It attracts approximately 600 to 700 participants annually, drawing runners from across France and a consistent contingent of about fifty German participants. The half marathon follows a single loop course, beginning and ending on the route d'Auxerre in Monéteau. The route passes through local neighborhoods before returning via Gurgy. The race holds a regional designation, serves as a qualifier for the French championship, and also hosts the Yonne and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté championship races. The event maintains a friendly club atmosphere, featuring a Saturday pasta dinner, a dedicated post-race meal, activities for younger participants, and a 13 km hike and Nordic walk that proceeds in the opposite direction of the race.