Marathon races near Carros

Courir pour une Fleur is a road-race weekend in Antibes, on the French Riviera, with adult races typically held around Cap d'Antibes in autumn. The primary distances are a 10 km race and a half marathon; recent information indicates the shorter distance is 9.7 km. The event is organized by the Antibes sports department and Espérance Racing Athlétisme d'Antibes, expecting over 4,000 participants annually. The adult races commence in the morning by the sea, with Salis beach and Le Ponteil designated as the race area. The course follows roads alongside the Mediterranean, circling Cap d'Antibes with the Côte d'Azur coastline consistently in view. The weekend also features children's races at Fort Carré stadium, with distances ranging from 765 m to 2,650 m for various age groups. This is a long-standing local event, having passed its fortieth edition, attracting a diverse field from young athletes to juniors, seniors, masters, club runners, and local participants.

Marathon de Sanremo is a road-running event in Sanremo, on Italy’s Ligurian coast, taking place in early December. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2.5K Family Run. This range of distances accommodates competitive racing, casual participation, juniors, adults, and families. The 5K is free and open to all ages, including timing, medical support, refreshments, bag storage, and a finisher medal for those completing the course. The course follows the former railway line along the Ligurian Sea, utilizing the cycle path within the Riviera dei Fiori coastal park. It is predominantly straight and nearly flat, run as an out-and-back. This profile suits runners aiming for a personal best, though coastal winds can be a factor. The railway project that elevated and duplicated the tracks created usable land by the sea, and the race now uses this path through Sanremo, a city known for its gardens, exotic plants, and flower cultivation.

The Sanremo Marathon is a road race held in Sanremo, along the Ligurian Sea, in early December. The marathon covers the standard 42.195 km distance. It begins and ends at the Sanremo Athletics Stadium in Pian di Poma. The course is FIDAL-approved, and participants have a six-hour time limit. The race weekend also features a half marathon, a non-competitive 10 km, a 5 km Ospedaletti Run, and a 2.5 km Family Run, catering to both licensed marathoners and those seeking shorter distances. The route starts on the athletics track before transitioning to the Riviera dei Fiori cycle path, following the old railway line by the sea. Runners proceed towards Ospedaletti, then return through Sanremo. The course continues east through Arma di Taggia, Riva Ligure, and Santo Stefano al Mare. A turnaround point is located before the San Lorenzo tunnel, with the return leg heading west back to Sanremo. Organizers describe the course as very fast, straight, and nearly flat, suitable for runners aiming for personal bests. Entry requirements align with Italian federation standards, necessitating a FIDAL card, a World Athletics license, or a RunCard with the appropriate competitive medical certificate.

Trail des Baous takes place the weekend of July 15-16 in Saint-Jeannet, organized by Longo Trail. It offers mountain running above the French Riviera, distinct from a flat road race. The primary trail events are a 42 km with 2,200 m of elevation gain and an 18 km with 850 m of gain, providing options for a long mountain run or a shorter, hilly trail race. The routes are set between the Mercantour mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, with views toward the Esterel massif and the Italian coast. The weekend also features the Foulée des Baous races alongside the main trail challenge: a 10 km with 250 m of climbing, a 5 km with 120 m of climbing, and children's races. This format establishes it as a local running festival rather than a singular event.

The Semi-Marathon International de Nice is a half marathon held annually in April in Nice, France, following the city's Mediterranean coast. The primary event is 21.1 km, complemented by a 10K, a 5K, and a 5 km family relay, ensuring participation beyond dedicated half-marathon competitors. The half marathon has an elevation gain of approximately 65 metres, and the 10K about 31 metres, offering routes that are accessible yet not entirely flat. Azur Sport Organisation manages the event, with both the half marathon and 10K open to para-athletes. The race commences near Jardin Albert 1er and the Théâtre de Verdure, proceeding through notable Nice streets and waterfront landmarks such as the Promenade des Anglais, Hôtel Negresco, Port Lympia, and Place Masséna. Established in the early 1990s, it quickly attracted a more competitive international field, particularly from East Africa; since the mid-1990s, only two non-Kenyan men have won. No male runner has secured victory more than once, whereas Romania's Alina Gherasim achieved three consecutive wins in the women's race. The event also supports charity, donating one euro from each entry fee to the Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes, and participants can engage in a Breakfast Run the day prior.