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Trail de la Vallée de l'Ouche
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Recurring Marathon races near Dijon
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Ekiden Du Colisee - Autun
Ekiden Du Colisee is a six-runner road relay held in Autun, located in France's Saone-et-Loire department. The team collectively covers the full marathon distance of 42.195 km, meaning the marathon is split among runners instead of a single individual completing the entire route.
The start and finish lines are situated at Autun's Roman theater, providing the race with a distinct home base. The course is a road circuit with minimal elevation change, approximately 50 meters of gain. Augusto'Trail Autun Running is the organizing body for this event.
Marathon des Grands Crus
The Marathon des Grands Crus begins in Dijon, located in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, directing participants along the Route des Grands Crus. This autumn event offers multiple race distances: 5 km, 10 km, a half marathon, and the full 42.195 km marathon. The schedule also features roller events and hikes, extending beyond a typical road-running weekend.
The course highlights Burgundy's landscape, winding through vineyards and past châteaux, with Dijon's architecture featured near the city. Aid stations are supported by Leclerc Marsannay, and regional cuisine is integrated into the course's character. The event incorporates local elements like the Nuiton-Beaunoy wine cellar, K6FM’s Kombi-K6 at the Allées du Parc, a 23 km roller race, and shuttle services for participant transport.
Marathon des grands crus - Dijon
The Marathon des Grands Crus takes place in Dijon during October, within France’s Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, at the center of the Côte-d’Or. Participants can choose from four distances: a full marathon (42.195 km), a half marathon (21.1 km), a 10 km race, and a 5 km option suitable for beginners or families.
The event encourages participants to explore Dijon while running, with the city’s Burgundian architecture contributing to its appeal. Saint Bénigne Cathedral is among the noted landmarks. The shorter race options ensure the event is accessible beyond marathon specialists, welcoming first-time runners and those seeking a manageable city run.
Marathon des Vins du Jura
The Marathon des Vins du Jura is a road race held in Dole, in France's Jura department. Its wine theme is evident from the name. Typically run in mid-October, it offers participants multiple distances: a 42.195 km marathon, a half marathon, 10 km, 6 km, relay events, and races for children and juniors. The shorter La Doloise races support a charity.
The event takes place in Dole, a historic city and former capital of Franche-Comte, and is also known as Terre de Pasteur. The race emphasizes the Jura region's identity, incorporating wine tasting, local food, vineyards, town streets, and natural landscapes into the program. Recent marathon results indicate a smaller field for the full marathon, creating a more intimate atmosphere compared to large city marathons. The broader weekend events cater to families, relay teams, casual runners, and club members.
Semi-marathon de la vente des vins de Beaune
The Semi-marathon de la Vente des Vins de Beaune takes place over a weekend in November in Burgundy, featuring a 21.097 km half marathon through the Côte de Beaune wine region. It is linked to Beaune and its wine-sale period. The event also offers Les Foulées Beaunoises (10.4 km), races for youth, a night run, hikes, and canicross.
The half marathon route follows the hilly vineyard roads of the Côte de Beaune, differing from a simple flat city course. Over 5,000 participants compete in the half marathon and the 10.4 km race annually. Many attendees come from Bourgogne, Franche-Comté, Île-de-France, and Rhône-Alpes, alongside participants from other parts of France and internationally. This event is a long-standing part of the Burgundian running schedule, with numerous past editions.
Semi Marathon Vente Des Vins Des Hospices De Nuits St Georges - Nuits Saint Georges
The Semi Marathon Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits Saint Georges takes place in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte-d'Or, Burgundy, coinciding with the town's Hospices wine sale. The primary event is a 21.1 km half marathon featuring approximately 100 meters of elevation gain. It is complemented by a 10 km race with about 60 meters of climbing, children's races, joëlette participants, and a brief 1.5 km option. An 11 km Nordic walk, beginning in the morning at a self-determined pace, offers on-site registration and a more challenging profile with around 205 meters of climbing.
The event is managed by Nuits Semi-Marathon Organisation, attracting over 3,000 participants to the town center, necessitating staggered starts for efficient flow. The half marathon and 10 km races have distinct start times, with children and joëlettes starting earlier. The race is closely linked to the Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits Saint Georges, meaning runners participate during the town's wine auction weekend. Having completed over twenty editions, the semi-marathon experiences high demand, with registration often closing nearly two months prior to the event.
Semi-marathon et 10 km de Nuits-Saint-Georges
In Nuits-Saint-Georges, a wine town in Côte-d'Or, Burgundy, this race weekend offers a half marathon and shorter running options, coinciding with the Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges. The primary events are the 21.097 km semi-marathon and the 10 km. Children's races, joëlette starts for assisted-wheelchair teams, and a morning Nordic walk are also scheduled. Over 3,000 runners participate, leading organizers to implement staggered starts for manageable flow through the town center.
The course presents moderate, not mountainous, terrain. The 10 km includes approximately 60 m of elevation gain, the half marathon around 100 m, and the Nordic walk, at 11 km, is steeper with 205 m of gain. The setting is the Côte de Nuits, a compact vineyard region, placing the race within a weekend focused on local wine and town festivities. Association Nuits Semi-Marathon Organisation manages the event, now in its twenty-first edition. The participation of runners, walkers, children, and joëlette teams contributes to a community sports day atmosphere.
Corrida de Seurre
Corrida de Seurre is a semi-nocturnal running event in Seurre, organized by the Triathlon Club Seurrois. Participants can select from children's races, 5 km, 10 km, or a half marathon, with starts in the late afternoon as daylight diminishes. The course is designed for speed: it is nearly flat, featuring only about 13 m of elevation gain, and it is suitable for runners aiming for an early-season personal best.
The course largely follows the quays along the Saône River, combining town streets with the open atmosphere of the waterfront. The 10 km includes refreshments during the second loop, and all participants receive full refreshments at the finish. The event embraces a disco theme, offering prizes for the top three costumes and hosting an 8 PM “Disco Night Fever” after-party featuring 70s and 80s music.
Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise
The Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise takes place in Givry, a commune in Saône-et-Loire within Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise wine region. This spring running event offers distances from short races up to the full 42.195 km marathon, allowing participants to choose from a 5 or 8 km run, a half marathon, or the full marathon. Approximately 6,000 runners participate annually, creating the atmosphere of a significant local event rather than a small village run.
The course guides participants through the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards, integrating local wine and food into the event's character. The race features several middle-distance options, a children's race, starting corrals, baggage check, and pacers for those aiming for a specific finish time. It functions as a Burgundy race weekend where marathon enthusiasts, recreational runners, families, and those interested in local produce converge on Givry for a shared experience.
Marathon des vins de la côte chalonnaise - Givry
The Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise is a March running weekend held in Givry, near Chalon-sur-Saône in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. While the weather can still be frosty, the program offers a wide range of distances: 8 km, 12 km, a half marathon, a full 42.195 km marathon, a three-person Mara3 option, and children’s races. Approximately 6,000 runners participate annually, with larger events attracting close to 8,000 runners and thousands of spectators.
Saturday features races winding through wine villages and communes including Givry, Mercurey, Rully, Fontaines, Dracy-le-Fort, and Aluze. The marathon's food-and-wine focus is central; runners refer to it as “the best table in France for 42 km.” The weekend emphasizes local gastronomy, Côte Chalonnaise wines, heritage, and community support. Sunday shifts focus to the Randonnée du Marathon in Buxy, an open hike with 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and 20 km options, where volunteers manage aid stations, provide encouragement, and assist with race operations.
Trail de la Chouette
The Trail de la Chouette is a trail running series held in late April in Dijon, located in the Côte-d'Or department of Burgundy, France. It takes place in the Parc Naturel de la Combe à la Serpent, a park exceeding 300 hectares on the city's outskirts. Runners navigate forest paths, tall trees, steep elevation changes, and open vistas overlooking Dijon from higher elevations. The event features multiple distances, ranging from the 13 km La Chevêchette to the 65 km La Lapone, with intermediate races named l'Epervière, La Hulotte, and Le Grand Duc. The 13 km race attracts the largest number of participants, while the longer distances are designed for those seeking a challenging day on hilly terrain.
All races share a common start and finish point, though the difficulty varies significantly with distance. The 13 km course includes approximately 350 meters of climbing, the 20 km course around 490 meters, and the longer routes present greater ascents. The marathon-distance race is noted with about 2,100 meters of combined ascent and descent, and the 65 km race features roughly 2,000 meters of climbing and descent. The series emphasizes trail running over road racing, with one description stating it is "trail, trail, trail." Post-race, participants can sample local Burgundian flavors, including Dijon mustard, truffles, and Burgundy snails.
Relais des roses
Relais des Roses is a road relay held in late April in Châtenoy-en-Bresse, located in France’s Saône-et-Loire department. Teams of six participants complete a marathon-length course, with each runner covering 6 km individually before the entire team runs the final 6 km together. The event welcomes participants of all abilities, offering men’s, women’s, and mixed categories, making it suitable for clubs, companies, associations, families, and groups of friends.
The course winds around Prairie Saint-Nicolas and features minimal elevation gain, approximately 20 meters. The focus is therefore on team coordination and pacing rather than navigating ascents. Established in 2004, the race is currently organized by Chalon Triathlon Club. Organizations and clubs have the option to register multiple teams. Support facilities, including aid stations and changing rooms, are provided. The event includes an announcer and an on-site refreshment stand, contributing to a communal atmosphere.
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About Marathon races in Dijon
Dijon Training Notes
Dijon hosts 13 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Parc de la Colombière when they want clean rhythm, because the loop gives 2 km on wide, flat paths. Lac Kir gives runners a 3.5 to 5 km circuit for easy Z2, and the water can feel dead quiet early. The Coulée Verte runs north-south through Dijon and gives 6 to 10 km of asphalt for intervals. Les Dijonctés meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with music, varied routes, and a proper group mood. Marathon des Grands Crus, Foulées du Lac Kir, Trail de la Chouette, and La course du bien public are the anchor races.
Locals ride from Port du Canal when they want flat base miles, because the Canal de Bourgogne towpath runs west for tens of kilometers. The Coulée Verte route gives cyclists 34 km along the Burgundy Canal towpath, and Dijon gives the wider network 250 km of cycle paths. The Val Suzon loop gives 63 km with moderate climbs, starts through Dijon's northern neighborhoods, then drops back toward the Burgundy Canal. The Vineyard Route runs from Dijon to Beaune for around 25 km. The climbs sit south on the côte, around the vineyards, La Combe à la Serpent, Le Bâtier, and Vallée de l'Ouche.
Spring and autumn suit Dijon best, because the vineyards, Canal de Bourgogne, and Val Suzon all feel built for steady training then. Summer brings warm to hot humid days, so locals start early, keep Z2 honest, and watch the frequent thunderstorms. Winter changes the rhythm for runners and riders, with cool to cold mornings, moderate night frosts, fog, rain, and daytime thawing. Parc de la Colombière and Lac Kir stay useful for short loops, while the towpath and Coulée Verte keep things simple when the côte or singletrack feels too wet.