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4JUL
Run · road · Marathon
La Course entre Mer et Forêt - Semi Marathon et 10 km
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage · 75 km away
SEP 12
12SEP
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Trail National Côte d'Opale en Pas de Calais
Wimereux · 77 km away
13SEP
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Course du pays du Coquelicot - Albert
Albert · 59 km away
14SEP
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Festu la course - Festubert
Festubert · 7 km away
19SEP
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Trail de la pyramidale - Wingles
Wingles · 16 km away
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20SEP
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Nieuwpoort Marathon
Nieuport · 67 km away
20SEP
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In Flanders Fields Marathon
Dixmuide · 58 km away
20SEP
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Long Course Weekend Belgium
Nieuport · 67 km away
21SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Semi-marathon de Marcq-en-Baroeul - Marcq-en-Barœul
Marcq-en-Barœul · 36 km away
26SEP
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Trail des 3 Forts
Le Portel · 78 km away
26SEP
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Kwaremont Trail
Kluisbergen · 68 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Marathon Bière Flandre Festival
Bergues · 51 km away
27SEP
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AZ Delta Aflossingsmarathon
Roeselare · 57 km away
Béthune · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Béthune
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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.
100 Km de la Somme et Marathon d'Amiens Métropole
The 100 Km de la Somme et Marathon d'Amiens Métropole is a road-running series held in Amiens, in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, in early October. The program includes three distances: a 100 km ultramarathon, a marathon, and a half marathon. The half marathon is open to solo runners or three-person relay teams. The event began in 1979, and the 100 km race holds a strong reputation in France because of its distance, history, and position on the long-distance calendar.
All three routes follow the Somme river, traveling between Amiens, the surrounding countryside, and Picardy villages. The marathon turns around at Bourdon, while the 100 km continues west to Pont-Rémy. Runners pass locations such as Picquigny, Breilly, Condé-Folie, and Longpré-les-Corps-Saints. The courses combine urban sections with greenways, paths, riverside stretches, and open natural areas, creating a sense of a long journey through the Somme valley rather than repeated laps.
Ekiden France Environnement
The Ekiden France Environnement is a road relay marathon held at Stadium Lille Métropole in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille in Hauts-de-France, scheduled for mid-October. Six-person teams complete the full 42.195 km marathon distance. The legs are set: 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 7.195 km. Each runner must be distinct, making it a team effort rather than relying on one strong individual.
The course utilizes a loop, run once or twice based on the relay leg. This format originates from Japan, where an ekiden is a long-distance team relay. This version emphasizes handoffs, pacing, and team support. The shorter legs suit club runners, students, workplace teams, families, beginners, and experienced runners aiming to test their speed over 5 to 10 km. Children's and junior races are also included, extending the day beyond the main six-runner marathon relay.
100 km & marathon de la Somme - Amiens
The 100 km & marathon de la Somme - Amiens is a race series held in Amiens, France, featuring a full marathon and a 100 km ultra. It is organized by L'Amicale du Val de Somme, a local running club affiliated with the French athletics federation.
The event is part of a club culture, not a large commercial race. The organizing club welcomes runners of all levels, provides free or coached training, offers personal advice, and hosts local competitions like the Amiens marathon.
Artémis Trail Festival
Artémis Trail Festival is a late-October trail running event in Godewaersvelde, a village in the Nord department of France’s Hauts-de-France region. The race distances offered are 13 km, 15 km, 25 km, and 42 km. The longer courses include significant elevation, with 600 m of ascent on the 25 km and 1,000 m on the 42 km, while the 13 km has 380 m of positive elevation gain.
The schedule gives the festival its clearest personality: the 15 km starts in the afternoon, but the 25 km and 42 km begin in the early evening, and the 13 km starts later at night. The event embraces that after-dark mood with the line, “Eating at night is necessarily a good idea!” Runners can expect a local trail festival rather than a road-race format, with practical information published for course details, registration, bib pickup, and results.
Marathon International de Lille
The Marathon International de Lille is a 42.195-kilometer road marathon beginning in Lille, the capital of Flanders. It is set for an autumn return after more than thirty years. The Ligue Hauts-de-France d'Athlétisme is organizing the event, reintroducing the marathon distance to a city already known for its popular running events.
The specific marathon route is still to be announced, but Lille's races typically feature relatively flat terrain, conducive to fast running times. The city's half-marathon course has seen three French records and one junior world record set, and the overall race day surrounding the half marathon has attracted 18,000 participants. Spectators can anticipate enthusiastic support along the streets, with encouragement noted throughout the course. A notable mark from the marathon's past is Chantal Langlacé's time of 2:33:58, achieved by the French runner on the Lille course.
Course de Noël des moulins - Steenvoorde
The Course de Noël des Moulins is a running event held in December in Steenvoorde, Northern France. It features a 21.097 km half marathon and a 12 km race. The half marathon begins first, with the 12 km race following. Participation is open to all runners, not exclusively club or elite athletes.
The organizers describe it as the most unconventional running race in Northern France, incorporating beer and music into its race-day character. It is one of the more popular running events in the region at the close of the year. The half marathon listing provides practical route information, including a GPX trace for those who wish to preview the course beforehand.
Semi-marathon de la terre des 2 caps - Ferques
The Trail and Semi Marathon de la terre des 2 Caps takes place in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France, near Ambleteuse and Ferques, organized by Marquise Athlétisme. The event features several morning races: a 30 km trail run, distinct half marathons for women and men, a 10 km race, Nordic walking, and youth races.
The 30 km trail begins the day, followed by Nordic walking, then the half marathons and 10 km. The youth events conclude the morning. The youth categories range from Minimes to Eveil Athlétic, welcoming participants of all ages. Entry fees are reasonable, with the half marathon priced at approximately 14-15 EUR, the 10 km at about 10-11 EUR, and Nordic walking at around 8-9 EUR, depending on the registration source.
Semi-Marathon Et Trails De La Terre Des 2 Caps - Marquise
The Semi-Marathon et Trails de la Terre des 2 Caps takes place at the Capoolco aquatic, sports, and cultural complex in Marquise, northern France. The race weekend, held in March, offers a 30 km trail race, a 21.1 km half marathon, and a 10 km road race named La route des carrières. A roughly 10 km walk, Cap en Marche, is also available, along with a Laser Run event for younger participants.
The 30 km trail includes approximately 320 meters of climbing, the half marathon has 180 meters of gain, and the 10 km race features 100 meters. None of the main running races are entirely flat. Marquise Athlétisme volunteers, in conjunction with the Communauté de Communes de La Terre des 2 Caps, organize the event. ULCO STAPS students also provide assistance during race weekend. This series has reached at least its 34th edition and features five events at Capoolco.
North C Trail
North C Trail takes participants through the sand and dunes of Koksijde, located on Belgium's North Sea coast. This coastal trail event occurs in early March, offering race distances from 13 km up to a full 42 km. The North C Walk is also part of the program, held the day before the main races, allowing those who prefer the beach and dunes without running to participate in the weekend's activities. The races are recognized with a UTMB Index listing, and a recent event attracted over 1,200 participants.
The course incorporates the sea, beach, dunes, and Westhoek forest areas, avoiding city streets or flat promenade paths. Its notable ascent is the Hoge Blekker, Belgium's highest dune, which serves as a distinct local landmark and presents significant loose-sand challenges. The 42 km course has 218 m of elevation gain, while the 29 km option has 540 m, suggesting the middle distance might feel more demanding than the marathon on paper. Aid stations and live timing are available, with registration managed via SQM Time / Passion for sports.
Semi-marathon de la coulée verte - Salouël
The Semi-marathon de la Coulée Verte is a 21.1 km race in Salouël, Somme, northern France, starting at 10:00 from Rue Jean Jaurès. It is a straightforward half marathon with approximately 70 meters of elevation gain, presenting a gentle profile rather than a mountainous one. The event also features the Semi-relais ENDRIX, a two-person relay for teams wishing to divide the distance.
Esprit Run organizes the race, now in its 16th edition. The FFA label is significant as the half marathon serves as a qualifier for the French championships, attracting runners aiming for an official standard, alongside local participants and relay teams. The race's core offering is a measured half marathon in Salouël, with official rankings provided by Courses80, and a relay option complementing the individual race.
Semi-marathon et 10 km de la ballastière - Aire-sur-la-Lys
La Ballastière offers a half marathon and a 10 km race in Aire-sur-la-Lys, a town in Pas-de-Calais, northern France. Both races begin at 10:00 from the Paul Nestier sports park on Avenue Carnot. A 10 km Nordic walk starts two minutes later. OSA Athlétisme organizes the event, which follows a simple local format: one start, three options, and distances suitable for half-marathon runners or those seeking a shorter morning run.
The half marathon is the standard 21.1 km. The 10 km running race and Nordic walk also cover 10 km. Bib pickup is available the day before at Intersport Arques and on race morning at Stade Nestier in Aire-sur-la-Lys, where late registration is possible for a small fee. Non-licensed adult runners require a valid PPS attestation. Minors who are not licensed must complete a health questionnaire.
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About Marathon races in Béthune
Béthune Base Miles
Béthune hosts 29 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 Béthune from the Grand'Place to Parc de la Gare d'eau. The 78 km route works for a short shakeout. The 76 km route covers the same easy loop. 13 km. The loop is 4 km and gains 26 meters. The brief names Stade Béthunois Football Club and Futsal Club béthunois, but no dedicated run club. Les Foulées de l'amitié, La ronde des Beffrois, and Les 24h de la Gare d'Eau anchor the calendar.
Locals ride out of Béthune with flat base miles first, then look toward the slag heaps when they want bite. The Béthunois sits between the Artois hills and the Lys plain, so the climbing is not alpine, but the changes come fast enough for intervals. The brief names no cycling routes and no cycling club, so the scene reads more DIY than shop-ride formal. Tour des 100 Communes starts and finishes in Béthune and works as the anchor event. Brevet de Randonneurs Mondiaux 200 km in Beuvry gives the long-distance crowd a proper gran fondo-style target. Run and bike de Béthune keeps the mixed crowd close to town.
October suits Béthune well because the Parc de la Gare d'eau course has those autumn colors and can still land sunny and mild. Locals use that window for steady Z2, short crit-style efforts on town edges, and race days that finish big on the Grand'Place near the Beffroi. Summer has no specific source detail in the brief, so the safe read is simple town loops, Annezin outings, and easy laps through Parc de la Gare d'eau. Winter has no specific source detail either, so runners and riders keep the same local anchors and let the slag heaps or paved square decide the day.