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Ekiden des Plages
Canet-en-Roussillon · 73 km away
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Semi-marathon de Vendanges - Teyran
Teyran · 69 km away
Béziers · 80 km
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Semi-Marathon de Sète
The Semi-Marathon de Sète is an October road race held in Sète, a port city in Hérault, Occitanie, situated next to the Thau Lagoon. The primary event is the 21.1 km half marathon, complemented by shorter 10 km and 5 km races, ensuring participation opportunities beyond just half-marathon competitors.
The race route features sections along the coast, a notable detail from the event's information. The event benefits the charity Les Dys Mille Pas. Its promotional materials highlight community, shared experiences, inclusivity, and personal challenge. The entry fees are set at 10 EUR for the 5 km, 15 EUR for the 10 km, and 25 EUR for the half marathon.
Trail du Salagou - Clermont-l'Hérault
The Trail du Salagou begins at the Plage de Clermont-l'Hérault, situated on the edge of Lac du Salagou, approximately 30 minutes from Montpellier in the Hérault region. This event offers multiple trail-running distances: the 42 km Marathon du Salagou, the 27 km Tour du Lac, the 13 km Presqu'île, a 5 km mini trail, children's races of 500 m, 1000 m, and 2500 m, and a 12 km Nordic walk.
The race's distinctive characteristic is the red Salagou earth, known as ruffe, which imparts its unique color and texture to the lakeside paths. The 13 km course traces the shores near Clermont-l'Hérault and Liausson before encircling the Presqu'île de la Sure; the Nordic walk shares this route and includes timed rankings. The 27 km and 42 km races incorporate more diverse terrain, featuring singletrack, wider paths, and frequent changes in rhythm on the red soil. Clermont Endurance is the organizer, and the participation of marathon runners, shorter-distance trail runners, walkers, and children creates a comprehensive club-style race day rather than a singular event.
Béziers Urban Trail
Béziers Urban Trail is an October urban trail race held in Béziers, a city in Hérault, southern France, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Haut Languedoc mountains. Its main route covers 42 km with approximately 900 m of elevation gain, requiring solid trail running experience despite the urban environment. The event is also described as “run & rando,” allowing participants to choose between a competitive race or a leisurely exploration of the old city.
The course winds through Béziers’ historic center, guiding participants past well-known landmarks and into less-explored areas of this ancient city. The race coincides with the Journées du patrimoine (Heritage Days), integrating local history directly into the event's purpose. This race attracts a diverse field for an urban event and is organized by YESWERUN in collaboration with Les Chameaux de Béziers Triathlon.
Trail du Salagou
Trail du Salagou offers several trail races starting from Clermont-l'Hérault, located next to Lac du Salagou in southern France, approximately 30 minutes from Montpellier. The event takes place in October, providing runners with various distances. Options range from a 5 km mini trail to the 42 km Marathon du Salagou. Additionally, there is the 27 km Tour du Lac, the 13 km Presqu'île route, a 12 km Nordic walking event, and children's races of 500 m, 1,000 m, and 2,500 m. The day is designed for both families and dedicated trail runners.
The course winds through the red earth surrounding the lake, known as ruffe, which gives Salagou its characteristic color underfoot. The 13 km race traces the shores near Clermont-l'Hérault and Liausson before circling the Presqu'île de la Sure, offering unobstructed views of the lake. The longer courses utilize singletrack and wider paths, featuring frequent changes in pace and undulating terrain instead of high mountains. One measured Tour du Lac route spans just under 27 km with approximately 501 m of elevation gain and descent, with altitudes ranging between roughly 128 m and 227 m. Participants include marathon trail runners, participants in shorter races, Nordic walkers, children, and individuals seeking their first experience racing on Salagou's distinctive red lakeside terrain.
Marathon du Boutenac en Corbières
The Marathon du Boutenac en Corbières is a 42-kilometer gourmet marathon in the Aude region of southern France, run during grape harvest season. It begins at the Château de Boutenac in the village center and can be completed solo or as a relay. Wine tasting is integrated into the day, not reserved for the finish. Organizers describe it as Occitanie’s first festive gourmet marathon, aiming for runners to complete a real marathon while experiencing the Corbières wine country intimately.
The route crosses several communes, including Montséret near the halfway mark, serving as the second relay point for teams. Runners pass through locations like Thézan-les-Corbières and proceed toward Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, where the cooperative winery provides a refreshment stop. Approximately 450 participants took part in the inaugural event, with teams traveling from as distant as Vendée. Run & Trail d’Ornaisons coordinates the race, supported by local volunteers, officials, a stage announcer, and winemakers offering tastings along the path.
Marathon des Barjots
The Marathon des Barjots, held in December in Montarnaud, Hérault, France, is designed for runners who enjoy changing surfaces during a race. The name suggests that finishers must be somewhat "barjot," or crazy, as the marathon distance is divided into a challenging road section and a demanding trail section.
The initial 21.097 km take place on roads and include an ascent of nearly 500 m, presenting a strenuous start. Participants then reach a transition area for shoe changes and refueling, with the clock continuing to run, similar to a triathlon transition. The subsequent 21.097 km traverse technical and engaging singletrack trails, featuring difficult climbs and an additional 800 m of elevation gain. The event attracts a focused, competitive field, with one solo edition recording 126 finishers.
Nature MarathonMan
Nature MarathonMan is a December running series held in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, located in the Hérault region of Occitanie. The series offers a road race program with a trail-and-nature atmosphere. Participants can select from a marathon, a Semi + Marathon (24 km), a 10 km race, or relay formats for teams of two to four. The event also includes a health walk and children’s races.
The course is designed to accommodate both novice and experienced runners through its varied distances. The Semi + race, a 24 km event, attracts a significant number of participants, with over a thousand starters recorded in past results. The event provides 100 free bibs and features the Roda Nature Challenge.
Semi-marathon de Maraussan
The Semi-marathon de Maraussan is a 21.0975 km road race held in Maraussan, a village within the Hérault department of Occitanie in southern France. It takes place in late February, beginning at 09:30. Participants can compete in the full half marathon individually or as a two-person relay team.
The race commences in front of the Esprit Gare cultural hall on Place Marcel Barrère in Maraussan. The course combines village streets with more open, natural terrain. The relay exchange point is located in Cazouls-lès-Béziers, after which the race heads back to Maraussan for the conclusion. Bib collection is available on race morning near the start line. This event is suitable for those running their first half marathon and for seasoned runners seeking a simple, local road race.
Ceven Trail
Ceven'Trail offers five mountain trail races, plus children's races, in Le Vigan, Gard, Occitanie, bordering the Cévennes National Park. It takes place annually near the end of winter or early spring, when the hills may appear springlike while higher elevations can still be cold. Distances range from a 12 km short trail with 450 m of elevation gain to a 101 km ultra with 4,400 m of gain, catering to both novice trail runners and those seeking an extended mountain challenge.
The courses feature marked trails through the Cévennes, situated between the Causses and the Massif de l'Aigoual. They include technical segments, runnable sections, ascents, elevation changes, and scenic viewpoints. The 101 km Ultra du Bout du Cirque begins at night. The 63 km Trail aux Étoiles is the series' longest-standing long-distance event, and the 42 km Marathon de la Toureille combines tracks, paths, and roads. For a mid-distance option with 1,000 m of climbing, the 23 km Trail de l'Oignon Doux is available, while the 12 km Trail du Pays Viganais, though short, is sufficiently steep to qualify as a genuine trail race. The event also maintains permanent marked routes for running enthusiasts outside of race weekend, and its trail school introduces children aged 7 to 15 to trail running in a natural environment.
Ceven trail - Le Vigan
Montpellier run festival
The Montpellier Run Festival begins on the promenade du Peyrou in Montpellier, located in France’s Hérault department, and takes place over a weekend in mid-April. It is a road-running festival offering various distances, from 500 m to 3 km for children, up to the full 42.195 km marathon. Additionally, there is a half marathon, a 10 km, a 5 km, and an Ekiden relay covering the marathon distance.
The marathon is known as “Marathonpellier,” and the event’s slogan references the local department name: “Be the Hérault of your race.” The runner village at Peyrou transforms into a Saturday evening music festival, featuring live performances after the shorter races and relay. This format caters to a diverse audience: families can participate in the children’s races, less experienced runners can choose the 5 km or 10 km, and marathoners or relay teams can take on the longer Sunday challenge.
Marathon Côte Indigo
The Marathon Côte Indigo begins in Saint-Pierre-la-Mer, a seaside resort on France’s Mediterranean coast in Fleury, Aude department, Occitanie. This mid-April event offers a weekend of road running, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, relay marathon, Nordic walking, non-timed options, and children’s races, catering to both serious runners and families.
The course runs between the Mediterranean Sea and the Massif de la Clape, passing beaches, vineyards, garrigue scrubland, and a section of the local wine route. The marathon features approximately 127 meters of elevation gain, with the 10 km and 5 km courses having less, around 40 and 20 meters respectively. Live music from fanfares and bandas is present along the route. The 5 km race benefits the Arpan du Grand Narbonne animal refuge. Participation has grown significantly, from over 2,000 runners at its first edition to more than 4,000 in recent years.
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Béziers Training Notes
Béziers hosts 18 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 Béziers with a bit of bite, because the city sits on a bluff above the river Orb. The city centre gives you honest up-and-down work, and the Béziers Urban Trail leans into it hard. The courses lead you up and down town, with Les Allées Paul Riquet, Plateau des Poètes, Pont Vieux, and Place Jean Jaurès all in the mix. Runners use the Pont Vieux for that classic view of Béziers. AS Béziers Hérault, AS Béziers, and Béziers Angels keep the club scene visible. Béziers Urban Trail, Beziers night run, Semi-marathon de Maraussan, Ensé'Run, and Ronde de la tam give the calendar its anchor event feel.
Locals ride from easy Z2 spins to proper MTB days without overthinking it. The Canal du Midi gives family pace, recovery miles, and flat base miles near the Pont-canal de l'Orb and Fonseranes locks. Béziers Méditerranée marks over 192 kilometers of mountain bike trails through pine forests, vineyards, and wine châteaux. The Vineyards of Béziers route runs 28 km from Béziers and suits MTB or Touring bikes. Riders climb to Saint-Nazaire Cathedral for views over Languedoc, the Caroux mountains, and even the Pyrenees on a clear day. The climbs sit around Corneilhan, vineyard foothills, and the Balcons de Corneilhan.
July runs hot here, and locals move early when the plan says intervals, Z2, or a long ride. Cicadas become your soundtrack from morning to evening in summer, especially out by the vineyards, pine groves, fig trees, and southern scrubland. October brings the wettest month, but Béziers Urban Trail also makes October feel like race season. January brings the lowest temperatures, so runners stay closer to the city centre, Pont Vieux, and Plateau des Poètes. Cyclists keep the Canal du Midi useful for steady base miles, while MTB riders still get garrigue, stones, dry roots, and paved sections when conditions line up.