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Trail des Légendes de Brocéliande
Iffendic · 75 km away
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Trail des légendes de Brocéliande - Iffendic
Iffendic · 75 km away
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Marathon de Vannes
Vannes
Vannes · 80 km
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Marathon Côte d'Amour Amarris
The Marathon Côte d'Amour Amarris begins on the seafront promenade in La Baule, overlooking the bay of Le Pouliguen. Runners embark on the full 42.195 kilometers along France’s Atlantic coast. The event is based in La Baule-Escoublac, Pays de la Loire, and takes place in November. This road marathon features an officially measured FFA course, a limit of 8,000 bibs, and a modest 97 meters of elevation gain, making it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best as well as those drawn by the coastline.
The course travels from La Baule through Le Pouliguen, Guérande, Le Croisic, and Batz-sur-Mer before returning to La Baule. It combines seaside roads, salt air, the rugged Côte d'Amour, and historic towns on the Guérande peninsula. The event weekend also offers a relay, half marathon, 10k, and 5k, attracting marathoners, shorter-distance runners, teams, and many first-time participants. Pace setters will target times from 3 hours to 4 hours 30. Demand is high, so half-marathon places and marathon bibs sell out rapidly.
Marathon de la Côte d'amour - Guérande
The Marathon de la Côte d'Amour is a 42.195 km road marathon on the Guérande Peninsula in Loire-Atlantique. Runners start from the seafront embankment in La Baule. This marathon is the main event of its weekend, attracting around 7,000 starters, giving it the feel of a large international event. Conditions can be favorable for fast times when the Atlantic weather is cooperative, with reports of sun, light wind, and cool temperatures between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius.
The route is a loop with minimal elevation gain, designed for fast running. It begins and ends in La Baule, passing through Le Pouliguen, Batz-sur-Mer, and Le Croisic. The course then crosses the salt marshes before returning to La Baule. Organizers openly discuss fast winning times; event director Julien Gaborieau mentioned aiming for a winner around 2:05 or 2:06, indicating the course is a serious venue for competitive running, not just scenic coastal mileage.
Semi-marathon de Ploërmel
The Semi-marathon de Ploërmel is a half marathon held in Ploërmel, Morbihan, Brittany. This road race offers participants a 21.1 km challenge through the countryside, following winding roads that connect small Breton towns and pass through open local landscapes.
The region surrounding the race provides numerous activities for visitors. The Forest of Brocéliande, Château de Josselin, Vannes, and La Trinité-sur-Mer are all accessible within an hour's drive. Local residents offer encouragement along the course, and the culinary offerings are distinctly Breton, with nearby crêperies serving galettes, crêpes, and other regional specialties post-race.
Semi Marathon De Ploermel Communaute - Ploërmel
The Semi Marathon de Ploërmel Communauté is a road half marathon held in mid-February, starting in Ploërmel, Morbihan, Brittany. The primary race is the standard 21.0975 km distance, run as a single loop, attracting close to 1,500 participants with a community focus and charitable aspect.
The course combines running between towns with sections through the Morbihan countryside, utilizing winding roads connecting small Breton villages and passing near local points of interest. It offers an endurance challenge while maintaining a local race atmosphere, with residents from Ploërmel and surrounding areas present along the route to support the runners.
Semi-Marathon de Brière
The Semi-Marathon de Brière is a 21.1 km road race held at Espace du Marais in Saint-André-des-Eaux, Loire-Atlantique. It takes place in March through the Brière marshes, a classified natural park, and has a Bronze Road label, with a runner limit of 2,300. Alongside the main half marathon, there are 5 km and 10 km races, a duo option, Nordic walking, and children’s and junior courses, catering to various participants.
The course follows roads and paths around Brière, offering marshland scenery instead of a city setting. Pacers are available for 1:30, 1:45, and 2:00 finish times. Aid stations are positioned at 5 km, 10 km, 14 km, 18 km, and the finish, providing water and solid food. Organized by ESCO Saint-André-des-Eaux, the event includes a technical race-logo shirt for participants, trophies for the top male and female finishers, and uses the slogan “Pas de la petite bière !”
Trail du kreiz breizh - Pontivy
The top event in the Trail du Kreiz Breizh program is a 64 km option with approximately 2,000 meters of elevation gain. The series is based in Pontivy, central Brittany, and features trail races ranging from a 10 km distance to longer mountain-style courses, including 18 km and 28 km routes.
The courses connect Pontivy with Saint Nicolas les Eaux and the Blavet valley. They utilize forest paths above the town and riverside sections along the Blavet's bends. Runners will encounter local heritage sites like Quelven cathedral and the chapel of St Gildas, as well as villages such as Bieuzy les Eaux and Saint Nicolas les Eaux. One race format begins at the port of Saint Nicolas, with a shuttle from Pontivy, and proceeds back toward Pontivy.
Semi-marathon de la vallée de l'Oust - Malestroit
The Semi-marathon de la vallée de l'Oust is a Saturday race in Malestroit, France, offering both a half marathon and a 10 km option. The half marathon begins in the early afternoon, with the 10 km starting shortly after. The field is capped tightly, and entries and bib transfers may close once the approximately thousand-runner limit is reached.
The route begins with a short section through Malestroit’s narrow streets, then follows the Nantes to Brest Canal. Runners use the greenway toward Roc-Saint-André before returning on the towpath, transitioning quickly from town lanes to canal-side running. Registration requires a valid running license or PPS, bibs are collected on site, and every participant receives a gift.
Ekiden de l'Estuaire
Ekiden de l'Estuaire is a relay marathon held in Saint-Nazaire, located on France's Loire-Atlantique coast within the Pays de la Loire region. This road race covers the full marathon distance of 42.195 km, with teams dividing the distance in the ekiden style rather than a single runner completing the entire course. Scheduled for early April, the race takes place in a public park setting within the city, differing from remote trail or point-to-point countryside routes.
The course consists of a single 42.195 km loop, meaning the event centers around one marathon circuit through Saint-Nazaire. This format is suitable for groups of friends, club members, and mixed-ability teams, as the primary challenge involves collective pacing and efficient relay exchanges. The event organizers also highlight nearby Nantes, La Baule, and Guerande, positioning the race as part of a weekend experience on the estuary, with proximity to beaches, city areas, and towns in Loire-Atlantique.
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About Marathon races in Vannes
Vannes Training Notes
Vannes hosts 11 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
The Promenade de la Rabine runs 5 km on stabilized path and small paved road. Parc du Golfe links Conleau and Vincin for 7 to 9 km when you want steady Z2 with water views. The Sentier des Douaniers runs 4 km and gains 66 m. L'Étang au Duc gives beginners a 2 km pond promenade, and Parc de la Garenne gives short 1 to 2 km loops with stairs and sloped paths. ASPTT Vannes CAP-MS is the local run-club name. Marathon de Vannes, L'Ultra Marin, Trail des Remparts Vannes, and Corrida de Vannes anchor the year.
Riders point south because the Presqu'île de Rhuys sits about 20 km from Vannes and gives the best coastal base miles. The Littorale V45 runs 44 km from Vannes to Port-Navalo, and the route keeps 29 km on cycle paths with 15 km on road. The Vannes to Port-Navalo line includes 62 m of ascents and reaches 41 m, so the climbs are short and punchy rather than mountain work. Locals use Vélocéa for town spins, Cycles Le Mellec for hire and repair, and Vannes OC as the club name to know. Vannes riders treat the Port-Navalo run like an anchor event when the calendar goes quiet.
Spring is the best time here because Morbihan gives mild temperatures, longer days, and enough light for intervals after work. Summer changes the rhythm because L'Étang au Duc stays open until 10pm from June 1 to August 31, and locals get late laps before the air drops. The Gulf keeps every ride fresh because the islands, coves, season, and tides change the view every time. Winter moves runners toward Corrida de Vannes on December 27 and pushes cyclists onto steadier road spins, rougher paths, and honest Z2 when the coast feels sharper.