Marathon races near Hagondange

Marathon Metz Mirabelle is a 42.195 km road race held in Metz, Moselle, France, typically in October. Also known as the Euro Marathon Metz, the event includes more than the solo marathon, offering Duo and Quatuor relay formats, a 10 km Haganis race, and children's races. The course features moderate rolling terrain, not a flat profile, with approximately 155 m of elevation gain and 157 m of loss over the marathon distance. Both amateurs and professionals compete, with recent participation numbering in the several thousands. This modern race succeeded the Marathon de Lorraine, which was also based in Metz until its discontinuation in the 1990s, thus continuing a local marathon tradition.

The Marcel Kiefer Course is a nature race in Hussigny-Godbrange, offering 6 km, 13 km, and 21 km distances. It typically takes place in early November and is in its forties. Nearly 500 runners participated in a recent edition across the three distances. Pilar Rico and Vincent Lafargue won the 21 km, Elodie Frank and Noé Weber the 13 km, and Charlotte Noël and Pierre Calté the 6 km. Organizers post recent results on Gotiming, have a retrospective video of the first 39 editions, and acknowledge the volunteers who support the race.

The Semi-marathon intercommunal de la vallée de l'Orne is a 21.1 km road race in Moselle, focused on Vitry-sur-Orne and the Orne valley. Runners begin at 9:30 AM in Clouange, with the event organized by SMIVO. It is a local half marathon offering changing rooms and aid stations on site, with a low entry fee. The course connects six communes: Clouange, Rosselange, Moyeuvre-Grande, Rombas, Vitry-sur-Orne, and Gandrange. This intercommunal setup defines the race: rather than staying within a single town, the route uses the valley’s neighboring communities as its structure. The series has reached its 27th edition, marking it as an established event for runners in this part of the Grand Est region.

SMIVO, the Semi-Marathon intercommunal de la Vallée de l'Orne, is a 21 km trail race in Moselle, Grand Est, France, running between Metz and Longwy. Held around March, it covers the half-marathon distance, but its terrain and setting define it as a valley trail rather than a flat road race. The course connects towns in the Orne Valley, blending natural paths with urban segments. Recent starts have been in locations like Rombas and Clouange. As an established event in the local running calendar, its intercommunal nature is key to its identity: it focuses on crossing multiple communities instead of looping a single city center.

The Festival de la Légende du Graoully is a French trail race based on the Graoully dragon legend, with participants selecting their own "chapter" within the woods near Woippy, Moselle, close to Metz. It takes place in April, featuring natural forest terrain instead of a road course. The primary distances offered are 13 km, 19 km, 27 km, and 42 km, complemented by children’s and junior races, making the event suitable for families and adult trail runners alike. Each distance is uniquely named: L’Appel du Graoully for 13 km, Les terres oubliées for 19 km, Le Royaume du Graoully for 27 km, and L’Ordalie du Graoully for the 42 km. The shorter race is presented as a recreational run through the area, while the longer distances present a more demanding trail challenge. The prior event attracted over 400 runners. Following the race, attendees can easily visit Metz to see Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, or stroll along the Plan d’Eau de Metz.

The Semi-Marathon de Thionville is a road-race event in Thionville, in Moselle, Grand Est, close to the France-Luxembourg-Germany border area often called the pays des trois frontières. The main race covers the standard half-marathon distance of 21.0975 km, and the programme also includes a 10 km race. The half marathon starts in the morning from Boulevard Foch, with a separate handisport start just before the main field and the 10 km following later. Both races carry regional labels and can qualify runners for the French Championships. The route runs through the city streets and along the banks of the Moselle, so it is a town race with river sections rather than a countryside loop. The semi-marathon dates back to 1996, giving it a longer history than many local road events in the region. It draws competitive runners chasing qualifying standards, club runners from Moselle and nearby border areas, handisport athletes, and people choosing the 10 km as the shorter option. The event leans into local wordplay with the slogan “C’est Thion tour !”, and official timing is handled by Chronocompétition.