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Upcoming Marathon races near Lille
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Course du pays du Coquelicot - Albert
Albert · 77 km away
14SEP
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Festu la course - Festubert
Festubert · 25 km away
19SEP
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Trail de la pyramidale - Wingles
Wingles · 22 km away
20SEP
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Nieuwpoort Marathon
Nieuport · 59 km away
20SEP
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In Flanders Fields Marathon
Dixmuide · 46 km away
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Long Course Weekend Belgium
Nieuport · 59 km away
21SEP
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Semi-marathon de Marcq-en-Baroeul - Marcq-en-Barœul
Marcq-en-Barœul · 4 km away
26SEP
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Marathon Bière Flandre Festival
Bergues · 58 km away
26SEP
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Kwaremont Trail
Kluisbergen · 36 km away
27SEP
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Roeselare · 35 km away
Lille · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Lille
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Semi-Marathon de Mons
The Semi-Marathon de Mons begins on the Grand-Place in Mons, in front of the city hall, alongside 10 km and 5 km runs. It takes place in October and is organized by ASBL Semi-Marathon de Mons, which has staged the event since 2018. The day also features a 10 km walk, Joëlette starts, and short children’s races, functioning as a local running festival.
The routes depart from the historic center, showing runners both central Mons and the surrounding countryside. The 5 km is open to participants aged 12 and up, the 10 km from age 15, and children aged 4 to 12 can run 500 m or 1 km circuits. Thousands of participants attend annually, assisted by hundreds of volunteers and pacemakers on the course. Profits benefit Télévie, and the event has already contributed tens of thousands of euros to FNRS since its inception.
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.
Athora Bruges Marathon
The Athora Bruges Marathon is a fast, flat road marathon in Bruges, with Athora Belgium as main sponsor. It starts at 't Zand beside the Bruges Concertgebouw and draws a large field, with participation rising from several thousand runners to around twelve thousand expected entrants.
The route runs through Bruges' historic centre, heads out toward the medieval town of Damme, then follows the Damse Vaart canal back toward Bruges. The finish is traditionally on the city's historic Market Square, and Athora has also tied the event to a charity action in which kilometres run by its employees, brokers, friends, and family trigger donations.
Marathon de Bruges
Marathon de Bruges takes participants through Bruges, a Belgian city known for its medieval streets, canals, and Flemish heritage. The event includes a full marathon for experienced runners, a half marathon for regular participants, and an 8 km walk for those seeking a shorter option. It offers a more intimate atmosphere than large urban marathons, with efficient organization and a course suitable for both newcomers and seasoned distance runners.
The course winds from Bruges' historic streets past quiet canals and into the Flemish countryside, distinguishing it from a simple city road race. Bruges provides a distinct local character to the event: the 83-meter Belfry overlooks the city, and on clear days, the North Sea is visible from its peak with binoculars. Post-race, local specialties include chocolate, mussels and fries, waterzooi, shrimp tomato, or pork cooked in beer; Bruges also has a significant beer tradition, with an estimated 350 of Belgium's 1,500 beers originating from the city.
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.
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 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.
Trail des Anguillères
Nord trail monts de Flandres - Saint-Jans-Cappel
Nord Trail Monts de Flandres is a trail running series held in April in Saint-Jans-Cappel, located in the hills of French Flanders. It is part of the Challenge Nord Evasion and attracts a large field, with over 8,500 participants across its various races. The event caters to different trail running levels, offering routes from a short 13 km to mountain-style distances of 25 km, 30 km, 42 km, 59 km, 80 km, and 115 km.
The races begin in Saint-Jans-Cappel and lead participants into the Monts de Flandre, providing a distinct local character. One of the 30 km routes takes place at night, presenting a different challenge compared to the longer daytime distances. Participants travel from afar to compete on the Flemish hills, particularly for the ultra-distance courses.
Semi Marathon du Carnaval
The Semi Marathon du Carnaval is a city road race in Dunkerque, offering a 21.0975 km half marathon and a 5 km option. Both adult distances feature single-loop courses, ensuring runners do not repeat the same short circuit. The event includes races for children and juniors, contributing to a broader race-day atmosphere beyond just a half marathon. It is linked to the carnival season, presented as a festive urban run instead of a basic club race.
The route crosses Dunkerque’s streets, with spectators and the carnival atmosphere enhancing its appeal. The surrounding region has strong carnival traditions: Cassel, a nearby town, hosts both a winter Mardi Gras carnival and a larger Easter Monday carnival, marked by early morning drum-and-cymbal calls and afternoon or evening processions. This regional context helps frame the race around color, noise, and broad participation, accommodating serious runners, casual participants, juniors, and families within the same event.
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About Marathon races in Lille
Lille Base Miles
Lille hosts 22 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 the Citadelle first, because Parc de la Citadelle is THE spot by Vieux-Lille. The loop is 14 km with 9 m of gain, so Z2 and intervals both work. The Deûle river keeps things easy, with the towpath running about 8 km to Wambrechies and 11 km to Quesnoy-sur-Deûle. Euratechnologie and île Bois Blancs give a clean 4 km turn. Lille Métropole Athlétisme is the obvious club name. The Lille running in the city and park group meets in the Citadelle. Urban Trail, semi-marathon de la braderie, 10km de Lille, and Trail des Remparts are the anchor races.
Locals ride Lille like a flat city with escape routes. Lille and its metropolis list 22 cycling itineraries, and those routes run from 2 km to 31 km with very easy through difficult options. Chemin De Halage Deulemontfrelinghien is the steady canal choice. The Ravel trails in Belgium are great for longer base miles, and Eurovelo 12 opens the North Sea line. The parcs naturels regionales sit just southeast of Lille and make a better day out. Mont des Cats sits 40 km from Lille and gives 165 m of climbing. The terrils rise 50 to 150 m, so locals go there when bridges are not enough.
Locals point to late spring and early summer when they talk about touring from Lille. Summers normally do not hit high average temperatures, so running the Citadelle loop and riding the Deûle still feel workable. The city centre keeps weekday intervals simple, and the towpaths make quiet Z2 easy when the evenings stretch. Winter changes the kit more than the habits. Temperatures can fall below freezing, even though averages stay above the freezing mark. Runners move toward the Guy Lefort track, soft park paths, and Vieux-Lille pavés, while riders keep the halage, Ravel, and short loops for steady miles.