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Run'in park - Heillecourt
Heillecourt · 52 km away
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Qbuild Arlon Marathon
Arlon · 68 km away
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Semi marathon Val de Fensch - Uckange
Uckange · 21 km away
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Semi-Marathon du Val de Fensch
Uckange · 21 km away
Metz · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Metz
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3. Sparkassen SAARathon
The Sparkassen SAARathon is a running race series organized by Laufgemeinschaft Saarbrücken. The SAARathon itself is the third event in this series. The official event website provides runners with key information: race specifics, how to register, start lists, results, news updates, photographs, partner details, press releases, and frequently asked questions. The site is accessible in German, French, and English.
The provided information does not offer a detailed course description beyond a specific course page. Therefore, a plain language description of the route cannot be provided. However, the event's practical organization is noteworthy. Participants can review their information prior to the race, sign up online, view the list of other entrants, and access results post-event via the central event website.
Saarbrücker Sparkassen Westspangenlauf
The Saarbrücker Sparkassen Westspangenlauf, also known as the Sparkassen-SAARathon, is a city race in Saarbrücken, the capital of Germany’s Saarland state. Participants can select from 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, or marathon distances, with the 5 km designated as an integration run. The event utilizes a fast asphalt course alongside the Saar river, appealing to those aiming for a personal best and runners seeking a direct urban route with river scenery.
The course traces the Saar river, goes under multiple city bridges, and offers clear views of the water and Saarbrücken. The Westspangenbrücke serves as the primary course feature: participants in the 10 km and half marathon traverse it after going under other bridges. The half marathon includes an international element, directing runners to a turnaround point in France before their return to the finish.
Marathon Metz Mirabelle
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.
Ekiden de Toul'Etangs
Ekiden de Toul'Etangs is a team marathon held at the Etangs de Toul, located on rue de la Baignade des Chevaux. Six runners divide the full marathon distance. Three legs cover 5 km, two legs are 10 km, and the final leg measures 7.195 km. The relay sequence is set: 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, followed by 7.195 km. This requires teams to have both fast runners for shorter segments and endurance runners for the longer parts.
The event is centered around the ponds, with additional race formats offered alongside the main ekiden. Village teams can participate in a Village Challenge. Companies, public bodies, and associations are eligible for an Enterprise Challenge, recognizing the top three teams from a single organization. This Enterprise race utilizes a 4 x 5 km relay format. Additionally, a Duo Relay covers 2 x 5 km, designed to identify the quickest pair around the ponds.
Course Marcel Kiefer - Hussigny-Godbrange
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.
Rossignol Run
Rossignol Run takes place in mid-January in Rossignol, Tintigny, Luxembourg Province, Wallonia. Participants can select from 7 km, 14 km, 21 km, and 42 km distances, offering a range from a short forest run to a marathon-length trail. Pre-registration is mandatory, and past editions have sold out.
The courses follow nature and forest paths, avoiding roads. The shorter routes include elevation gains: 98 m for the 7 km, 246 m for the 14 km, and 398 m for the 21 km. All finishers get a personalized water bottle. The event provides practical information including route details, bib purchase instructions, results, and race history.
Semi-marathon intercommunal de la vallée de l'Orne - Vitry-sur-Orne
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.
Semi-Marathon intercommunal de la Vallée de l'Orne
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.
Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy
The Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy is a 21.1 km road race in and around Nancy, northeastern France. It begins at Place Stanislas, the city’s UNESCO-listed central square, leading participants from the historic core toward the metropolitan area’s greener outskirts. The event attracts a large local field, with over 5,000 participants in a strong edition.
The course winds between Nancy’s old center and the surrounding countryside, following the green banks of the Meurthe river for a section. It includes about 180 meters of total elevation gain, with a gradual incline around kilometer 12 that can prove challenging. Aid stations might offer local specialties, adding a Lorraine touch beyond standard hydration and energy supplements.
Festival de la Légende du Graoully
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.
Semi-Marathon de Thionville
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.
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About Marathon races in Metz
Metz Training Notes
Metz hosts 15 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 Moselle and Seille edges for easy Z2, then duck into Bois de l'Abbé when they want soft footing. The Moselle and Seille loop runs 17 km with 18 m gain. The Bois de l'Abbé loop runs 7 km and gains 176 m, so it works for long blocks. The named club list here has no dedicated run club. Marathon Metz Mirabelle, 100 km de Metz Métropole, Nocti'run de Metz, and La 4 Pattes give the calendar real anchors.
Locals ride Metz as a flat city first, then use the edges for work. Metz Métropole has 191 km of cycle paths, mostly flat, and the V50 cycle path, also known as Charles le Téméraire, runs out toward Thionville or Nancy. The climb is 1 km and gains 915 m, so it is the honest climbing day. The second climb is 1 km and gains 561 m. The named club list here has no dedicated cycling club. Les Routes de la Mirabelle - Longeville-lès-Metz and Bike and Run de Metz still give riders proper anchor dates.
September feels like the best month because the legs still have summer depth and the Moselle Open lands on the calendar. July brings warm, humid riding and running, and the average daytime temperature sits around 24°C. You get 5 hours of sunlight, so locals can stack base miles before work or after dinner. Winter changes the rhythm more than the terrain. You get 5 hours of sunlight, and snow can fall from November to February, so runners keep intervals simple and cyclists lean on shorter Z2 days.