Montpellier · France
Half Marathon races near Montpellier
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Hippo'Run De Balaruc
Balaruc-les-Bains · 25 km away
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Trail des Vendanges
Teyran · 9 km away
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Run · road · Half Marathon
Hippo'Run de Balaruc - Balaruc-les-Bains
Balaruc-les-Bains · 24 km away
27SEP
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Trail de la REMONTADA
Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues · 18 km away
Montpellier · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Montpellier
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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.
Grand Raid de Camargue - Arles
The Grand Raid de Camargue is an annual off-road race held in the Camargue, a wetland region in southern France. Runners are permitted access to this protected natural land only once per year. It is a nature race, distinct from city road events, and requires a PPS health certificate for entry. The organizers also supply a welcome booklet for participants and their companions.
The race begins with a start behind horses, then proceeds towards the sea via private beach access. The course crosses salt pans with pink water, dikes, water crossings, and rocky terrain. Flamingos are often visible near the route, and the finish line is located within traditional Camargue arenas.
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.
Ronde de la tam
Ronde de la Tam is a January race day in Montady, Hérault, southern France, featuring running, trail running, Nordic walking, walking, and children's races. Adult options include a 6.4 km walk, an 8.6 km Nordic walk, a 10.5 km trail run, or a 21 km semi-marathon, with the latter available solo or as a duo. Children's races are free and cover 750 m, 1,500 m, and 3,000 m.
The course consists of two 10.5 km loops for the 21 km race, and one loop each for the 10.5 km trail, 8.6 km Nordic walk, and 6.4 km walk. This is the event's 30th edition, emphasizing a local and festive atmosphere over formality. Amenities include a post-race buffet, a collector's jersey for participants, and a surprise gift for early registrants. The event supports the Arche de Noa charity in its efforts against cerebral palsy.
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.
Les Pyramides
Les Pyramides is a road running series held in early March in La Grande-Motte, a marina and seaside resort in Hérault, Occitanie. The event offers a range of races, from short children’s and junior events to 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon. This variety accommodates school-age runners, casual participants, club members, and those aiming for a certified performance on the same weekend.
The courses follow the town and the seafront. Shorter routes remain consistent, while the 10 km and 20 km courses are modified for smoother running. The 10 km and 20 km races also serve as qualifiers for the French championships. Organized by the Lions Club of La Grande-Motte Montpellier littoral in conjunction with the city and Midi Libre, the event supports Courir pour un enfant, an organization aiding sick, disabled, or suffering children in the region. Over 5,000 runners have participated, even in adverse weather conditions, highlighting the local commitment to the cause.
Les pyramides - La Grande-Motte
Les Pyramides - La Grande-Motte is a running weekend held in La Grande-Motte, on France's Mediterranean coast. The program offers runners several options: a 5 km, a 10 km, a 21.097 km half marathon, and children's races of 1 km and 2.5 km.
The event attracts approximately 5,000 runners annually, with larger editions seeing about 6,000 participants. It functions as a Lions Club charity event supporting sick and disabled children, and its motto, “Courir pour un enfant” — “Run for a child” — highlights the inclusion of children's races alongside the adult distances. The race has over thirty editions to its name, and participants can review the course profile and GPX trace prior to registration.
La Baleine en Course
La Baleine en Course takes runners into the salt marshes of Aigues-Mortes, a walled town in the Gard department of Occitanie, in France’s Petite Camargue. This late-March running weekend offers road and trail formats, seaside and in-town sections, night racing, duo options, and distances from short 5 km runs up to marathon and ultra-length routes around 58 km.
The course uses the flat, open Salins d’Aigues-Mortes landscape. The shorter races are almost level: the 16 km route lists only 3 metres of climb. The longer races still stay modest by trail standards, with listed climbs of 136 D+ for 30 km, 185 D+ for 42 km, and 261 D+ for 58 km. One race is called “Le cross du saunier,” tying it directly to the salt workers of the area. The event is built for a broad crowd, from pairs and night runners to people chasing a long trail day, and it is timed by Chronospheres.
Trail de la Resclauze - Gabian
The Trail de la Resclauze takes place in Gabian, a village in the Hérault department of southern France. It offers several nature routes instead of a single race. The schedule includes trail running and walking, ranging from a 4.5 km family walk to the 21 km Trail la Thongue, which ascends approximately 900 metres. Additionally, there is a 12 km Trail la Léne with about 500 metres of elevation gain, and a 10.7 km hike.
The courses consist of tracks, paths, and singletrack, emphasizing off-road terrain and local hills over flat road speed. The shorter walk is suitable for families and casual participants, while the two trail runs allow runners to select between a moderate distance and a more challenging 21 km route. The event is organized by tutti inseme34 and is listed in the Esprit Trail Magazine race calendar.
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.
La Ronde Castriote
La Ronde Castriote is a trail-running weekend in Castries, a village in Hérault in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is usually set for early April and offers several ways to participate, from a 600 m children's race to trails around 8 km, 13 km, and 19 km, plus a flat 7 km hike for walkers. The longer trail includes about 200 m of climbing, and the event’s own tagline warns runners that this is “the race that breaks the legs.”
The routes are built around local trails rather than a single road race format, with distances also listed around 2.6 km, 3.3 km, 7 km, 8.5 km, 13.9 km, and 21.3 km depending on the program. The setting links village running with nature, hills, and local history, so the field can include children, hikers, casual runners, and people looking for a tougher trail effort. Live GPS tracking allows friends to follow runners in real time, and results can be sent by email after the race.
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About Half Marathon races in Montpellier
Montpellier Training Notes
Montpellier hosts 22 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals treat the Lez as the spine of running here, especially between Port Marianne and Parc de la Lironde. The city centre gives you La Promenade du Peyrou for flat shakeouts, while Le Bois de Montmaur gives you shaded paths, natural bumps, and fitness trails from 3 to 10 km. Montpellier StaRT Running covers track, trail, and road, and the club meets 52 weeks a year with 7 weekly sessions. The Lez route to étang du Méjean gives you about 20 km round trip when base miles matter. The 20 km de Montpellier, 10 km de Montpellier, Urban trail de Montpellier, and La Montpellier Reine sit on the local race radar.
Locals hit the bike paths first, because Montpellier has 158 km of bike paths and another 100 km planned. Velomagg keeps the easy spins simple with 56 automatic stations and over 2,000 bikes running 24/7. Team SudVelo-Ne Jetez Plus rides seriously without taking itself too seriously, with Saturday rides from 90 to 150 km and Sunday no-drop rides from 60 to 90 km. The Mediterranean Cycle Route and Via Rhôna give you the steady road option. The vineyards start 5 km out, the beaches sit 10 km south, and the real climbs point north toward Pic Saint Loup. Poco Loco - Montpellier - Barcelone à Vélo is the anchor event to know.
Spring and fall are the cleanest training blocks, with enough warmth for Z2 rides and enough softness for intervals along the Lez. Summer brings hot, dry days, so locals run shaded paths at Le Bois de Montmaur, use the Lez early, and save harder riding for cooler hours. Team SudVelo-Ne Jetez Plus shifts toward hill rides in summer, while winter is mostly undulating terrain and strong steady pace. Winter stays cool and damp, so runners lean on asphalt, dirt paths, and park loops, and cyclists keep the base miles rolling toward the coast, La Camargue, or the northern hills.