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Run'in park - Heillecourt
Heillecourt · 5 km away
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Semi marathon Val de Fensch - Uckange
Uckange · 68 km away
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Semi-Marathon du Val de Fensch
Uckange · 68 km away
Nancy · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Nancy
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Marathon des 3 Pays du Rhin
The Marathon des 3 Pays du Rhin is a road race that takes place around Basel and the Rhine border region, connecting Switzerland, France, and Germany. It is known as a “3 in 1” event because participants run through Basel, Saint-Louis, Huningue, and Weil am Rhein, crossing national borders. The event has offered 5 km, 10 km, half-marathon, and full marathon distances, along with a duo option for pairs tackling the longer distances.
The course begins in Basel, a Swiss city on the Rhine. It then proceeds through the adjacent border towns of the Upper Rhine region, making it a cross-border event on public roads. The French segments run through Saint-Louis and Huningue in the Haut-Rhin department, and the German section goes to Weil am Rhein. While described as an established event, sources indicate the marathon has had its final edition, suggesting it is a race with a distinct local history rather than a recurring annual fixture.
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.
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 Nancy
Nancy Training Notes
Nancy 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.
Locals run Nancy like a tight city loop, not a postcard shuffle. The 5 km route makes an easy tour of the old town, the Oberlin and Saint-Sébastien districts, the banks of the Meurthe, Nancy Cathedral, Place Stanislas, Place Carrière, Place Carnot, and the Porte de la Craffe. Pépinière park works better for an easy walk than that loop. Runners use the Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy as the anchor event, with the 10 Km de la Saint-Nicolas, Ultra Trail Tour Nancy, Trailwalker Oxfam forêts de Nancy, NANCY RIV ACTION, and Trail la Fumana filling the calendar.
Locals ride from the city centre when they want base miles without drama. The Moselle Loop gives riders 85 km along the Moselle, with Nancy, Liverdun, Toul, and Neuves-Maisons as the main stages. The route mixes urban and rural landscapes and keeps the altitude change slight, so Z2 actually stays Z2. The Canal de la Marne au Rhin gives a bigger day out from Nancy to Strasbourg, with 147 km, 223 m of ascent, and 291 m of descent. The climbs sit south toward the Massif vosgien, while the east gives canal rhythm and long steady riding.
October brings the Semi-Marathon de la Métropole du Grand Nancy, so runners sharpen intervals while cyclists still stack base miles on the Moselle Loop and canal routes. December brings the 10 Km de la Saint-Nicolas and Course de Saint-Nicolas - Nancy, so the city centre feels busy in a good race-week way. Summer keeps the Meurthe banks, Pépinière park, and canal paths useful for early starts and steady spins. Winter changes the feel more than the map, with the Fêtes de Saint Nicolas in early December drawing over 250,000 visitors for fireworks, parades, and a proper city-centre buzz.