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4JUL
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Grasse par Hameaux
Grasse · 28 km away
6JUL
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Trail Hyèges verdon - Moriez
Moriez · 72 km away
SEP 2
14SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Valberg trail - Guillaumes
Guillaumes · 52 km away
24SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail les furieux de l'Oppidum - Bagnols-en-Forêt
Bagnols-en-Forêt · 49 km away
Nice · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Nice
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Courir pour une fleur - Antibes
Courir pour une Fleur is a road-race weekend in Antibes, on the French Riviera, with adult races typically held around Cap d'Antibes in autumn. The primary distances are a 10 km race and a half marathon; recent information indicates the shorter distance is 9.7 km. The event is organized by the Antibes sports department and Espérance Racing Athlétisme d'Antibes, expecting over 4,000 participants annually.
The adult races commence in the morning by the sea, with Salis beach and Le Ponteil designated as the race area. The course follows roads alongside the Mediterranean, circling Cap d'Antibes with the Côte d'Azur coastline consistently in view. The weekend also features children's races at Fort Carré stadium, with distances ranging from 765 m to 2,650 m for various age groups. This is a long-standing local event, having passed its fortieth edition, attracting a diverse field from young athletes to juniors, seniors, masters, club runners, and local participants.
Roc d'Azur Trail
Roc d'Azur Trail is the running component of Roc d'Azur, a large mountain-bike event in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It takes place in early October, concurrent with the VTT races that began with 7 riders and now attract over 20,000 participants across their various formats annually. The trail running schedule offers five distances: 43 km, 32 km, 22 km, 16 km, and 5.5 km. Separate routes are available for walkers, with options of 22 km, 13 km, 8 km, and 5 km.
The routes traverse the area between the Mediterranean coast and the inland hills surrounding Fréjus, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Saint-Raphaël, and Sainte-Maxime. Runners will encounter oak and pine forests, vineyard plains, lakes, rivers, coastal paths, small inlets, and sections within the Massif des Maures and the Massif de l’Estérel. The Estérel terrain features limestone and red rock, while the broader Var region includes natural parks, Provençal forests, and approximately 300 days of sunshine annually. This event serves as an entry point to one of Europe's largest off-road sporting weekends, rather than being solely a mountain race.
Roc trail - Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Roc Trail begins and ends at Place Perrin in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, incorporating trail running into the broader Roc d’Azur weekend on Sunday. It offers participants four course choices: 50 km with 1,575 m of elevation gain, 33 km with 1,045 m, 22 km with 600 m, and 13 km with 310 m.
The races are centered on the Rocher de Roquebrune area, meaning even the shorter routes involve significant climbing, not a flat, easy run. The series targets trail running specialists aiming to engage with Roc d’Azur through their preferred discipline, alongside regular Roc d’Azur attendees exploring a new outdoor format. This follows the event's expansion beyond its initial mountain-bike focus to include triathlon and gravel events.
Marathon de Sanremo
Marathon de Sanremo is a road-running event in Sanremo, on Italy’s Ligurian coast, taking place in early December. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 2.5K Family Run. This range of distances accommodates competitive racing, casual participation, juniors, adults, and families. The 5K is free and open to all ages, including timing, medical support, refreshments, bag storage, and a finisher medal for those completing the course.
The course follows the former railway line along the Ligurian Sea, utilizing the cycle path within the Riviera dei Fiori coastal park. It is predominantly straight and nearly flat, run as an out-and-back. This profile suits runners aiming for a personal best, though coastal winds can be a factor. The railway project that elevated and duplicated the tracks created usable land by the sea, and the race now uses this path through Sanremo, a city known for its gardens, exotic plants, and flower cultivation.
XI^ Sanremo Marathon - La Maratona di Sanremo e della Riviera dei Fiori
The Sanremo Marathon is a road race held in Sanremo, along the Ligurian Sea, in early December. The marathon covers the standard 42.195 km distance. It begins and ends at the Sanremo Athletics Stadium in Pian di Poma. The course is FIDAL-approved, and participants have a six-hour time limit. The race weekend also features a half marathon, a non-competitive 10 km, a 5 km Ospedaletti Run, and a 2.5 km Family Run, catering to both licensed marathoners and those seeking shorter distances.
The route starts on the athletics track before transitioning to the Riviera dei Fiori cycle path, following the old railway line by the sea. Runners proceed towards Ospedaletti, then return through Sanremo. The course continues east through Arma di Taggia, Riva Ligure, and Santo Stefano al Mare. A turnaround point is located before the San Lorenzo tunnel, with the return leg heading west back to Sanremo. Organizers describe the course as very fast, straight, and nearly flat, suitable for runners aiming for personal bests. Entry requirements align with Italian federation standards, necessitating a FIDAL card, a World Athletics license, or a RunCard with the appropriate competitive medical certificate.
Trail des baous - Saint-Jeannet
Trail des Baous takes place the weekend of July 15-16 in Saint-Jeannet, organized by Longo Trail. It offers mountain running above the French Riviera, distinct from a flat road race. The primary trail events are a 42 km with 2,200 m of elevation gain and an 18 km with 850 m of gain, providing options for a long mountain run or a shorter, hilly trail race.
The routes are set between the Mercantour mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, with views toward the Esterel massif and the Italian coast. The weekend also features the Foulée des Baous races alongside the main trail challenge: a 10 km with 250 m of climbing, a 5 km with 120 m of climbing, and children's races. This format establishes it as a local running festival rather than a singular event.
Marathon International du Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Semi-Marathon International de Nice
The Semi-Marathon International de Nice is a half marathon held annually in April in Nice, France, following the city's Mediterranean coast. The primary event is 21.1 km, complemented by a 10K, a 5K, and a 5 km family relay, ensuring participation beyond dedicated half-marathon competitors. The half marathon has an elevation gain of approximately 65 metres, and the 10K about 31 metres, offering routes that are accessible yet not entirely flat. Azur Sport Organisation manages the event, with both the half marathon and 10K open to para-athletes.
The race commences near Jardin Albert 1er and the Théâtre de Verdure, proceeding through notable Nice streets and waterfront landmarks such as the Promenade des Anglais, Hôtel Negresco, Port Lympia, and Place Masséna. Established in the early 1990s, it quickly attracted a more competitive international field, particularly from East Africa; since the mid-1990s, only two non-Kenyan men have won. No male runner has secured victory more than once, whereas Romania's Alina Gherasim achieved three consecutive wins in the women's race. The event also supports charity, donating one euro from each entry fee to the Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes, and participants can engage in a Breakfast Run the day prior.
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About Marathon races in Nice
Nice Training Notes
Nice hosts 13 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 Promenade des Anglais first, because that whole stretch is flat and has a paved path with the sea beside it. The Promenade works for Z2, intervals, and a quick shakeout when it is not too crowded. Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer gives longer base miles when the Prom feels short, and Cap Ferrat makes a clean loop before the train back from Beaulieu. Mount Boron and Mount Alban add bite near town, and Eze gives the rough hill challenge. OGC Nice is the club name everyone knows, while Prom'classic, La Verticale du Château de Nice, Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB®, and Semi-Marathon International de Nice anchor the calendar.
Locals ride from the port because the climbs start fast and the Alpes-Maritimes give you proper work. Café du Cycliste at 16 Quai des Docks is the easy meeting point, and its weekly rides keep the bunch moving. The Promenade des Anglais gives an excellent bike path for easy spins, but the real riding sits north, east, and west in the Alpine foothills that rise quickly from the coast. Col de Vence, Col de la Madone, Col de Braus, Col de Turini, and Col d'Eze are the names you hear over coffee. Paris-Nice, Paris Nice Challenge, Nice Ironman, and the Nice to Nice Loop give the city its anchor-event feel.
Spring, fall, and winter are the best cycling months, and September is the sweet Promenade month for running outside midday. Summer stays warm to hot, dry, and sunny, so locals go early, keep the Prom simple, and save Eze or Mount Boron for cooler hours. July usually records only one or two days with measurable rainfall, which keeps base miles predictable. Winter brings mild days, cool nights, and variable weather, but frost is unusual and snowfalls are rare. Most roads stay open year-round, and climbs up to around 1,000 meters remain accessible, so both runners and riders keep training instead of hibernating.