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Upcoming Marathon races near Nîmes
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Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra
Bédoin · 73 km away
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Ekiden de Petite Camargue
Vauvert · 17 km away
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Vitis & castellum - Cavaillon
Cavaillon · 54 km away
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Semi-marathon de Vendanges - Teyran
Teyran · 39 km away
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Marathon D'avignon
Avignon · 38 km away
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Trail de Saint-Didier "Jacques Silvain"
Saint-Didier · 62 km away
Nîmes · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Nîmes
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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.
Trail du Salagou - Clermont-l'Hérault
The Trail du Salagou begins at the Plage de Clermont-l'Hérault, situated on the edge of Lac du Salagou, approximately 30 minutes from Montpellier in the Hérault region. This event offers multiple trail-running distances: the 42 km Marathon du Salagou, the 27 km Tour du Lac, the 13 km Presqu'île, a 5 km mini trail, children's races of 500 m, 1000 m, and 2500 m, and a 12 km Nordic walk.
The race's distinctive characteristic is the red Salagou earth, known as ruffe, which imparts its unique color and texture to the lakeside paths. The 13 km course traces the shores near Clermont-l'Hérault and Liausson before encircling the Presqu'île de la Sure; the Nordic walk shares this route and includes timed rankings. The 27 km and 42 km races incorporate more diverse terrain, featuring singletrack, wider paths, and frequent changes in rhythm on the red soil. Clermont Endurance is the organizer, and the participation of marathon runners, shorter-distance trail runners, walkers, and children creates a comprehensive club-style race day rather than a singular event.
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.
Trail du Salagou
Trail du Salagou offers several trail races starting from Clermont-l'Hérault, located next to Lac du Salagou in southern France, approximately 30 minutes from Montpellier. The event takes place in October, providing runners with various distances. Options range from a 5 km mini trail to the 42 km Marathon du Salagou. Additionally, there is the 27 km Tour du Lac, the 13 km Presqu'île route, a 12 km Nordic walking event, and children's races of 500 m, 1,000 m, and 2,500 m. The day is designed for both families and dedicated trail runners.
The course winds through the red earth surrounding the lake, known as ruffe, which gives Salagou its characteristic color underfoot. The 13 km race traces the shores near Clermont-l'Hérault and Liausson before circling the Presqu'île de la Sure, offering unobstructed views of the lake. The longer courses utilize singletrack and wider paths, featuring frequent changes in pace and undulating terrain instead of high mountains. One measured Tour du Lac route spans just under 27 km with approximately 501 m of elevation gain and descent, with altitudes ranging between roughly 128 m and 227 m. Participants include marathon trail runners, participants in shorter races, Nordic walkers, children, and individuals seeking their first experience racing on Salagou's distinctive red lakeside terrain.
Semi-Marathon et 10 km de la Durance
The Semi-Marathon et 10 km de la Durance is a road race held in November in Charleval-en-Provence, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France. Participants can select either a 21.1 km half marathon or a 10 km race. Both are promoted as fast courses, with the 10 km specifically designed for those aiming for a personal best. Participation is limited to 1,100 runners, making it a select event rather than a large-scale city race.
The course traces the Durance riverbanks through a Provençal landscape of open fields, garrigue, and olive groves, with mountains visible in the distance. The half marathon is presented as the more challenging performance option, while the undulating 10 km offers a shorter distance with potential for record-breaking times. As a relatively new event, its primary appeal lies in straightforward, fast road running in rural Provence, under the gentle November sun, with a smaller field than typically seen at major mass participation races.
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.
Nature MarathonMan
Nature MarathonMan is a December running series held in Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, located in the Hérault region of Occitanie. The series offers a road race program with a trail-and-nature atmosphere. Participants can select from a marathon, a Semi + Marathon (24 km), a 10 km race, or relay formats for teams of two to four. The event also includes a health walk and children’s races.
The course is designed to accommodate both novice and experienced runners through its varied distances. The Semi + race, a 24 km event, attracts a significant number of participants, with over a thousand starters recorded in past results. The event provides 100 free bibs and features the Roda Nature Challenge.
Nîmes Urban Trail
The Nîmes Urban Trail centers on the Roman amphitheater, the Arènes, with the race village and weekend activities located there. Typically held in mid-February, this urban trail event takes place in Nîmes, within the Gard department of Occitanie, southern France. Known to runners as NUT, it offers more than just a single race; it covers running events, a 10 km hike, children’s races, and a festival atmosphere in a city rich with Roman history. The primary distances are 10 km, 16 km, 24 km, and 42 km, catering to both novice urban trail runners and those prepared for an extensive city and hill course.
The routes highlight Nîmes itself: Roman arenas, ancient monuments, gardens, fountains, stairways, underground passages, and the hills overlooking the town are all incorporated. Certain sections traverse areas typically off-limits to the public, significantly adding to the event's allure. The terrain is characterized as a fifty-fifty split between urban and natural environments, not overly technical, although the longer distances demand good physical condition. The race, which commenced in 2016, now attracts substantial numbers, with recent editions anticipating over 15,000 participants and 25,000 spectators.
Trail de Glanum - Traversée des Alpilles
The Trail de Glanum - Traversée des Alpilles is a late-February trail event held in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This local event offers a variety of distances for participants: 10 km, 15 km, 25 km, and a marathon. Additionally, a 10 km walk is available for those who prefer to enjoy the day without competing.
The courses traverse from Saint-Rémy into the Alpilles massif, featuring wooded paths, rocky trails, and elevated ridge sections overlooking the town. The race is named after Glanum, an ancient Roman city now an archaeological site near Saint-Rémy. Approximately 1,500 runners participate, and registration often closes before the event weekend.
Ceven Trail
Ceven'Trail offers five mountain trail races, plus children's races, in Le Vigan, Gard, Occitanie, bordering the Cévennes National Park. It takes place annually near the end of winter or early spring, when the hills may appear springlike while higher elevations can still be cold. Distances range from a 12 km short trail with 450 m of elevation gain to a 101 km ultra with 4,400 m of gain, catering to both novice trail runners and those seeking an extended mountain challenge.
The courses feature marked trails through the Cévennes, situated between the Causses and the Massif de l'Aigoual. They include technical segments, runnable sections, ascents, elevation changes, and scenic viewpoints. The 101 km Ultra du Bout du Cirque begins at night. The 63 km Trail aux Étoiles is the series' longest-standing long-distance event, and the 42 km Marathon de la Toureille combines tracks, paths, and roads. For a mid-distance option with 1,000 m of climbing, the 23 km Trail de l'Oignon Doux is available, while the 12 km Trail du Pays Viganais, though short, is sufficiently steep to qualify as a genuine trail race. The event also maintains permanent marked routes for running enthusiasts outside of race weekend, and its trail school introduces children aged 7 to 15 to trail running in a natural environment.
Ceven trail - Le Vigan
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.
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About Marathon races in Nîmes
Nîmes Training Notes
Nîmes hosts 20 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 Nîmes best early, when the centre still feels like it belongs to your shoes. The city centre gives you a clean 10 km loop with little elevation gain past the Arènes, Maison Carrée, Tour Magne, Jardins de la Fontaine, and Gambetta. Gambetta adds the murals, and the small streets keep the pace honest without killing the legs. Nîmes Urban Trail is the anchor event when you want the city under race effort. La nocturne de Nîmes, Veni Vici - Nîmes, Courir pour que sachange - Nîmes, and Infernal run - Nîmes keep the calendar moving.
Locals ride out fast because the good stuff starts right beyond town. You ride 3 km through garrigues, vines, and olives, and the route climbs 188 m without pretending to be alpine. The singletrack before the D135 can turn into a short hike-a-bike, so riders pick the left line and stay patient. Nîmes Cyclisme brings the serious club feel, with Route / CX, VTT, BMX, cyclosport, leisure rides, and the La Fontaine group. The Cévennes sit to the north, and Pont du Gard days add 29 km, 344 m, or bigger base miles back toward Nîmes.
March 15 to November 15 is the easy training window here, for both Z2 rides and steady runs. July and August bring common days above 34°C, so locals shift intervals early, carry more water, and stop pretending midday is smart. The Gardon and Pont du Gard rides feel right under Southern France sun, especially when the base miles point through garrigue. December to February brings common nights below 0°C, and snowfall happens every year. Winter keeps the city routes useful, while cyclists lean harder on structured club rides, cyclocross legs, and shorter loops when the cold settles in.