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Elsass'bike Option Marathon Vtt En 2 Jours - Wangenbourg-engenthal
Wangenbourg-engenthal · 33 km away
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Park Firmenlauf Pirmasens
Pirmasens · 69 km away
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Pfälzerwald Marathon
Pirmasens · 69 km away
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Pfälzerwald Marathon
Pirmasens · 69 km away
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Sparkassen Mini-Marathon
Karlsruhe · 65 km away
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Marathon de Colmar
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Recurring Marathon races near Strasbourg
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Wald-Marathon Wilgartswiesen
The Wald-Marathon Wilgartswiesen begins and ends at the Falkenburghalle in Wilgartswiesen, a village in Rhineland-Palatinate near the Hauenstein holiday region. This forest race and walking event takes place in early October, offering running distances from 7 km up to the marathon, plus a 45.1 km hiking marathon with 1,402 meters of elevation gain. Verbandsgemeinde Hauenstein and TSV Wilgartswiesen organize the event, with the ninth edition scheduled.
The primary hiking route crosses scenic paths within the Hauenstein walking area of the Palatinate Forest. Participants should anticipate a demanding day; the long course crosses six mountains, featuring rock formations, steep valleys, and extensive woodlands. It is suitable for determined hikers and runners alike, providing a direct exploration of the Hauenstein region without becoming a road race. Wilgartswiesen station is approximately 2 km from the venue, Hauenstein Mitte is about 3 km away, and drivers can access the start area via the B10 from Pirmasens or Landau.
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.
Corrida de Noël - Illkirch-Graffenstaden
The Corrida de Noël in Illkirch-Graffenstaden is a Christmas-season road running series offering a half marathon, a 10 km, and a 5 km. It has grown significantly, from approximately 2,800 runners to 4,800. Demand now exceeds capacity, with all three distances selling out weeks before race day, leaving hundreds without a bib.
The organizers introduced new routes to accommodate more participants, allocating about 1,800 places for the half marathon, 2,000 for the 10 km, and 1,000 for the 5 km. The races traverse the streets of Illkirch, where weather conditions are a notable factor: recent editions have featured sun, rain, and snow. The lead pack in the half marathon often includes serious local competitors, such as Laurent Tsang-Chun-Sze, a previous winner aiming to reclaim the title.
3. Wald(Ultra)Marathon Calw
The Wald(Ultra)Marathon Calw is a 46 km forest ultramarathon beginning in Calw-Altburg, Baden-Württemberg. Scheduled for December, it directs runners onto hilly terrain rather than a fast road course. The longest route extends slightly beyond marathon distance, but the elevation gain and forest trails give it the feel of a mountain endurance run rather than just a few extra kilometers.
The course crosses the wooded hills surrounding Calw-Altburg, with Baden and Swabian scenery as the setting. Organizers classify the difficulty as 4 out of 5. The 46 km route demands significant endurance and proficiency on steep or mountain-like terrain. This race is considered a regional ultra classic, emphasizing a challenging day on the trails over achieving a personal best.
Trail du petit ballon - Rouffach
The Trail du Petit Ballon is a trail-running event held in Rouffach, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, scheduled for early March. The event is designed for nature runners, offering multiple distances suitable for various skill levels.
Four races are featured: the Trail du Petit Ballon, the Marathon du Petit Ballon, the Circuit des Grands Crus, and the Mini trail de l'Ane. The courses traverse the countryside surrounding Rouffach. The Mini trail adds a family-friendly option to the longer trail and marathon races.
Semi-marathon de La Wantzenau
The Semi-marathon de La Wantzenau is the main event of the Courses de La Wantzenau, a Sunday running festival in La Wantzenau. The program includes a half marathon and a 5 km race. The field is often large for a local road race, with close to 2,000 participants across all events.
The half marathon has seen unexpected outcomes: Tristan Kirscher won it, setting a personal best, and Latifa Mokhtari also took first place over the distance. The 5 km race attracts swift runners as well; Quentin Perraudin and Caroline El Himer won the shorter event, with El Himer also achieving a personal best.
Trail du Petit Ballon et Circuit des Grands Crus
The Trail du Petit Ballon et Circuit des Grands Crus begins and ends at the stadium in Rouffach, a small Haut-Rhin commune in Alsace close to the German border. Held annually in March since 2004, this trail race takes place in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park. It offers four distances: l'Ane at 8 km, Zinnkoepftrail at 16 km, Les Grands Crus at 28 km, and Le Petit Ballon at 54 km.
The courses depart Rouffach into vineyard territory, featuring extended sections through the wine fields that lend the Grands Crus race its name. March weather in the Vosges can remain wintry, potentially bringing wind and lingering snow at higher elevations; the single September running provided milder temperatures and vines nearing harvest.
Ekiden de Strasbourg
Ekiden de Strasbourg is a team road relay held in Strasbourg, France, typically in early April. The primary format is a full marathon divided among six runners over 42.195 km, featuring legs of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 7.195 km, allowing teams to distribute the effort based on distance and runner capability. Two shorter team options are also available: a four-runner relay with legs of 10 km, 15 km, 10 km, and 7.195 km, and a 20 km duo race consisting of four 5 km laps.
The course utilizes a 5 km loop that begins and ends at Place Jeanne Helbling, proceeding through Strasbourg’s newer districts from Malraux towards the Citadelle. Participants will run along sections of the canal and the Rhône au Rhin before passing through Parc de la Citadelle, a design that simplifies the repeated-loop structure for both participants and observers. The event is part of the National Ekiden Series, with category victors in the Ekiden qualifying for Ekiden de Paris. The prior running attracted over 900 participants in the six-person Ekiden and more than 300 in the four-person relay, with post-race refreshments featuring Alsatian specialties like Baeckeoffe, Spätzle, and Lewerknepfle.
Marathon De La Forêt Sacrée - Surbourg
The Marathon de la Forêt Sacrée is a 42.195 km marathon in Surbourg, Alsace, starting at 10:30 near the village hall on a Sunday in April. The Surbourg running club, 2C4S, affiliated with the French athletics federation, organizes the event.
The route follows the Haguenau forest's bike paths and trails, a large forest area in Alsace. Runners will find a nearly flat course with long shaded straightaways, alternating between asphalt and forest paths. This course suits runners aiming for a personal best and those who prefer a marathon mostly within the woods.
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About Marathon races in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Base Miles
Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg as a pleasant blend of urban and rural, with canal paths doing a lot of the work. Old Town Strasbourg gives a 3 km shakeout on narrow, uneven streets where closed sections leave room for intervals. The Strasbourg Quais route skirts Parc de l'Orangerie and the gardens when you want steady Z2. Parc de la Citadelle works from the University or Esplanade neighborhood for a quick loop. The Bruche Canal Path runs 28 km along the water when you want to stretch the legs. The race calendar gives locals anchor events like La Strasbourgeoise, Ekiden de Strasbourg, Courses de Strasbourg-Europe, Ma'dame run, and Marathons 4 Alzheimer.
Locals ride because Strasbourg has more than 400 km of bike paths, and Vélhop makes the easy spin even easier. Strasbourg Vélo Club gives the city its club spine, with VAE riders welcome and the right mood for riding farther than the boulangerie. The Bruche Canal cycle route runs 25 km between Strasbourg and Soultz-les-Bains, with vegetation, curves, and lock houses for base miles. The Au détour de l'Ill-Rhin loop gives 30 km of flat riding, and the Cross-border cycling loop gives another flat 30 km. The Piste des Forts makes the big local anchor ride with 85 km across France and Germany. The climbs sit west in the Vosges mountains, with the Black Forest mountains waiting across the border.
Spring to autumn gives Strasbourg its best rhythm, and cyclists usually treat Easter to the end of October as the clean season for long rides. June to September can push 35 degrees and more, so locals move runs beside the canal early and keep Z2 rides honest. Summer gives Jardin des Deux Rives, Parcours des Deux Rives, Eurovélo 5, and Eurovélo 15 that easy cross-border feeling. Winter turns cool and overcast, but daytime frost is uncommon, so runners keep the quays and parks in play. Cyclists stay flatter, use the canals, and save the Vosges or Black Forest days for better windows.