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23AUG
Run · road · Marathon
Marathon des Oussailles
Saint-Girons · 73 km away
SEP 2
19SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Trail du marguestaud - Launac
Launac · 26 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Le Marathon des Vendanges
Labastide-Saint-Pierre · 36 km away
Toulouse · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Toulouse
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Ekiden d'Albi
The Ekiden d'Albi begins at Place Saint Cécile, directly before the imposing Cathédrale Saint-Cécile in Albi, located in the Tarn department of southwest France. This October night road relay involves six runners covering the full marathon distance of 42.195 km, split into legs of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and finally 7.195 km. This structure creates a team event for friends, colleagues, families, or club runners, with each participant completing a segment of the marathon rather than a single individual running the entire distance.
The course winds through Albi's old town, passing through the historic Castelviel district, and crosses the Tarn River via the Pont Vieux before heading back towards the cathedral. Albi is known as the "red city" because of the characteristic color of its brick buildings. The cathedral and its surrounding Episcopal City are recognized by UNESCO, providing a compact, historic backdrop for the race instead of a typical suburban circuit. The organizers emphasize the team and festive aspect of the relay, encouraging teams to select a name, bring support, wear costumes, and remain for the post-race social gathering.
Trail du Cassoulet
Trail du Cassoulet is a trail-running weekend in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, Occitanie, incorporating the food culture of southwest France into the race. The main running distances are 12 km, 19 km, and 28 km. The program also includes a 12 km Nordic walk, a 12 km hike, 5 km canicross, 5 km cani-rando, children’s races, and a parent-child relay. It is a nature-trail event, with routes using trails, roads, and countryside paths around the Lauragais area.
The race emphasizes its name more than many food-themed events. On the 12 km, 19 km, and 28 km courses, runners receive music, Toulouse sausage, and Fronton wine at a refreshment stop in the Orangerie of the Château de Bonrepos Riquet. The finish line offers draft beer, costumed finishers get a bottle of wine, and the weekend concludes with a cassoulet meal and bandas. There is also a Saturday evening pasta party, an exhibitor village, and free Sunday childcare for children aged 3 to 10, making the event suitable for families as well as runners.
Semi-Marathon de la Légion Etrangère
The Semi-Marathon de la Légion Étrangère takes place in Castelnaudary, Occitanie, southern France, with the Foreign Legion central to its identity. Participants can select the half marathon (21.0975 km) or a 9.6 km race; some listings also mention a 42.2 km option. The event typically occurs in early October and is also known as the Semi-Marathon du 4e Régiment Étranger, linking it to the 4th Foreign Regiment stationed in the city.
The course begins in Castelnaudary, offering a run through local Occitan history and culture, not just a typical town race. For a local, military-affiliated event, participation is significant: one edition saw approximately 1,000 runners in the half marathon and 300 in the shorter race. The participants often include Foreign Legion regimental commanders, gendarmes at the start, veterans, families of Legion members, local runners, and visiting amateurs. Organized by the Federation of Societies of Veterans of the Foreign Legion, a local report described it as “a true legionnaire race,” reflecting the blend of road running, military presence, and Castelnaudary’s Legion heritage.
Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Expérience
The Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Expérience is a one-day running festival in Toulouse, Occitanie, France, held in November. It offers runners a full marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, and children’s races. The event focuses on the Ville Rose rather than a single-distance race, with over 30,000 participants anticipated across all events.
The races begin in Toulouse and are presented as a unique way to view the city, with the main distances crossing its center. The relay allows teams to compete in the marathon distance, while the 10K, half marathon, and kids’ races welcome participants who are not experienced marathoners. Over 800 volunteers support the event, and Harmonie Mutuelle is the title partner for this series, now in its third edition.
Toulouse Métropole Run Experience
The Toulouse Métropole Run Experience is a November running event in Toulouse, with races set within the city rather than on its outskirts. The main races range from the 10 K du Capitole to the Le Semi sur la Garonne and the Marathon des Géants. An Ekiden relay covers the marathon distance, and a children’s race under 5 km is also offered. A recent edition attracted 28,716 participants, indicating a large-scale event catering to marathoners, relay teams, 10 km runners, families, and those opting for a shorter, manageable distance.
The Marathon des Géants spans 42.195 km with 159 m of elevation gain. The half marathon features 99 m, and the 10 km has 38 m. These routes are not flat time-trial courses but appear suitable for a broad range of runners. The course follows the Garonne River, passing Toulouse landmarks such as the Oncopole, Piste des Géants, Cité de l’Espace, Pont Neuf, and the Capitole. Aid stations offer food and water, and the event utilizes reusable cups; participants may also use their own flask or cup for refills. PLAYGROUND organizes the event, with Campus as a partner.
Trail du Pastel
The Trail du Pastel begins at the Balma sports complex, east of Toulouse in Haute-Garonne, sending runners onto Lauragais paths each November. Organized by CAB Athlétisme since 2010, the event offers short children's races of 1 km or 2 km, an 11 km Nordic walk, the 11 km Lou Pastelou, the 16 km Isatis, the 22 km Cocagne for individuals or pairs, and the 42 km Marathon du Pastel. Some races are held during the day and others at night, allowing the same event to serve as a family outing, a club trail, or a longer endurance test.
The routes utilize natural ground, paths, and trails near Balma, avoiding an all-road course. Runners follow waterways, including the Hers river and the Noncesse stream, before encountering initial ascents. The course becomes more technical in Bois Rond, passes the lakes of Mons and Flourens, and features the false flat on the Cayrol "chemin de fada." The return leg toward Balma requires strong downhill running after Bois de Linasse. The event's name references pastel, the historical luxury dye crop that influenced the Toulouse and Lauragais regions. At the finish, participants receive a hot drink, with coffee specifically for night runners.
Semi-Marathon de Blagnac
The Semi-Marathon de Blagnac is a road race held in Blagnac, a town near Toulouse in Haute-Garonne, Occitanie. It takes place in early March and includes a 10 km race and a half marathon, alongside children’s and junior races. The location provides the event with a distinct local character: Blagnac is associated with Toulouse airport and Airbus, and the races begin in the Aéroscopia area, near the town’s aviation landmarks.
The 10 km follows a single loop within Blagnac, while the half marathon is designed as a fast course for runners aiming for personal bests. The event has a long history for a regional road race, with many editions completed. It attracts runners from Occitanie and further afield. It holds a regional designation and allows participants to qualify for the French 10 km and half marathon championships. Registration also supports a charitable cause through Tous Avec Noé, an organization assisting children with disabilities or illnesses and their families.
21 km de Blagnac
The 21 km de Blagnac is a flat half marathon held in Blagnac, adjacent to Toulouse. The event also features a 10 km race and children's races. It typically takes place in March, though the specific date may be confirmed later. The 10 km race is open to runners and Nordic walkers, and the children's race covers 1,075 metres. The half marathon consists of two laps of the 10 km course, with an additional 1.1 km loop to complete the 21.1 km distance.
The course offers a distinct Blagnac character, passing the Aeroscopia aviation museum and running alongside aircraft like the Concorde, Caravelle, and A380. It also crosses Georges Brassens square and the Odyssud and Grand Noble parks. Aid stations and medical support are provided along the route and at the finish. Pacers are available for the half marathon. This long-standing, well-attended event draws thousands of participants to the roads of Blagnac.
Ekiden de Toulouse
Ekiden de Toulouse is a six-runner relay marathon held in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Occitanie. Scheduled for early April, it follows the Ekiden format: a team collectively runs the 42.195 km marathon distance, divided into legs of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 7.195 km. This city road race emphasizes pacing, handovers, and team order over a standard solo marathon.
The Toulouse race takes place near Piste Géants Montaudran and the Halle de La Machine, a location connected to the city’s culture, history, and large-scale mechanical works. The Ekiden concept originated in Japan in 1917, featuring the traditional handover of a fabric sash, the tasuki. The Toulouse edition, organized by Triathlon Toulouse and CA Balma with Chrono-Start managing timing, was established as a new event.
Marathon d'Albi
The Marathon d'Albi begins on the road before the Stadium and finishes on the athletics track. This late-April road-race series in Albi, Tarn, Occitanie, France, includes a marathon, half marathon, 10 km, and Handisport race. With over forty editions completed, it is a local fixture. The marathon and half marathon start together in the morning, followed shortly by the 10 km. Official pacers cover marathon targets from 3h30 to 4h30 and half-marathon targets from 1h30 to 2h00.
The marathon starts with an urban section through Albi, passing the Grand Théâtre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile before heading toward Saint-Juéry and the Tarn valley. The course is very flat, with about 38 meters of climbing and a few meters of altitude variation. It includes two tunnels, one approximately 900 meters and one approximately 350 meters, on both the outward and return legs. The half marathon follows the marathon course until its turn after Saint-Juéry, then includes the Renaudie hill on the return. The 10 km stays within the town over two urban loops, also passing the Grand Théâtre and cathedral, with a field capped at 1,500 runners. The half marathon also has a capacity limit, using bib exchange and a waiting list when entries are full. The race features a local pun: “Il te tarn d'y aller !”
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Toulouse Training Notes
Toulouse 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 Canal du Midi when they want easy base miles without thinking too much. The path winds out from the city centre and stretches 250 km from Toulouse to the Mediterranean, so a Z2 run can keep going forever. The path dips below bridges at road intersections, and that keeps the rhythm clean. Pech David gives sharper work, with the loop climbing above the Garonne when intervals need bite. Run in Toulouse meets at Place du Capitole every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM. La Corrida de Toulouse, Course de l'espace, La Foulée De Lesseps, and Les 10 Km Du Stade Toulousain make good anchor races.
Locals ride the Canal du Midi for easy spins, the Green Way for steady city miles, and the Garonne Cycle Route when they want a clean line through town. Toulouse gives riders 580 km of cycle paths, so base miles are easy to stack without leaving the metro. La Maison du Vélo keeps the local cycling map fresh and handles rentals, lessons, and repair workshops. The climbs sit south and east, with Pech David, the Muret-Eaunes hills, and the Lauragais hills doing the real work. Les 1000 coteaux packs 1,002 m into 67.8 km, and Boucle du Castera gives 732 m over 73.9 km.
September is the sweet spot because the temperatures feel right and the roads carry less holiday traffic. Summer days run hot in Toulouse, with temperatures over 30C and highs up to 38C, so locals get runs and rides done early. The mornings stay cool enough for Z2, tempo, or a short Canal spin before the heat lands. Spring and fall bring more rain around the Canal du Midi, and April and October can make towpaths messy. Winter turns chilly and windy, but the temperature stays above freezing most of the time. February brings the coldest nights, so runners keep moving and cyclists choose cleaner paths over sticky towpath mud.