The Course de l'Aix s'Élance begins and ends on the parade ground of the military high school in Aix-en-Provence, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France. This city road race, which starts in the morning, currently offers 4 km and 7 km distances. Previous editions featured a course of nearly 10 km.
The course is primarily paved, consisting of approximately 85% road and 15% smooth, runnable paths within the city. Participants will also run through Parc de la Torse. Within the park, caution is advised as the presence of other users might lead runners to follow the wrong group instead of the ground arrows and marshals. This event supports a charity, with its profits contributing to a worthy cause.