Ekiden Bron Lyon Métropole 2027

Ekiden Bron Lyon Métropole is a six-person marathon relay held in Bron, near Lyon in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, around the end of March. Rather than one runner completing 42.195 km alone, the team divides the full marathon into legs of 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 7.195 km. This road race is designed for those who want the marathon distance without running it solo. The race begins and ends at the Hippodrome de Parilly. The course travels through parkland and city streets, and organizers describe it as fast enough for teams aiming for records. The format also works for runners new to the Ekiden, allowing stronger and less experienced runners to share the same team objective. The event emphasizes the relay spirit: six runners share the effort, reunite at the finish, and find a refreshment stand available after the final leg.