Ekiden de Rouen

The Ekiden de Rouen is a road running event held in Rouen, located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. The primary event is an ekiden, where teams complete the full marathon distance of 42.195 km through a relay format, instead of a single runner covering the entire course. The race is scheduled for March, with the precise date pending confirmation, and the ekiden is set to begin at 09:00. Additionally, a 5 km race is part of the event, commencing ten minutes after the relay at 09:10. Association Sportive ASPTT Rouen is the organizer, integrating the event into the local club-running landscape rather than presenting it as a large, independent city marathon. The ekiden format is the key attraction, offering the marathon distance with team handoffs, alongside a shorter 5 km option for those seeking a less demanding race day.