The Marathon du Printemps d'Arcachon begins at the Olympia Theater in Arcachon, located on France's Atlantic coast in Gironde. This spring running event offers three distances: a 42.195 km marathon, a 21.1 km half marathon, and a 5 km race for participants aged 14 and older. Approximately 4,500 runners and walkers participate in each edition.
The course remains near Arcachon, crossing its neighborhoods instead of venturing far into the surrounding region. The 5 km route provides a condensed experience of the area, featuring the seafront, jetties, characteristic villas, and pine forest. The marathon involves a total elevation gain of 230 meters, and the half marathon gains 125 meters, meaning neither course is entirely flat. This event succeeded the Marathon des 4 Saisons, retaining Arcachon as its base while establishing a distinct spring identity.