Semi-Marathon des Olonnes

The Semi Marathon des Olonnes is a 21.097 km half marathon held in Les Sables d'Olonne, on the Vendée coast. It begins at 8:15 in the morning, with the course designed to run alongside the Atlantic on the Côte de Lumière. The route consists of two out-and-back loops facing the ocean. These loops alternate between the urban seafront of Le Remblai and a more tranquil eastern section closer to nature. The start and finish are located near La Rudelière stadium. The race holds a World Athletics gold label, serves as a qualifier for the French Half Marathon Championships, and offers elite runners an opportunity to gain World Athletics ranking points.