Eco Ekiden de Savoie

Eco Ekiden de Savoie is a road marathon relay held in Le Bourget-du-Lac, Savoie department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Typically set for early June, it uses the Ekiden format: six runners cover the full 42.195 km marathon distance, with each participant running a segment of 5 km, 7.195 km, or 10 km based on their position in the team. The course begins and ends in Le Bourget-du-Lac, featuring sections alongside the Leysse river and offering views over Lac du Bourget. The race highlights its natural surroundings instead of a large urban feel, and it accommodates mixed teams as the relay structure allows runners of varying abilities to complete a single, manageable leg. The event also stresses team spirit, good humor, and encourages participants to explore Savoie’s local landscape and heritage.