Marathon de Nantes
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Abalone Marathon de Nantes 2027
The Abalone Marathon de Nantes returns for its 45th edition on 24 and 25 April 2027. The event takes place across the city of Nantes with multiple race formats over a weekend, combining urban streets and notable city sites.
Distances offered include:
- 42.195 km : Marathon individuel, course 100% urbaine crossing the Erdre and finishing near the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire.
- 42.195 km / team of 4 : Marathon relais entreprises on the same course as the individual marathon.
- 21.097 km : Semi-marathon on the same start and finish area as the marathon.
- 10 km : Les Foulées de l’Éléphant, a nocturnal 10 km starting at the Machines de l’île.
- Additional shorter races including a 5 km and junior races.
Field limits are indicated for major events: marathon individual and semi-marathon each limited to 7 000 bibs, the 10 km limited to 7 000 participants, and the companies relay limited to around 500 teams. Elevation figures from available sources show modest total ascent for the marathon (approximately D+ 235 m) and for the semi-marathon (approximately D+ 115 m).
The race identity highlights urban heritage, sections along the Erdre river, and finish facilities near the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
