Marathon International du Beaujolais

Event Overview

The Marathon International du Beaujolais returns for its 22nd edition in November 2026. This sporting event takes participants through the landscapes of the Beaujolais region, featuring vineyards, villages, and castles. The event includes a variety of timed races and non-timed activities held over two days, starting in different locations such as Fleurie, Villefranche-sur-Saône, and Gleizé.

Race Categories

A wide selection of distances is available to accommodate different preferences:

• Marathon (42.195 km)
• Semi-Marathon (21.1 km)
• 13 km du Rhône
• Trail 43 km
• Trail 24 km
• Trail 15 km
• Rando Solidaire (12 km hiking event)
• Family Marathon (variable distances)

Participation Requirements

Timed races are open to licensed and non-licensed runners meeting the minimum age requirements. Participants in the marathon and longer trails must be born in 2007 or earlier. For the semi-marathon, the minimum birth year is 2009. Adult participants not holding a French athletics license (FFA) are required to complete a Parcours Prévention Santé (PPS) online within three months of the race.

Services and Amenities

Registrations for timed races include a race bib, timing chip, finisher medal, and access to refreshments approximately every 5 km. Marathon participants benefit from pace markers and a shuttle service from Villefranche-sur-Saône to the start line in Fleurie. A bag drop service is provided for the marathon, semi-marathon, and 13 km races. Post-race facilities include access to showers at the Saint Exupéry swimming pool and a recovery area for marathon finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.