La Rochelle Marathon
The marathon between land and sea on the Atlantic coast
About La Rochelle Marathon
A legendary marathon
Created in 1991, the La Rochelle Serge Vigot Marathon is the second largest marathon in France in terms of participation. Every late November, it attracts thousands of runners who come to cover a flat and fast course between the Old Port and the Atlantic coast.
A spectacular course
The route consists of two 21 km loops starting from the quays and the Old Port of La Rochelle. It passes through the city's emblematic sites: the Old Port, the Towers, urban parks, and the intra-muros city, before running along the sea. The almost flat and very fast profile of the course makes it ideal for personal bests.
More than a marathon
The event offers several races: the individual marathon (42.195 km), the duo marathon (two-person relay over the two loops), the 10 km, the Corporate Challenge (four-runner relay), para-sport events, and the Chauffe-Gambettes (a festive 4 km fun run with free access). The festive atmosphere and the support of the La Rochelle public make the event renowned.
La Rochelle Marathon — edition 2026
The 35th edition of the La Rochelle Serge Vigot Marathon takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The second most attended marathon in France, it offers a flat and fast course between land and sea, as well as several race formats (marathon, 10 km, duo, Corporate Challenge, para-sports).
2026 Edition
For its festive 35th edition, the La Rochelle Serge Vigot Marathon returns on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The race continues to attract thousands of runners to its mythical course: two 21 km loops starting from the quays and the Vieux-Port, a flat and very fast route that runs along the sea and passes through the historic monuments of La Rochelle.
Bib numbers can be collected at the Marathon Village, at Espace Encan, on Friday, November 27 (3 PM - 8 PM) and Saturday, November 28 (9 AM - 8 PM). The marathon entry fee remains set at 58 € (unchanged for four editions) as an early bird rate until June 15, 2026, then 68 €.
Programme La Rochelle Marathon 2026
Sunday, November 29, 2026
- 08:45 AM — Start of the 10 km race (avenue du Général Leclerc)
- 08:57 AM — Start of para-sports events (visually impaired and partially sighted para-marathon, wheelchair half-marathon championship)
- 09:00 AM — Start of the Individual Marathon (42.195 km), Duo Marathon and Corporate Challenge — Quai Maubec and Louis Durand
Time limit: 5h30. Finish at Vieux-Port (Saint-Jean-d'Acre parking area).
Saturday, November 28, 2026
- 09:30 AM — Warm-Up Run / Chauffe-Gambettes, a festive 4 km fun run with free access, starting from Espace Encan
Highlights La Rochelle Marathon 2026
- 35th edition
- Marathon 42.195 km (course with two 21 km loops)
- 10 km
- Duo Marathon (two-person relay)
- Corporate Challenge (four-person relay)
- Para-sports events
- Chauffe-Gambettes: festive 4 km fun run with free access
- 2nd most attended marathon in France
Prices La Rochelle Marathon 2026
Practical information — La Rochelle Marathon
Practical Information
Start and Finish
Start: Quai Maubec and Louis Durand. Finish: Vieux-Port, Saint-Jean-d'Acre car park area.
Marathon Village
Bib number collection takes place at the Marathon Village, at Espace Encan, on the Friday (3 PM - 8 PM) and Saturday (9 AM - 8 PM) preceding the race.
Access
La Rochelle SNCF train station is about a ten-minute walk from the start. Special shuttles on race day. Parking nearby.
Contact
Association Marathon de La Rochelle — [email protected] — 05 46 44 42 19 — marathondelarochelle.com
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Where does it take place — La Rochelle Marathon
Centre-ville de La Rochelle
Quai Maubec et Durand, 17000 La Rochelle