Marathon du Cognac
The friendliest and most festive marathon in France, in the heart of the Cognac vineyards
About Marathon du Cognac
The Marathon du Cognac is a sporting and festive event that takes place every year in November, starting from Jarnac, on the banks of the Charente. Created in 2002, it is considered the friendliest marathon in France. The course crosses the cognac vineyards, aging cellars, and heritage sites of the Charente valley, punctuated by gastronomic refreshments and entertainment. With its four events (marathon, half-marathon, 10.5 km, and 5 km), it attracts nearly 5,000 runners from all over France and abroad each year.
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The most festive marathon in France
The Marathon du Cognac is a major sporting event held annually in November, starting from Jarnac, on the banks of the Charente. Created in 2002 by the Association Marathon du Cognac, it has established itself over the years as one of the friendliest and most festive marathons in France, combining athletic performance with the discovery of the Charente terroir.
A course through the heart of the vineyards
The marathon course (42.195 km) winds through the Cognac vineyards, aging cellars, and heritage sites of the Charente valley, between Angoulême and Cognac. Runners cross the bridge over the Charente between Jarnac and Gondeville before setting off through a landscape of rolling vineyards. Gastronomic refreshment stops punctuate the course, offering local specialties and tastings, in a festive spirit that sets this event apart from other marathons.
Four races for all levels
The Marathon du Cognac offers four races suitable for all levels: the marathon (42.195 km), the half-marathon (21.097 km), the 10.5 km, and the 5 km. The time limit to complete the marathon is 6 hours 30 minutes, allowing all participants, from elite runners to amateurs, to experience this unique event. In 2025, the 24th edition brought together 4,700 runners, and the marathon was won by Hugo Le Poulard in 2h27'21.
A sporting and friendly weekend
The event takes place over a full weekend, with bib collection on Friday and Saturday, the main races on Saturday and Sunday, and an entertainment village offering a buffet, massages, showers, and shuttle services. The Marathon du Cognac has become a must-attend event for runners and food lovers in Charente.
Marathon du Cognac — edition 2026
25th edition of the Marathon du Cognac scheduled for November 14 and 15, 2026, in Jarnac. Marathon, half-marathon, 10.5 km, and 5 km in the heart of the Cognac vineyards.
25th Edition: A Quarter Century of Racing
The 25th edition of the Marathon du Cognac is scheduled for November 14 and 15, 2026, in Jarnac. This anniversary will mark a quarter-century of sporting camaraderie in the heart of the Cognac vineyards, with the usual four events: marathon, half-marathon, 10.5 km, and 5 km. Registration is open on the official website.
Prices Marathon du Cognac 2026
Practical information — Marathon du Cognac
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Access
Race start on the quays of Jarnac, by the Charente river, 16200 Jarnac.
- By car: Jarnac is located on the N141 between Angoulême and Cognac. Free parking and shuttle services.
- By train: Jarnac SNCF station (Angoulême-Saintes line).
Timetables
- Event over 2-3 days in November. Marathon start usually on Saturday morning.
Prices
- Entry fee applies depending on the race. Prices and registration on the official website.
Contact
- Website: marathonducognac.net
- Address: Association Marathon du Cognac, BP 90090, 16200 Jarnac
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Quais de Jarnac — Bords de Charente
Quais de Jarnac, 16200 Jarnac