Marathon Médiéval de Seine-et-Marne

From Blandy Castle to the UNESCO City of Provins

The Marathon Médiéval de Seine-et-Marne is an unprecedented event that combines a sporting challenge with heritage discovery. The 42.195 km course connects two medieval jewels of the department: the Château de Blandy-lès-Tours, a 13th-century fortress restored by the Department, and the medieval city of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a unique testament to the Champagne fairs of the 12th and 13th centuries.

A Course Through History

Runners will cross nine municipalities in Seine-et-Marne and pass by four major medieval sites that mark the route as historical stages:

• The Château de Blandy-lès-Tours, the starting point, a five-tower fortress classified as a historic monument
• The Collégiale Saint-Martin de Champeaux, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with remarkable carved stalls
• The Church of Sainte-Geneviève de Cucharmoy, a Romanesque building nestled in the Brie countryside
• The Gallo-Roman theater of Châteaubleau, an ancient vestige testifying to the archaeological richness of the territory

The finish line is at the Porte Saint-Jean, the monumental entrance to the upper town of Provins, offering runners a spectacular finale in the heart of the medieval city.

Four Formats for All Runners

The Marathon Médiéval offers four formats suitable for all levels:

• The marathon (42.195 km) from Blandy-lès-Tours to Provins, the main challenge
• The half-marathon (21.1 km), a loop around Blandy-lès-Tours
• The Chevaliers Race, a themed course of variable distance on the sites of Blandy and Provins
• The Children's Race, free, on both sites

Sport, Heritage, and Local Produce

Beyond the race, the Marathon Médiéval is a festive event that promotes the Seine-et-Marne region. Throughout the day, activities will highlight local know-how and produce: tastings of Brie cheese, cider, and other local products, artisan villages, medieval shows in Provins and Blandy. The patron of this first edition is Lorànt Deutsch, a writer and actor passionate about history.

A Project Supported by the Department

The Marathon Médiéval is an initiative of the Department of Seine-et-Marne, which aims to make this event a leading annual sporting and tourist gathering. By combining running with medieval heritage, the Department highlights the exceptional historical richness of its territory, often overlooked, and invites runners and spectators to discover the treasures of Brie Champenoise.