Marathon Médiéval de Seine-et-Marne

From Blandy-lès-Tours to Provins, two jewels of medieval heritage

The Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon is an event that combines sporting challenge and heritage discovery. The 42.195 km route connects two emblematic sites of the department: the Château de Blandy-lès-Tours, a 13th-century five-tower fortress classified as a historical monument and restored by the Department, and the medieval city of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage site as a unique testimony to the Champagne Fairs of the 12th and 13th centuries.

A journey through history

Runners cross nine communes of La Brie and pass four major medieval sites that punctuate the route like historical stages:

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

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

Five formats for all levels

The Medieval Marathon offers several formats adapted to all runners:

• The marathon (42.195 km) from Blandy-lès-Tours to Provins, the main challenge
• The Tours half-marathon (21.0975 km), a loop around Blandy-lès-Tours
• The relay marathon in teams of 3 to 6 runners over the 6 sections of the course
• The 5 km Knights and Princesses, a non-timed thematic race for teenagers and adults, organized at both sites (Blandy on Saturday, Provins on Sunday), costumes encouraged
• The youth races (400 m for 7-9 year olds, 850 m for 10-11 year olds, 1,500 m for 12-13 year olds), free, at both sites

Sport, heritage and local produce

Beyond the race, the Medieval Marathon is a festive event that promotes the local produce of Seine-et-Marne and the medieval heritage of La Brie. Throughout the weekend, activities highlight local know-how and regional products: producers' and artisans' market, tastings of Brie cheese, cider and Brie specialties, medieval shows and music, fantastic strolls, immersive workshops and equestrian performances in both Blandy and Provins. The patron of the first edition is Lorànt Deutsch, a writer and actor passionate about history.

A project led by the Department

The Medieval Marathon is an initiative of the Seine-et-Marne Department, supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Fondation du Patrimoine. The event aims to become a leading annual sporting and tourist event: by combining running and medieval heritage, the Department highlights the exceptional historical richness of Brie Champenoise and invites runners and spectators to discover often little-known treasures. A portion of the profits is donated to the restoration of local heritage.