Marathon Médiéval de Seine-et-Marne
2026
Edition 2026 — Finished
Edition 2026 — Marathon Médiéval
The first edition of the Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon was held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with a weekend of activities from May 9 to 10 between Blandy-lès-Tours and Provins. Launched by the Seine-et-Marne Department under the patronage of Lorànt Deutsch, this first edition gathered over 3,600 registered runners across the five formats offered (marathon, Tours half-marathon, relay marathon, 5 km Knights and Princesses, youth races). The relay marathon was sold out before the race.
1st Edition — Sunday, May 10, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026, marked the launch of the Seine-et-Marne Medieval Marathon, the first edition of an annual event conceived by the Department. Runners set off from Place des Tours, in front of Blandy-lès-Tours castle, for a 42.195 km course through the Brie countryside to the medieval city of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The course crossed nine communes and passed four major medieval sites: Blandy castle, Champeaux collegiate church, Cucharmoy church, and the Gallo-Roman theater of Châteaubleau. The arrival through Provins' Saint-Jean gate offered runners a spectacular finish at the foot of the ramparts.
Record Mobilization for a First Edition
In total, over 3,600 people participated in the various races over the weekend. Five formats were offered: marathon (42.195 km), Tours half-marathon (21.0975 km loop around Blandy), relay marathon (teams of 3 to 6 runners over 6 sections — sold out before the race), 5 km Knights and Princesses (non-timed festive race for teens and adults, organized on Saturday in Blandy and Sunday in Provins, costumes encouraged) and youth races (400 m / 850 m / 1,500 m depending on age, free). 200 volunteers were mobilized along the course, with 4 water stations and 3 full refreshment points highlighting local produce.
Medieval Entertainment on Both Sites
The weekend of May 9-10 featured medieval shows and music, producers' and artisans' markets, equestrian performances, fantastic parades, and immersive workshops (medieval hairstyling, tastings…). The patron of this first edition was Lorànt Deutsch, a writer and actor passionate about history.
What's Next
Building on the success of this first edition, the Seine-et-Marne Department has confirmed the 2nd edition for the weekend of May 15-16, 2027.
Programme
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Blandy-lès-Tours (starting village)
- 2 PM — Youth races (400 m / 850 m / 1,500 m depending on age)
- 4 PM — 5 km Knights and Princesses (non-timed festive race for teens and adults, costumes encouraged)
- All afternoon — Medieval entertainment, producers' market, shows, parades
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- 8:45 AM — Luggage storage opens (Blandy)
- 9 AM — 5 km Knights and Princesses in Provins (arrival village)
- 9:45 AM — Marathon start (42.195 km) from Place des Tours, Blandy-lès-Tours · elevation gain +210 m / -168 m
- 10:30 AM — Tours Half-Marathon start (21.0975 km, loop around Blandy)
- 10:30 AM — Youth races in Provins (400 m / 850 m / 1,500 m)
- On the course — Relay marathon start (teams of 3 to 6 runners over 6 sections, format sold out before the race)
- All day — Medieval entertainment and local produce market in both Blandy and Provins
- Afternoon — Marathon and relay marathon arrivals at the foot of Provins' ramparts (Saint-Jean gate)
Official schedule communicated by the organizer on marathon-medieval.seine-et-marne.fr.
Highlights
- 1st edition of a unique sporting and heritage event in Seine-et-Marne
- Over 3,600 registered participants over the weekend
- 42.195 km from Blandy-lès-Tours to Provins (UNESCO)
- 4 major medieval sites along the course
- 5 formats: marathon, Tours half-marathon, relay marathon (sold out), 5 km Knights and Princesses, youth races
- Patron: Lorànt Deutsch
- 200 volunteers, 4 water stations and 3 full refreshment points
- Medieval entertainment, local produce market and shows on both sites
- Next edition announced for May 15 and 16, 2027
Prices
0.00€ — 87.00€
Marathon (42.195 km): 87 € (non-licensed) / 82 € (FFA licensed)
Semi-marathon des Tours: 30 € to 45 € depending on category and registration date
Marathon-relais: team of 3 to 6 runners (format sold out before the race)
5 km Chevaliers et Princesses: 8 € to 14 €
Youth races (7-13 years): free
2026 Ticketing (closed): https://in.njuko.com/marathon-medieval-2026
Registrations for the 2027 edition (May 15-16, 2027) will open later on the official website marathon-medieval.seine-et-marne.fr.