Montpellier Run Festival
Sport/running in Montpellier, Hérault
2026
About Montpellier Run Festival
Montpellier Run Festival — edition 2026
11th edition of the Montpellier Run Festival, Montpellier's big running weekend, on April 18th and 19th, 2026. Marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, 5 km, Ekiden, and children's races starting from the Promenade du Peyrou, in the heart of the Écusson.
Montpellier Run Festival 2026
The 11th edition of the Montpellier Run Festival takes place on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, 2026 in Montpellier (Hérault). With approximately 15,000 participants expected and over 500 volunteers, it is the major running event in the Montpellier metropolitan area. The routes cross the historic center of the Écusson and the city's emblematic sites, starting from the Promenade du Peyrou.
Several formats are offered for all levels: marathon (42.195 km), half-marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, 5 km, Ekiden (relay marathon for teams of 6), and children's races. A festive atmosphere accompanies the event, with musical entertainment on Saturday evening on the Peyrou.
Highlights Montpellier Run Festival 2026
- 11th edition
- In Montpellier, Hérault
Programme Montpellier Run Festival 2026
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
- 11:00 AM — 5 km
- 12:00 PM — Ekiden (relay marathon, teams of 6)
- 2:00 PM-5:00 PM — Children's races (400 m to 3 km)
- 5:00 PM-10:00 PM — Musical entertainment, Promenade du Peyrou
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
- 08:00 AM — Marathon (42.195 km)
- 08:00 AM — Half-marathon (21.1 km)
- 12:00 PM — 10 km
Prices Montpellier Run Festival 2026
Half-marathon: 51 €
10 km: 36 €
5 km: 9 €
Ekiden (team of 6): 172 € per team
Children's races: 2 €
Registration on in.njuko.com/montpellierrunfestival-2026 (medical certificate less than one year old required for adults, parental authorization for minors).
Montpellier Run Festival — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 18 April to 19 April 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Montpellier Run Festival
Practical Information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €25 to €43.
Contact
For more information, visit the official event website or contact the Montpellier town hall.
Montpellier Run Festival in Montpellier
Montpellier Run Festival is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. This dynamic event highlights sport/running and contributes to the influence of the municipality.
Presentation
Running festival bringing together 15,000 participants: marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, ekiden, and children's races in April.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, Montpellier Run Festival takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes ranging from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Montpellier Run Festival offers a varied program combining sport/running and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Montpellier Run Festival is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an experienced runner or just curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Where does it take place — Montpellier Run Festival
Montpellier Run Festival in brief
History of Montpellier Run Festival
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