Sport/running in Montpellier, Hérault
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.
Running festival bringing together 15,000 participants: marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, ekiden, and children's races in April.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Price: from €25 to €43.
For more information, visit the official event website or contact the Montpellier town hall.
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Promenade du Peyrou
Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier