Toulouse Métropole Run Expérience
Marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, and relay in the Pink City — November 1st, 2026
About Toulouse Métropole Run
The Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience (formerly Toulouse Marathon) is one of the biggest running events in the South-West. Every autumn, over 30,000 runners set off through the streets of the Pink City in five formats: marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, marathon relay, and children's races.
Organized by Playground Event with Harmonie Mutuelle as the main partner, the event passes through iconic Toulouse sites: Place du Capitole, Jardin des Plantes, Île du Ramier, banks of the Garonne, Piste des Géants, Cité de l'Espace, Pont Neuf. A race village will be held from October 29th to 31st, 2026, for bib collection and numerous activities.
A Great Popular Running Festival in Toulouse
The Toulouse Métropole Run Experience, now named Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience, has become in just a few editions one of France's biggest running events, with over 30,000 participants expected and nearly 800 volunteers mobilized. The event takes place on a single day, Sunday, November 1st, 2026, and offers several formats adapted to all levels.
Five Race Formats
- The Marathon des Géants — 42.195 km, start 8:00 AM, flat course (130 m positive elevation gain), 7,500 runners maximum.
- The Semi-Marathon de la Garonne — 21.1 km, start 9:45 AM, 17,000 runners (event full in 2026).
- The 10 km du Capitole — accessible from 16 years old.
- The Marathon Relais des Pionniers de l'Aéropostale — teams of 4 to 6 runners on the marathon course.
- The Course des P'tits Rex — children's races on Saturday, October 31st, from 2:00 PM, at the Prairie des Filtres.
A Course in the Heart of the Pink City
Both the marathon and half-marathon courses start from Allées François Verdier in the city center and wind through Toulouse's iconic locations: Place du Capitole, Jardin des Plantes, Île du Ramier, banks of the Garonne, Pont des Catalans, Passerelle Robert Poujade. Marathon runners then take the famous Piste des Géants — a straight line of over 7 km — then cross the Cité de l'Espace and the Oncopole, before a final return via Rue de Metz, Pont Neuf, and a spectacular finish on Boulevard d'Arcole.
A Committed Event
Refreshments are available every 5 km with reusable cups (zero plastic). Pacemakers accompany runners in each starting pen. Free baggage storage (20 L max) is provided. The time limit is 6 hours for the marathon and 3 hours for the half-marathon.
Toulouse Métropole Run — edition 2026
On Sunday, November 1st, 2026, the Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience brings together over 30,000 runners in Toulouse across five formats: marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, relay marathon, and children's races. The marathon starts at 8:00 AM from Allées François Verdier, finishing at Boulevard d'Arcole.
A unique race day in the Pink City
The 2026 edition of the Harmonie Mutuelle Toulouse Métropole Run Experience takes place on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, with a race village open from Thursday, October 29th at Place du Capitole. Five formats are offered: Marathon des Géants (42.195 km), Semi-Marathon de la Garonne (21.1 km — full for 2026), 10 km du Capitole, Marathon Relais des Pionniers de l'Aéropostale (teams of 4 to 6), and Course des P'tits Rex for children.
An iconic route
Both the marathon and half-marathon start from Allées François Verdier and pass through Toulouse's essential sites: Jardin des Plantes, Île du Ramier, banks of the Garonne, Pont des Catalans, Piste des Géants (a straight line of over 7 km), Cité de l'Espace, Oncopole, Pont Neuf, with a finish at Boulevard d'Arcole. A flat course (130 m of positive elevation gain on the marathon).
Commitment and services
Refreshment stations every 5 km with reusable cups, pacers in each start wave, free baggage check (20 L max), numerous activities at the race village.
Programme Toulouse Métropole Run 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Course des P'tits Rex · Prairie des Filtres · Children's races by age category
- October 29 to 31 — Race village open (Place du Capitole): bib collection, entertainment, partner stands
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
- 8:00 AM — Marathon des Géants · Start Allées François Verdier · 42.195 km · 7,500 runners · Time limit 6h
- 8:00 AM — Marathon Relais des Pionniers de l'Aéropostale · Teams of 4 to 6 runners on the marathon route
- 9:45 AM — Semi-Marathon de la Garonne · Start Allées François Verdier · 21.1 km · 17,000 runners (full) · Time limit 3h
- 10 km du Capitole · 10 km · accessible from 16 years old
- Finish of all races: Boulevard d'Arcole
Detailed schedules by start wave and official map on the official website.
Highlights Toulouse Métropole Run 2026
- Over 30,000 runners and 800 volunteers expected
- 5 formats: marathon, half-marathon, 10 km, relay, children's races
- Iconic route: Capitole, Garonne, Piste des Géants, Cité de l'Espace, Pont Neuf
- Flat marathon (130 m D+) — conducive to personal bests
- Zero-plastic refreshment stations (reusable cups every 5 km)
- Half-marathon already full for 2026
Prices Toulouse Métropole Run 2026
Practical information — Toulouse Métropole Run
Date and Times
Sunday, November 1st, 2026. Marathon start at 8:00 AM, half-marathon at 9:45 AM.
Location
Start: Allées François Verdier, 31000 Toulouse — Finish: Boulevard d'Arcole. Race village Place du Capitole.
Race Village and Bib Collection
From Thursday, October 29th to Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at Place du Capitole. Option for postal delivery of bib (8 €).
Age Requirements
- 10 km: 16 years minimum
- Half-marathon: 18 years (as of August 31st, 2026)
- Marathon: 20 years (as of August 31st, 2026)
Registration
On the official website harmonie-mutuelle.toulouserunexperience.fr or directly via Njuko ticketing. Progressive pricing based on registration tiers.
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Where does it take place — Toulouse Métropole Run
Allées François Verdier (départ) — Boulevard d'Arcole (arrivée)
Allées François Verdier, 31000 Toulouse, 31689 Toulouse