Marathon

Abalone Marathon de Nantes

Nantes' spring marathon starts at Les Machines de l'Ile, threads city landmarks and Erdre river sections, and caps the field around 7,000 runners.

Next raceSunday, April 25, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationNantes, France
Get alertsLast checked August 25, 2026

Quick facts

  • 44th edition with the marathon field capped around 7,000 runners.
  • Start and finish are split between Les Machines de l'Ile and the Parc des Expositions.
  • Urban course uses Nantes landmarks, parks, and Erdre river sections.
  • Current edition is sold out, so registration demand is already proven.
  • Results and honor-roll hub is available for post-race updates.

About the Abalone Marathon de Nantes

A sold-out field and a 44th edition make the Abalone Marathon de Nantes more than a local listing. The race fills a useful French spring-marathon gap, with a central-city course and likely race-weekend demand for logistics and results.

Course

The route starts at Les Machines de l'Ile and finishes at the Parc des Expositions. The race uses a city-center course with landmarks, parks, Erdre river sections, and a floating pontoon feature in the current route plan.

Race-day weather

Nantes usually gives runners a mild Atlantic spring setup. Rain and wind are more realistic concerns than heat, though a damp race day can make the riverside and park sections feel heavier late.

Past Abalone Marathon de Nantes dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, April 25, 2027Upcoming
2026Sunday, April 26, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Sunday, April 27, 2025CompletedOpen results

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When is the Abalone Marathon de Nantes?

The 2027 Abalone Marathon de Nantes is on Sunday, April 25, 2027.

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