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.
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
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
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Abalone Marathon de Nantes FAQ
When is the Abalone Marathon de Nantes?
The 2027 Abalone Marathon de Nantes is on Sunday, April 25, 2027.
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