Marathon de la Loire
Marathon de la Loire gives Saumur a wine-country French spring course along the Loire, with chateau scenery, Finishers entry, and destination pull.
Quick facts
- Loire Valley roads around Saumur, through river towns and vineyard country.
- Destination race rather than a big-city marathon.
- May here is usually mild, though the open river setting makes wind noticeable.
- Finishers handles the direct registration flow.
About the Marathon de la Loire
This Loire Valley marathon is a destination-style French road race, built around Saumur, river scenery, and a broader race weekend.
Course
The course uses Loire Valley roads around Saumur, leaning into river towns, vineyard-country atmosphere, and a scenic rather than big-city identity.
Race-day weather
May in the Loire Valley is usually mild, though rain and wind can move through. The open river setting can make breezes noticeable.
Past Marathon de la Loire dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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When is the Marathon de la Loire?
The 2027 Marathon de la Loire is on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
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