What to do in Deauville on marathon weekend?

What to do in Deauville before the starting gun? 🎬

The Deauville International Marathon weekend kicks off on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The 900 m "Deauvi'Kids" starts at 1:30 pm for children aged 7 to 12, then the 10 km sets off at 3 pm on an ultra-flat course (24 m D+).

The Marathon Village awaits you at the Palais Omnisport (POM'S Pôle Omni'sport): bib pick-up on Friday 13 from 10:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday 14 from 9:30 am to 7 pm. No pick-up on Sunday, so slip your ID and your medical certificate (license or Parcours Prévention Santé) into your bag.

Between visits, stroll along the Planches and hunt for the names of stars engraved on the beach cabins ⭐ . The beachfront palace hotels show off their colorful facades, the Villa Strassburger plays the part of a period villa and the casino makes medals shine under its chandeliers.

A horse race at the racecourse completes the break 🏇 : at a trot or a gallop, the show is guaranteed.

42 km in two loops: how does the race unfold? 🌊

On Sunday, November 15, the half marathon starts at 8 am on rue de la Mer (55 m D+), the marathon at 10 am (113 m D+) and the relays at 10:15 am. Marathoners run two 21.0975 km loops, and relay runners share the same course, in teams of 2 or 4.

This Deauville International Marathon, or Deauville Marathon, is part of the World Marathon Majors Qualifiers circuit. The course alternates between city streets, a pass by the racecourse, country roads toward Tourgéville, Benerville and Saint-Arnoult, then a return to the beach.

Flat as a Norman tart, it appeals to record chasers, even if the wind sometimes shows up ☂️ .

The 4-person relay spreads the effort: 15 km, 7 km, 14 km then 6 km, with a final kilometer shared on the Planches 🤝 . Cut-off times are 5h30 for the marathon and 3h for the half marathon. Baggage trucks await you on Boulevard de la Mer, Sunday from 7:30 am to 3 pm.

Scallops, camembert, cider: what to do after the race? 🧀

Medal around your neck 🥇 , head to the Norman table: scallops, Camembert de Normandie, trou normand and Teurgoule (a kind of sweet rice pudding) to finish. Local cider washes it all down, in peace, on the banks of the Touques. *

The American Film Festival put away its spotlights back in September, so it's up to you to play the lead role. Try to identify as many actors' names as possible on the beach cabins: Steven Spielberg might wink at you from the beach 🏖️ .

Heading north? The cliffs of Étretat can be reached by car in a little over an hour. In Calvados, the villages you pass through during the race deserve a visit without a bib.

For the rest of your season, browse our 10 marathons to discover in France or head to the Cabourg Half Marathon, at the end of March 2027.

Planches, beach cabins, Norman tart: Deauville has planned the complete script. Reserve your bib, choose your distance, and find yourself on the start line on rue de la Mer! 🎉

*⚠️ Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation