La Rochelle Half Marathon 2026

Name: La Rochelle Half Marathon
Start: 2026-03-29
End: 2026-03-29
Location: La Rochelle

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🏘️ In the city 🌊 Seaside 🔗 In Pair 🤝 Relay

La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)View on map
Next event : Sun, March 29, 2026Date confirmed
5 km / Half Marathon (21.0975 km)
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The event in a few words

Let's get this straight! You don't need a race to explore La Rochelle, a city so pleasant, bordered by the ocean 🌊 and offering spectacular spots, no matter your interests 😃. But if you have the chance to run the La Rochelle Half Marathon in the pleasant temperatures 🌡️ of March, why not take it? 👀 Come run in this Charente-Maritime city, and you'll find your memories etched in La Roche~~lle~~! 🪨 Two distances are available for this event in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: a half marathon and a 5 km race! 👍 The half marathon is also available as a two-person relay 😉.

An entirely paved road course awaits you 🛣️. Worried it might not be enjoyable? Think again! You'll be running in the city, and that's where the charm lies. Thanks to this tour organized by the event team, you'll discover all the notable spots of the city 🗽. You'll pass by the Old Port (not the one in Marseille), cross through Charruyer Park 🌳, and Franck Delmas Park before heading to the Mail Alleys 📩. That's not all! You'll also have the chance to admire the Bay of Port Neuf 🤩. An event noteworthy for its stunning environment and its athletic aspect 😅: keep in mind that this half marathon holds the silver FFA label 🇫🇷, while the 5 km has the bronze label 🥉. This year, the La Rochelle Half Marathon is even hosting the French Firefighters' Championship 🧑‍🚒.

We already know that after the race, you'll stay in the area to enjoy this city that offers a wonderful lifestyle 🥰. In March, it might still be a bit chilly 🥶 for a swim 🏊🏼‍♂️, but why not take a dip anyway? 😂 For sightseeing, La Rochelle, dubbed the white city by the English 🇬🇧, is full of surprises 🎁. We recommend checking out the towers of La Rochelle, visiting the Saint-Louis Cathedral, or the Bunker Museum. For a more adventurous journey, explore the surrounding villages with their typical landscapes and the Atlantic Ocean. Total escapism guaranteed! 😎 After that, relax on a terrace with a view of the harbor ⛴️. Treat yourself, especially by savoring some 'pavés de la Rochelle' or the authentic galette charentaise! 😋

La Rochelle, it's so beautiful, especially when running through it! 🤗

4 reasons to join this race

Accessible distances 🤗

The La Rochelle Half Marathon offers two distances for a unique event experience. It's like a restaurant with a limited menu — fewer choices mean higher quality! 🤪

A Duo Challenge 🤝

Choose your partner wisely; this isn't like picking a colleague for their brainpower, you need someone with strong legs! 🦵 Each of you will cover 10 and 11 km respectively.

Beautiful La Rochelle 📍

You'll be sweating it out in a scenic setting featuring the Old Port, parks, the Allées du Mail, and Port-Neuf Bay. 🥵 Stay focused on your effort to ensure you have the energy to finish strong! 🏃

Bronze and Silver Event 🥇

Get your legs ready for some prestigious courses! Both routes have been honored by the Athletics Federation: the 5 km was awarded the bronze label, and the half marathon the silver! 🏆

Organizer's Note:

"The La Rochelle Half Marathon is a festive sporting event that has been a part of our city for 47 years.

We offer a new fast-paced two-loop course that combines performance with a scenic tour of the city's historic gates and downtown areas. From the Port Neuf waterfront, down the Mail avenue to the Vieux Port docks and its iconic Towers. The final meters on the athletics track within the village at A.Bouffenie Stadium promise a magical and unforgettable finish.

The event welcomes 3,500 runners, including a consistent participation of 1,400 women crossing the finish line.

For the past three years, my team and I have been organizing this competition to ensure its continuity, energize it, and make it an anticipated annual event for athletes and our partners.

Don't hesitate any longer, come and join us."

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