La Rochelle Half Marathon 2026

Let's get this straight! You don't need a race to explore La Rochelle, a truly delightful city nestled by the ocean 🌊, offering sensational spots no matter what you're into 😃. But, getting to run the La Rochelle Half-Marathon in the pleasant temperatures 🌡️ of March, what more could you ask for? Come run in this gem of Charente-Maritime.

Two distances are available for this meet-up in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, but what a meet-up it is: a half-marathon and a 5 km! 👍 Plus, there’s a team challenge for the Half-Marathon. 😉

Prepare for a journey exclusively on paved roads 🛣️. Worried it might not be too scenic? Think again! You'll be running through the city, and that's where the charm of the race truly lies. Thanks to this specially curated tour by the organizers, you'll get to see all the notable spots of the city 🗽. You'll pass by the Old Port, cross through the Charruyer Park, the Franck Delmas Park before heading to the Mail Promenade. And there's more! You'll also get the chance to admire the Port Neuf Bay 🤩. An event noteworthy for its surroundings, but let's not forget its sporting aspect 😅: note that this half-marathon is a qualifier for the French championship. 🇫🇷

It’s a given, after the race, you'll want to linger in this city known for its quality of life. In March, it might still be a tad chilly 🥶 for a swim 🏊🏼‍♂️, but why not take the plunge 😂? La Rochelle, is full of surprises 🎁. Be sure to marvel at the towers of La Rochelle, visit the Saint-Louis Cathedral or the bunker museum. For a bit of adventure, venture to the surrounding villages for a mix of traditional scenery and the Atlantic Ocean. A total change of scenery! 😉

Afterward, relax on a terrace overlooking the port. You might as well indulge, especially when it comes to tasting some La Rochelle pavement or the authentic galette charentaise! 😋

La Rochelle, oh how beautiful it is!