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Avignon Marathon 2026

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The event in a few words

"On the Pont d'Avignon, we dance, we dance..." Except now, we also run! 🏃 And we promise, you'll feel much more like dancing after your race than before! 💃

Yes, you read correctly! 👀 The most famous city in the Vaucluse is finally presenting its own urban marathon 🎉. Join us in Avignon this September for a first edition that promises to be unforget-ta-ble! 🔥 The plan? A route that leads you from the Pope's Palace 👑 to the banks of the Rhône, traversing lanes and the iconic Pont Saint-Bénézet 🌉. And a notable bonus 🎁: running in September in Avignon is the PERFECT time. ☀️ You will experience temperatures ranging from 18 to 25°C 🌡️, that renowned Provençal "golden hour" lasting all day 🌅, and terraces still open for your post-marathon recovery 🥐.

The organizers have promised: the course will be "smooth and accessible" 🙌. Translation? No crazy hills that turn your thighs to mush 🍖. But beware, accessible doesn't mean boring! You'll alternate between avenues, perfect for hitting your stride 🚀, and more technical sections in the historical center 🏛️, within the ramparts. A true knight of modern times! 🛡️ All with a clear objective: combining performance and tourism 🎯 to create beautiful memories. With a bit of luck, the scenery might make you forget that your legs are burning 🔥. And if 42.195 km seems a bit too ambitious, don't worry! A half marathon is also on offer. Half the distance, 100% the scenery 🎨! Perfect to warm you up for future editions 😉. You'll be running through UNESCO-listed sites 🌍: the Pope’s Palace 👑, the 14th-century ramparts 🏰, the Notre-Dame-des-Doms Cathedral ⛪... Your kilometers will take place in a setting that even Hollywood wouldn’t dare invent 🎬. You will be among the very first finishers 🥇 of an event that is poised to become unmissable 📈. In 10 years, you can say "I was there at the first edition" 😏 (that's classy, impressive at work 💼).

Let's not pretend: running 42 km makes you seriously hungry 😋! And you've come to the right place to fill your belly 🍽️. Avignon and its region are a foodie's paradise 😍. On the menu: tapenade, anchoïade, ratatouille, and of course the famous calissons to sweeten your race's end 🍯. Not to mention the Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to celebrate your achievement 🍷 (in moderation, of course 😅). September's Provençal markets are full of local products: tomatoes 🍅, melons 🍈, goat cheeses 🧀. You'll enjoy it! For visits, there's plenty to do between stretches 🧘‍♂️: the Pope's Palace 🏰, the Pont Saint-Bénézet for that souvenir photo 📸, the medieval ramparts for a digestive walk. Go explore the perched villages of the Luberon 🏘️ (Gordes, Roussillon and its ochres 🎨), or the Baux-de-Provence for landscapes that take your breath away more than the race itself 🌄. Are you more into nature? The Luberon regional park and the Alpilles park 🌲 are each less than an hour's drive away 🚗. In short, between culture, gastronomy, and nature, you'll find it hard to leave! 🤩

So, ready to dance run on the Avignon bridge? We're waiting for you at the starting line! 🎶

4 reasons to join this race

You'll be part of history... literally 📚
Seriously, how many marathons offer you the chance to run in the footsteps of popes? It's your history lesson in real life, cardio version. Not to mention, you'll be among the very first finishers of a marathon that is likely to become a benchmark. It's classy, it impresses your loved ones, and makes for a great Instagram story (tagging @finishers_com, of course! 😉).
A course designed for timekeepers
Designed for everyone, from the semi-beginner who just wants to finish to the ambitious aiming for their personal record, the Avignon Marathon wants to be smooth and performance-friendly. The course is mapped out to avoid the monotony of major national avenues. You'll alternate between wide boulevards, small lanes within the ramparts that break the routine, and scenic sections along the Rhône that give you wings ✨.
Accessibility, a real advantage ➕
Central TGV station just 2 minutes from the start on foot. Peripheral TGV station for those coming from afar with direct connections. Compact city center where everything can be done on foot. Logistically, Avignon is a masterclass. No need to rent a car, no need to get up at 5 AM to catch a crowded shuttle, no need to book your hotel 6 months in advance at exorbitant prices. You arrive, pick up your bib 400 meters from the station, run, have a drink, and leave. Simple and effective 🙏.
September in Avignon is a delight 👌
September in Provence is THE perfect time. Neither the July-August heatwave (when even the cicadas are on strike) nor the autumn rains that turn your marathon into an impromptu aquathlon. Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C, ideal for performing without melting 🌡️.

A distance for every taste

  • Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
  • 200+ runners in the last edition

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can collect your bib at the Marathon Partner Village located at the Église des Célestins in Avignon:

  • Friday, September 25, 2026

  • Saturday, September 26, 2026

The collection times will be announced later.

The races will start on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 8:30 AM on Boulevard Saint-Roch in Avignon, in front of the central station.

Further details about the start time will be communicated through email based on your starting wave.

No, it is not mandatory. However, you must present a PPS attestation dated less than three months from the race date.

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the events.

For the Marathon:

  • Tier 1: €58

  • Tier 2 (until 12/20/2025): €70

  • Tier 3: €81

For the Half Marathon:

  • Tier 1: €30

  • Tier 2 (until 12/20/2025): €39

  • Tier 3: €48

Yes, here they are:

  • 5 hours and 45 minutes for the Marathon

  • 2 hours and 45 minutes for the Half Marathon

Solid and liquid refreshments are provided throughout the course.

You can check the race rules here