Ekiden de Toulouse 2027

Do you know the Ekiden? This sporting practice, born in the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵 in 1917, consists of running as a relay in successive segments organized as follows: 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km and, to finish, 7.195 km. Traditionally, in Japan, Ekiden runners pass on a baton called a Tasuki, which is a fabric sash 🧣. For your information, the first event of this relay race lasted three days, with a 508-kilometer route between Kyoto ⛩️ and Tokyo 🗼, revisiting a tradition of carrying mail along the Tōkaidō road. Today, we’re staying closer to home. We’re taking you to the Ekiden de Toulouse where, rest assured, the distance will be much more classic and standardized 😉.

If you’ve never taken part, the Ekiden is a unique and fun way to take on the marathon by relaying with your friends or family, with a team of 6 people. Women, men, young people: everyone gets a chance to take part 👏. Teams can be mixed. A great moment of sharing ahead, right? 🤗 The Ekiden de Toulouse is organized by Triathlon Toulouse Métropole and the Club Athlétique Balmanais 🤝. You’ll run through iconic places in Toulouse such as L’Envol des Pionniers and the Halle de la Machine, known for its show machines 😍. And then, tearing through the streets of the Pink City 💓, on the legendary Piste des Géants 😎—there are worse plans, right? Toulouse, capital of French rugby and also of the Occitanie region, is indeed recognized as one of the most pleasant cities in France. No doubt you’ll enjoy it during this Ekiden!

Outside your race, you’ll find happiness within the city walls or in the majestic lands around it 🥰. If you’re passionate about aerospace, the Cité de l’Espace is a must 🚀. The Aeroscopia Museum will also delight young and old alike. If you want to enjoy something more nature-oriented, the banks of the Garonne aren’t a bad choice... 🌊 Painting 🎨 and sculpture lovers should head to the Musée des Augustins, a former convent that changed its purpose in 1795. And a terrace on Place du Capitole is worth earning too... ☕️ In short, you’ll have a hard time leaving this major French city that has managed to remain human-sized.

You can also decide to cover a few kilometers along the Canal du Midi, that famous waterway that runs from Toulouse to the Mediterranean 🏝️. Time seems to stand still along the water 💧. The Haute-Garonne department has a very bucolic side, and many towns are waiting to be discovered by travelers. Aurignac, Muret, Blagnac, Colomiers—the list is long... 😏

Whatever you choose, you’ll be happy! 😀