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Harmonie Mutuelle Marathon 10-20K Tours 2026

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The event in a few words

In the stronghold of Indre-et-Loire, in Tours, we meet at the end of September 🗓️ for the Marathon, 10 km, and 20 km of Tours, the region's must-see event 📍. Coinciding with the resumption of sporting competitions, it's like a back-to-school moment for the locals 👨‍🏫. With its exceptional historical heritage, it's an opportunity to (re)discover the Touraine and its cultural richness.

Let's take you on a tour! 😉 Several thousand runners tour the city on classic distances: the 10 km, the 20 km, as well as the traditional marathon. The 42.195 km distance is also available in a "duo" format 🔗. But that's not all! The organization also offers a Nordic walking format 🚶🏼‍♂️ of 10 km, timed or not ⏱️, for those who want to enjoy the sublime course in another way 😜. The event also includes a 13 km wheelchair race, specifically for para-athletes, and races for youngsters! 🧒 That's it, the game is on! Now you just have to choose to race through the former capital of France 🇫🇷.

On the program of your Tours adventure, a landscape steeped in history 📕 : between the former Marmoutier Abbey, the Saint-Martin Basilica ⛪, the Napoleon Bridge, the Mirabeau Bridge or the Old Tours district (isn't that a lot?), we hope you can maintain some concentration to stay straight! ➡️ And as if that wasn't enough, Tours Castle 🏰 will also be part of the journey (or rather the race 😅)! It's clearly the main Tours-istic attraction of the area: the Châteaux of the Loire are all remarkable, often bordered by gardens ⛲️ or watercourses 💦 that enhance them further. We particularly think of the one in Chambord, Chenonceau or Amboise 😍. But leave the discovery of these iconic monuments for later, brave finisher 🗡️, and return to tackle the course routes 🐎. And since the environment is mentioned, know that you will be served on this point as well. You will take the circuit of the Loire à Vélo 🚲, this incredible 900 km cycling-touristic itinerary that makes you discover splendid landscapes along the Loire. Coming back to the starting city, the race's finish 🏁 will take place on the Place Anatole-France, at the top of the famous Rue Nationale ✨.

Apart from breathtaking landscapes 🌬️, you will be able to move to the rhythm of the music groups 🎵 scattered throughout the course 🕺. Indeed, the atmosphere and the welcome prepared by the locals will be simply incredible 🤩. Crowds of spectators will gather to admire your lovely strides 👏. Not far from your finish area, you will find the Place Plumereau 🪶 which will relax you after the race: the locals are proud to say that it's the best place in France for an aperitif! 🍻 With its old half-timbered houses and the festive atmosphere that reigns there, you can stroll and enjoy a slice of rillettes (local specialty 😌) or a piece of Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine AOC 🐐 accompanied by a nice little glass of local wine: Bourgueil, Chinon, Montlouis or Vouvray, there is a wide range of choices! 🍷

Toursnicoti, Toursnicoton, here comes the Marathon, 10 and 20 km of Tours !

⚠️ Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for health, drink with moderation

5 reasons to join this race

The locals know how to welcome 🙇
The organizers of the Tours Marathon have everything planned and have prepared a memorable event for you in this historic city. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of running at the Loire Valley Running Show before the race. You can also enjoy the many activities during the event: music groups by the Terres du Son festival, cheerleaders at the start, post-race activities at the Guinguette de Tours, and a red carpet at the finish... You will be received like a king 🤴.
The Tours of the monuments 🖼️
No matter the chosen course, you will be able to see a good number of monuments during your effort. The Saint-Martin Basilica, Tours Castle, Marmoutier Abbey, the Old-Tours district... In short, you will have to be attentive not to miss this incredible moment in the land of the Loire Castles 🥰.
Open to All 👐
The program offered is tailored to each individual's desires. Short or long distance, you will surely find the race that suits you. Moreover, the courses are flat, so you can try to beat your record! In addition to the wheelchair race, the 3 proposed distances are also open to para-athletes and joëlettes ♿.
A Loire-absolutely course 👀
The 3 distances will make you follow the banks of the Loire, which is really what charms the event! Indeed, you will take the paths of the Loire circuit, allowing you to admire the banks of the river that crosses the city. A stroll between city, nature, and delightful waterways, what do you think? 🤔
For the planet ♻️
In addition to being a must-see sporting event, the Tours Marathon, 10 km and 20 km is committed to sustainability. Indeed, you will see several measures implemented such as responsible food with local products, sustainable mobility, waste reduction, and the proposal of a "circle t-shirt" made of 100% plastic bottles 🌳.

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  • Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM
  • Elevation gain : 276mD+ / 276mD-
  • 1 loopx42.195 km

A few more words

Here's a marathon that will get your heart racing! 🥵

Starting from the Quai Paul Bert, you'll head straight towards Rochecorbon. After this straight path to warm up, you'll explore the East of the "city" of "Little Paris", a bit like taking a tour of the Parisian suburbs, with some greenery thrown in 🤪. 20 km, that's the distance you'll need to cover before reaching the Loire quays 💦. You'll pass through the Grand Ormeau communes, admire the Château de Jallanges, and go through Vernou-sur-Brenne and Vouvray. To keep your pace, there's a 5 km stretch along the Loire. The 30 km wall will be just a formality, and then you can cross the Pont Mirabeau, enjoy the historic center of Tours, and cross the finish line at Place Anatole-France! 🏁

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can pick up your bib at the Loire Valley Running Show, at the Palais des Congrès de Tours, on the following days:

  • Friday, September 25, 2026 from 3 PM to 8 PM

  • Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 AM to 7 PM

Note, no bib pickup will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Bibs for the marathon duo must be picked up together.

The starts will take place at Quai Paul Bert in Tours, on Sunday, September 27, 2026:

  • Tours Marathon: start at 7:30 AM

  • Marathon Duo: start at 7:30 AM

  • 13 km Wheelchair: 7:55 AM

  • Tours 10 km: start 1 at 11:10 AM, start 2 at 11:30 AM, start 3 at 11:50 AM

  • Tours 20 km: start at 9 AM

  • Tours 10 km Nordic Walking: start at 8:30 AM

  • Tours Marathon and Marathon Duo: the time limit is set at 6 hours. There are two intermediate time limits, km 21 at 3 hours after the start and km 30 at 5 hours after the start

  • Tours 10 km: the time limit is set at 2 hours

  • Tours 20 km: the time limit is set at 3 hours

  • Tours 10 km Nordic Walking: the time limit is set at 2 hours 30 minutes

There are pacemakers for the 3 races:

  • Tours Marathon and Marathon Duo: 3h15/ 3h30/ 3h45/ 4h/ 4h15/ 4h30

  • Tours 10 km: 1h30/ 1h45/ 1h50/ 2h

  • Tours 20 km: 45 min/ 50 min/ 55 min

  • Tours Marathon: for runners born in 2006 or before

  • Marathon Duo: for runners born in 2008 or before

  • Tours 10 km: for runners born in 2010 or before

  • Tours 20 km: for runners born in 2008 or before

  • Tours 10 km Nordic Walking: for runners born in 2010 or before

  • Showers are available upon presentation of the bib, at the Gymnase des Minimes from 10 AM to 3 PM

  • Toilets are available every 5 km on the course (at each refreshment point), and at Place Anatole France

  • Free bag storage is available from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, where you can leave your bag of up to 20L

  • Tours Marathon and Marathon Duo: refreshment every 5 km as well as at the finish. Sponge and refreshment points will be set up halfway between the refreshment points

  • Tours 10 km: each runner will receive a refreshment bag at the finish

  • Tours 20 km: refreshment every 5 km as well as at the finish

  • Tours 10 km Nordic Walking and Non-timed Nordic Walk: one refreshment at km 5 and at the finish

For the Marathon:

  • 55€ for the first 500 bibs

  • 60€ for the next 500 bibs

  • 70€ for the next 2000 bibs

  • 75€ for the last bibs

* 5€ discount for students, job seekers, and FFA members

For the Marathon Duo (price per participant):

  • 64€ for the first 400 bibs

  • 88€ for the next 600 bibs

* 5€ discount for students, job seekers, and FFA members

For the 20 km:

  • 22€ for the first 500 bibs

  • 24€ for the next 1000 bibs

  • 28€ for the next 2000 bibs

  • 32€ for the next bibs

* 3€ discount for students, job seekers, and FFA members

For the 10 km:

  • 18€ for the first 1000 bibs

  • 20€ for the next 2500 bibs

  • 24€ for the next 3000 bibs

  • 26€ for the next bibs

* 3€ discount for students, job seekers, and FFA members

For the 10 km Nordic Walking:

  • 20€ for the first 200 bibs

  • 22€ for the next 200 bibs

  • 26€ for the next 200 bibs

  • 30€ for the next bibs

* 3€ discount for students, job seekers, and FFA members

You can contact the organizers by email: contact@runningloirevalley.com or by phone: 02 47 31 70 11 (Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 5 PM).

Every year the Running Loire Valley recruits 800 volunteers. More information will follow, but you can find all the info on the dedicated page.

You can contact the organizers by email: contact@runningloirevalley.com or by phone: 02 47 31 70 11 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM).

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