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Marseille-Cassis 2024

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The event in a few words

Marseille-Cassis! Just the name alone makes you want to be there 😍.

Southern France, Bouches-du-Rhône, French Riviera, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA), beaches 🏖️, sea 🌊, calanques 🏞️, sunshine 🌞, breathtaking landscapes, want more? 🤔 Only a fool would deny the beauty of the south of France 🤪.

The famous Marseille-Cassis race needs no introduction... Yet, we're still going to tell you a bit more about this globally renowned event 🌎. Founded in 1979, the first edition saw 700 participants join the race 🤓. Today, more than 20,000 participants take to the course each year! 🤯 And it's in October, so neither too hot 🥵 nor too cold 🥶. The south is just perfect! 😜

Meet up at the Orange Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, not for an Olympique Marseille 🔵⚪️ match, but to start this amazing road race 🛣️. The magic of Marseille-Cassis also lies in its route 🧭. Yes, along the 20 km, you'll experience a multitude of picture-postcard landscapes 🌅, including the cross through the Calanques National Park, offering a breathtaking natural panorama over 12 km 🥰. The grand finale? You finish your journey in the heart of the vineyards of Provence, in Cassis. Not a bad way to finish, right? 😅.

If you're here for the Marathon Marseille-Cassis, it doesn't exist 😬, but you can definitely take on the return Cassis-Marseille journey, it works too 🙃. You'll experience all sorts of challenges with quite a few ups and downs, a 5 km climb 📈, and the Col de la Gineste ⛰️ located at 326 meters above sea level, but trust us, the beauty of the course and the diversity of the landscapes will make you forget all about the pain 😌. It's no wonder that every year, runners from all over the world 🏃 mark the Marseille-Cassis date in their calendars… 🗓️

If you're up for the challenge ✅, note that the bibs for the 20 km Marseille-Cassis are highly sought after, and the race usually sells out weeks before the event! 🥲 Don't worry, there's a resale system once registrations close, but be quick if you want to secure your precious pass and have a chance to cross the finish line 🏁.

After such an energy spree 🔋, you're bound to be hungry 🍽️. Unless you've got some bouillabaisse left in your backpack 🎒, we can offer you a nice anchoïade toast for starters 😋. Because around here, it's always time for aperitif! 🥂 And if you're not too shy, the calanques and the Mediterranean are yours for a refreshing swim 🏊‍♂️. Otherwise, head back to Marseille to enjoy all its wonders ✨.

4 reasons to join this race

Exploring the Calanques 🤩
In this iconic running event, you'll have the opportunity to traverse the Calanques National Park over a distance of 12 km! From pebble beaches and fine sand, to little coves and turquoise waters, this biodiversity haven is like something out of a postcard! So, you're in for some truly spectacular scenery 🥰.
It's an Uphill Battle ⛰️
The Marseille-Cassis race also features quite the elevation! 📈 You'll tackle the climb up Col de la Gineste, bridging the cities of Marseille and Cassis. Brace yourself, as you'll accumulate 326 m in elevation in one go! But don't worry, what goes up must come down as you head towards Cassis. This race is quite the rollercoaster 🤣.
Panoramic Views 😎
After your climb up Col de la Gineste, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view over all of Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea 🌊. A refreshment station will be set up at the top, giving you a moment to take in the view 😎.
A Strong Spirit of Teamwork 🤝
The Marseille-Cassis is also a major running event that brings together a huge number of runners from around the globe! 🌍 Everyone runs together, hand in hand, to overcome this challenge and enjoy a truly unique moment of camaraderie! ✨
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The distance you'll all agree on

  • Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM
  • Elevation gain : 340mD+
  • 18,000+ runners in the last edition
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Bib collection will take place at the Marseille-Cassis Expo:

  • on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM

  • on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

The race will start on October 27, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Orange Vélodrome Stadium in Marseille.

Yes, a medical certificate stating no contraindications for competing in a running race, issued less than a year prior to the race date, is required to participate. A Health Prevention Pathway certificate issued less than three months before the race date is also accepted.

Licenses issued by the FFA, "Pass J'aime Courir" and licenses from recognized federations that are still valid are also accepted.

Individual bibs:

  • 70€

  • 80€ for the last 1,000 bibs (10€ donated to a charity)

Group registration (20 to 100 bibs):

  • 75€ per bib purchased

The Marseille-Cassis race is open to individuals born in 2006 or earlier.

Yes, there will be 4 refreshment stations along the course, including one at the finish line.

You will have a maximum of 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Col de la Gineste and 3 hours to complete the entire course from the start of the last wave. A final cut-off time will be set at the Jean-Jacques Bontoux roundabout in Cassis, at the bottom of the Gineste road, at 12:45 PM.

Yes, however, participants must make themselves known to the organizers.

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