Saint-Witz Half Marathon 2026

The Saint-Witz Half Marathon is a historic race, first held in 1979 👵 (the same year the first Walkman was released, so you know it's been around for a while! 📼), taking place in the heart of the Val d'Oise, located in Île-de-France. The event happens at the end of March! It’s the last month of cool weather in this area 🌬️ before the summer temperatures roll in. It can be chilly in the mornings, so here's a tip: warm clothes! 🧦

Great news: you have a choice of distances to explore the local roads 😎. Three distances are offered: a 5 km, a 10 km, and a half marathon. And what about the kids? 🧒 No worries, they're not forgotten; there are also three kids' races. A 2,600 m race, a 1,200 m race, and a 900 m race! Just a heads-up, these races aren’t for slackers! 🤦‍♀️ No excuses for not putting on your running shoes! 👟

The shorter distances are centered around Saint-Witz, a quaint countryside town just 30 km from Paris. You'll pass by the "Seven Lakes", those seven lakes in a row that give the town its unique character 🎣. The "Three Villages" race (the 10 km) and the half marathon share the same route 🤝. The well-known three villages you pass through are Saint-Witz, Vémars, and Plailly, located in the Oise department. This route takes you through part of the Oise-Pays de France Regional Natural Park, with its lush forests, heaths, and meadows 🌿. It's an incredible spot for running! The colorful landscapes of flower fields and abundant wildlife 🌻, including amphibians and crickets 🦗, will immerse you in this true haven of peace ✌️.

But if you're looking for more thrills after the run and sightseeing isn't quite enough, good news: Parc Astérix 🎢 is just 5 minutes away, in the village of Plailly.