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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’ll see you at the end of September 🗓️ for the Marathon, 10 km and 20 km of Tours, the area’s unmissable event 📍. At the same time as the return of sporting competitions, it’s a bit like back-to-school for the people of Tours 👨‍🏫. With its exceptional historic heritage, it’s the perfect opportunity to (re)discover Touraine and its cultural richness.

Come on, we’re taking you on a tour! 😉 Several thousand runners tour the city over classic distances: the 10 km, the 20 km, and the traditional marathon. The 42.195 km distance is also available in a “duo” format 🔗. But that’s not all! The organizers also offer a Nordic walking 🚶🏼‍♂️ format of 10 km, timed or not ⏱️, for those who want to enjoy the superb route in a different way 😜. The event also features a 13 km wheelchair race, specially designed for para-athletes, and races for young people! 🧒 That’s it, the tour is set! All you have left is to choose before setting off through the former capital of France 🇫🇷.

On the program for your Touraine expedition, a history-laden landscape 📕 : between the former Marmoutier Abbey, the Saint-Martin Basilica ⛪, the Napoleon Bridge, the Mirabeau Bridge, or even the Old Tours district (that’s a lot, isn’t it?), we hope you’ll manage to keep a bit of focus to keep going straight ! ➡️ And as if that weren’t enough, the Château de Tours 🏰 will also be part of it (or part of the race rather 😅)! It’s clearly the area’s main tour-istic attraction : the Loire Valley Castles are each more remarkable than the last, often bordered by gardens ⛲️ or waterways 💦 that highlight them even more. We’re thinking in particular of Chambord, Chenonceau, or Amboise 😍. But save the discovery of these iconic monuments for later, brave finisher 🗡️, and get back to attacking the course routes 🐎. And since we mentioned the environment, know that you’ll be well served on that front too. You’ll take the Loire à Vélo 🚲 route, this incredible 900 km cycle-tourism itinerary that lets you discover magnificent landscapes along the Loire. Back in the start city, the finish line 🏁 will be on Place Anatole-France, at the very top of the famous Rue Nationale ✨.

Beyond breathtaking scenery 🌬️, you’ll be able to move your body to the rhythm of the music groups 🎵 scattered all along the course 🕺. Indeed, the atmosphere and welcome that the people of Tours have in store for you will be nothing short of incredible 🤩. Spectators will gather in great numbers to admire your lovely strides 👏. Not far from your finish area, you’ll find Place Plumereau 🪶, which will help you unwind after the race : the people of Tours proudly say it’s the best square in France for an aperitif! 🍻 With its old half-timbered houses and the festive atmosphere that reigns there, you can stroll around and enjoy a slice of rillettes (a local specialty 😌) or a piece of AOC Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine 🐐 with a nice little glass of local wine: Bourgueil, Chinon, Montlouis or Vouvray—that’s a wide range to choose from! 🍷

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

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5 reasons to join this race

People from Tours know how to welcome you 🙇
The organizers of the Tours Marathon have thought of everything and are getting a memorable event ready for you in this historic city. You’ll have the chance to dive into the world of running at the Running Expo Loire Valley, held before the race. You can also enjoy the many activities during the event: live music groups from the Terres du Son festival, hype crews at the start, post-race entertainment at the Guinguette de Tours, and a red carpet at the finish... You’ll be treated like a king 🤴.
A tour of the monuments 🖼️
No matter which route you choose, you’ll be able to spot a good number of monuments during your effort. The Saint-Martin Basilica, the Château de Tours, the Marmoutier Abbey, the Old Tours district... In short, you’ll have to stay focused so you don’t miss a thing from this incredible moment in the land of the Loire Valley Castles 🥰.
Open to every Tou(r)s 🙌
The program on offer is tailored to everyone’s desires. Short or long distance, you’re bound to have a race that suits you. Plus, the courses are flat, so you can try to beat your record! In addition to the wheelchair race, the 3 distances on offer are also open to para-athletes and joëlettes ♿.
A Loire-ly route, absolutely 👀
The 3 distances will take you along the banks of the Loire—this is really what gives the event its charm! In fact, you’ll follow paths on the Loire circuit, letting you take in the riverbanks of the river that runs through the city. A stroll between city, nature and lovely waterways—sound good? 🤔
For the planet ♻️
As well as being a must-see sporting event, the Marathon, 10 and 20 km of Tours is committed for the long term. In fact, you’ll be able to see several actions put in place such as responsible food with local products, sustainable mobility, waste reduction, and even the offer of a “tee-shirt circle” made 100% from plastic bottles 🌳.

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

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Here’s a marathon that will send your cardio through the roof! 🥵

Starting from the Quai Paul Bert, you’ll head straight toward Rochecorbon. After this straight stretch to get your legs going, you’ll discover the eastern side of the "city" known as "Little Paris", a bit like taking a lap around the Parisian suburbs—just with extra greenery 🤪. 20 km is the distance you’ll have to cover before reaching the banks of the Loire💦. You’ll pass through the areas of Grand Ormeau, admire the Château de Jallanges, and go through Vernou-sur-Brenne and Vouvray. To keep up the pace, you’ll have a 5 km straight line along the Loire. The dreaded 30 km wall will be just a formality, and then you’ll be able to take the Mirabeau Bridge, 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 number at the Running Expo Loire Valley, at the Palais des Congrès in Tours, on the following days:

  • Friday 25 September 2026 from 3 pm to 8 pm

  • Saturday 26 September 2026 from 10 am to 7 pm

Please note: no bib pick-up will take place on Sunday 27 September 2026. Bibs for the duo marathon must be collected together.

The starts will take place at Quai Paul Bert in Tours, on Sunday 27 September 2026 (except for the Nordic Walking event, whose start is located at Quai de la Loire):

  • 7:30 am: Tours Marathon (Solo) & Duo Marathon

  • 7:45 am: Wheelchair Para Race

  • 8:30 am: 10 km Nordic Walking (timed)

  • 9:00 am: 20 km of Tours

  • 10:15 am: 10 km Nordic Walking Fun Walk (untimed)

  • 11:15 am: 10 km of Tours (starts given in waves / corrals)

(For the Youth Race, the start takes place on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Parc de la Gloriette).

Solo Marathon & Duo Marathon: 6:00 maximum time.

  • Km 21: must pass within 3:00 maximum after the start.

  • Km 30: must pass within 5:00 maximum after the start.

20 km of Tours: 3:00 maximum time.

10 km of Tours: 2:00 maximum time.

10 km Nordic Walking (Chrono & Fun Walk): 2:30 maximum time.

  • Km 5: must pass within 1:15 maximum after the start.

There are pacers on the 3 races:

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

  • 10 km of Tours: 1h30/ 1h45/ 1h55/ 2h

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

  • Tours Marathon (Solo): 18 years and over (born before 31 December 2007).

  • Duo Marathon & 20 km of Tours: 16 years and over (born before 31 December 2009).

  • 10 km (Race, Nordic Walking & Fun Walk): 14 years and over (born before 31 December 2011).

  • Showers are available upon presentation of your bib, at the Gymnase des Minimes from 10am to 3pm

  • Toilets are available every 5 km along the course (at each aid station), and on Place Anatole France

  • Free bag drop is available from 6am to 2:30pm; you can leave a bag of up to 20L

  • 10 km of Tours: Refreshments at the finish only.

  • 20 km of Tours: Aid stations at KM 5, KM 15 and at the finish.

  • Solo Marathon & Duo Marathon: Aid stations every 5 km and at the finish (+ refreshment points halfway between each aid station).

  • Nordic Walks (Chrono & Fun Walk): Aid stations at KM 6 and at the finish.

For the Marathon:

  • €55 for the first 500 bibs

  • €60 for the next 500 bibs

  • €70 for the next 2,000 bibs

  • €75 for the last bibs

* €5 discount for students, job seekers and FFA license holders

For the Duo Marathon (price per participant):

  • €64 for the first 400 bibs

  • €88 for the next 600 bibs

* €5 discount for students, job seekers and FFA license holders

For the 20 km:

  • €22 for the first 500 bibs

  • €24 for the next 1,000 bibs

  • €28 for the next 2,000 bibs

  • €32 for the following bibs

* €3 discount for students, job seekers and FFA license holders

For the 10 km:

  • €18 for the first 1,000 bibs

  • €20 for the next 2,500 bibs

  • €24 for the next 3,000 bibs

  • €26 for the following bibs

* €3 discount for students, job seekers and FFA license holders

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 following bibs

* €3 discount for students, job seekers and FFA license holders

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

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