Harmonie Mutuelle Marathon 10-20K Tours 2026
- Next event : Sun, September 27, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, September 28, 2025
- 9.5 km / 10 km / 20 km / Marathon (42.195 km)
The event in a few words
In the heart of the Indre-et-Loire (37), in Tours, you are invited in September 🗓️ for the Marathon, 10 km and 20 km of Tours, the unmissable event of the area 📍. Coinciding with the restart of sports competitions, it feels like a sort of back-to-school time for the people of Tours 👨🏫. With its exceptional historic heritage, it’s an opportunity to (re)discover the Touraine and its cultural richness. Come, let’s take you on a Tours! 😉 Several thousand runners will be doing the Tours of the city over classic distances: the 10 km, the 20 km, as well as the traditional marathon. The distance of 42.195 km is also available in the "duo" format 🔗. But that’s not all! The organization also offers a Nordic walking 🚶🏼♂️ of 10 km, timed or not ⏱️, for those who want to enjoy the beautiful course in another way 😜. The event also features a wheelchair race of 22.5 km, specially designed for athletes with disabilities, and races for young people! 🧒 That's it, the Tours is set! All you have to do is choose to set off through the former capital of France 🇫🇷.
On the agenda of your Touraine expedition, a landscape full of history 📕: from the former Marmoutier Abbey, the Saint-Martin Basilica ⛪, the Napoleon Bridge, the Mirabeau Bridge, or the Vieux Tours neighborhood (that’s a lot, isn’t it?), we hope for your sake that you'll be able to keep your focus to stay on track! ➡️ And as if that wasn't enough, the Tours Castle 🏰 will also be part of the race (or rather the course 😅)! Clearly the main Tours-istic attraction in the area: the Loire Castles are all remarkable, often bordered by gardens ⛲️ or waterways 💦 that enhance their beauty. We especially think of Chambord, Chenonceau, or Amboise 😍. But save the exploration of these iconic monuments for later, valiant finisher 🗡️, and turn back to the race's tracks 🐎. And since we mentioned the environment, know that you'll be well-served in this aspect too. You will follow the Loire by Bike 🚲 circuit, this incredible 900 km bicycle tourism itinerary that lets you discover sumptuous landscapes along the Loire. That's not the only waterway you'll admire, for those participating in the marathon will have the privilege of running along the Cher. Returning to the starting city, the race finish 🏁 takes place on the Place Anatole-France, at the top of the famous rue Nationale ✨.
Beyond breathtaking landscapes 🌬️, you can move your body to the rhythm of music groups 🎵 scattered along the way 🕺. Indeed, the atmosphere and welcome the people of Tours offer you will be simply incredible 🤩. Spectators will gather in numbers to admire your beautiful strides 👏. Not far from your finish point, you will find Place Plumereau 🪶 that will relax you after the event: the residents of Tours are proud to say it's the best place in France for an aperitif! 🍻 With its old half-timbered houses and the lively atmosphere that prevails there, you can stroll around and savor a slice of rillettes (a local specialty 😌) or a piece of the AOC Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine 🐐 with a nice little glass of local wine: Bourgueil, Chinon, Montlouis, or Vouvray, you have a wide choice! 🍷
Toursnicoti, Toursnicoton, here comes the Marathon, 10 and 20 km of Tours!
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5 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
9.5 km
20 km
10 km
Kids
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Elevation gain : 119mD+ / 119mD-
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
The start of this 42.195 km loop will take place not far from Place Anatole France at 7:30 AM ⌚️. The first turn of the Marathon will take you across the Loire 💧 via the Pont Napoléon and will lead you to Quai Paul Bert. A long straight awaits you until Parc de Sainte Radegonde 🌱 before circling the Institution Marmoutier from where you can observe its Abbey ⛪. Then you'll follow the Loire again, crossing this time by the Pont Mirabeau, turning right to reach the Château de Tours 🏰. The 10th km will be marked not by one, but two historical monuments: the Basilica of Saint-Martin and the Charlemagne Tower 👑. The squares of Châteauneuf and the Grand Market will signal the start of your loop, which will notably pass through the streets of Léon Boyer, Entraingues (with the Prébandes garden) and Auguste Chevallier before reaching the Cher, which you will cross thanks to the Pont Saint-Sauveur. The route des Savonnières will mark the 15 km with a turn around the Golf de La Gloriette ⛳ while the 20 km will be marked by the Lac de la Bergeonnerie. Before you know it, you'll be at the halfway point in the splendid Parc Honoré de Balzac before recrossing the Cher to complete a loop along the Promenade de Florence. Rue du Sanitas, Avenue Saint-Lazare and Rue Febvotte will take you to the Place de la Liberté 🗽 and the Sports Palace marking the start of the 30 km wall. The long Avenue du Grammont will carry you to the Place Jean Jaurès with a little further the Grand Theatre of Tours 🎭. At 10 km from the finish line, you will encounter familiar places like the square of Châteauneuf and the Grand Market before crossing the Loire again via the Pont Napoléon. The course will resemble your start with a right detour after the Pont Mirabeau to find the Place Anatole France and the finish line 🏁.
Marathon Duo
Road Running- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Elevation gain : 119mD+ / 119mD-
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Want to be accompanied in your effort and share the course in two? This Marathon Duo is made for you. The course is exactly the same as the solo marathon. The start will be at 7:30 AM. All that's left is to agree with your race partner on the traditional "but who does which distance? 🤔". Indeed, the relay zone of the Marathon Duo is located at mid-course, in the Park of Île Balzac. So, we let you discuss this tough choice with your partner, between the first and second part of the course, but no arguing, okay? 😅
9.5 km Wheelchair
Road Running- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 1 loopx9.5 km
20 km of Tours
Road Running- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 1 loopx20 km
A few more words
Want to embark on a historic getaway through the streets of the former capital of France? This 20 km is for you. Put on your sneakers and head to the Indre-et-Loire at full speed! 🏃
The start will be given at Place Anatole-France at 9 am ⌚. This year, a brand new course awaits you! 😉 You'll set off towards Rue Léon Boyer, Place Saint Eloi and Rue d’Entraigues. You'll pass by the Jardin des Prébendes before crossing Le Cher towards Route de Savonnières 🧼 marking your first 5 km!
You'll then reach the Febvotte-Marat district, head back towards Place de la Liberté before continuing your journey to the Palais des Sports de Tours. Past km 8, supporters will be waiting on Avenue de Grammont and the famous Place Jean Jaurès 📍, once the starting and finishing point of the race. You can admire the magnificent Hôtel de Ville de Tours before taking Boulevard Heurteloup with a view of the Grand Théâtre de Tours 🎭 in sight. After some winding streets, you can catch your breath and admire the treasures of the heart of the city, you've already made it halfway! 😉
You'll then head back to Place du Grand Marché with its famous “Monster”, and head towards the Loire quays to join the 10 km of Tours route. You'll cross the Loire via the Pont Napoléon , run alongside the Couvent de la Grande Bretèche and then Quai Paul Bert before discovering the Former Abbey of Marmoutier and the Marmoutier Institution ⛪. It's time to make your final efforts! 💪 You'll arrive near the Parc de Sainte Radegonde, before starting the crossing of the Pont Mirabeau to reach the Château de Tours 🏰. Head towards Old Tours, taking Rue Colbert, Rue du Commerce passing by the Hôtel Goüin, then Rue Paul Louis-Courier before a well-deserved finish at Place Anatole France 🏁.
10 km of Tours
Road Running- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Elevation gain : 56mD+ / 56mD-
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Welcome to a mythical and affordable distance of the 10 km that allows you to enjoy the joys of running while aiming to achieve your best time ⏱️. If you too wish to join the 7,000 runners of this special event, it's time to take the plunge! 💪
Like the other distances, you will start at the Place Anatole-France. For this race, there will be 2 starts. The first will take place at 11:10 a.m., the second at 11:30 a.m. No time to warm up that you'll already be crossing the Loire 💧 via the Napoleon Bridge. Once on the other side of the bank, you'll follow the Quai Paul-Bert for a few kilometers, which will take you past the Grande Bretèche Convent. Then head towards the impressive Marmoutier Abbey dating from the Middle Ages ⛪. A few steps further, you'll find the Marmoutier Institution, marking the mid-race and your only refreshment station of the course. After a good drink, you'll join the Loire à Vélo circuit for a few strides amidst some greenery 🌱. A slight uphill to take the Pont Mirabeau (the only minor difficulty of the course) and once again run alongside the Loire (it never leaves you 😝). Keep your eyes open, you'll pass the Château de Tours 🏰 on your left, one of the city's emblems. Just 2 kilometers to go, it's time to give it your all! This race finish will lead you into the Vieux-Tours district, with one last effort on the Place du Monstre offering you a crazy finish near Place Anatole-France 🏁.
10 km Nordic Walking in Tours
Road Running- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Ready to set off at the Tours quarter on a unique 10 km course during a Nordic Walking event? 🚶
Meet, unsurprisingly, at Place Anatole-France. The start is at 8:30 AM, and you'll immediately take the Pont Napoléon, but you won't cross it in one go. Indeed, halfway you'll go down to the Île Simon Park to 'Tour' (😉) this very lush little island 🏝️. After discovering it, you'll return to the bridge to turn left onto the quays of the Loire. A short detour through the Parc de la Perraudière and you'll continue your walk along the Loire 💧. After 6 kilometers of walking, you'll make a u-turn to embark on a long straight line on the avenues along the river. After 3 more kilometers of effort, you'll spot your finish line, the park of Île (t)Aucard 🏝️. You'll reach it calmly via the Saint-Symphorien suspension bridge to then enjoy a well-deserved rest 😉.
10 km : Untimed Ride
Walking- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
The course will be the same as the 10 km! 🤓
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, a "Kids' Race" 👧 is organized for 6-15 year-olds. The program includes introduction to Disc Golf, discovery of athletics, animations from various partners, and even ice cream tasting! 🍦
The festivities will start at 9:00 AM. Don't forget to collect your bib before the top start ⏱️. The first wave of 6-8 year-olds will start at 10:00 AM and will complete a 750 m loop. The second wave of 9-11 year-olds will start at 10:30 AM and will complete 2 loops for a total of 1.5 km. The third wave will start at 11:00 AM, the 12-15 year-olds will complete 3 loops, totaling 2.25 km!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The starts will take place at Place Anatole France in Tours, on Sunday, September 28, 2025:
Tours Marathon: start at 7:30 AM
Marathon Duo: start at 7:30 AM
10 km of Tours: start 1 at 11:10 AM, start 2 at 11:30 AM
20 km of Tours: start at 9:00 AM
10 km Nordic Walking of Tours (Nordic Walking Competition Nature): start at 8:30 AM
10 km Unofficial Nordic Walking Tour: start at 10:15 AM
You can pick up your race bib at the Running Loire Valley Expo, at the Palais des Congrès de Tours, on the following days:
Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Please note, no pick-up will be available on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Bibs for the duo marathon must be collected together.
Tours Marathon and Marathon Duo: the time limit is set at 6 hours. There are two intermediate barriers, at km 21 after 3 hours, and at km 30 after 5 hours
10 km of Tours: the time limit is set at 2 hours
20 km of Tours: the time limit is set at 3 hours
10 km Nordic Walking of Tours: 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
10 km of Tours: 1h30/ 1h45/ 1h50/ 2h
20 km of Tours: 45 min/ 50 min/ 55 min
Tours Marathon: for runners born in 2005 or earlier
Marathon Duo: for runners born in 2007 or earlier
10 km of Tours: for runners born in 2009 or earlier
20 km of Tours: for runners born in 2007 or earlier
10 km Nordic Walking of Tours: for runners born in 2009 or earlier
10 km Unofficial Nordic Walking Tour: for runners born in 2009 or earlier
Showers are available upon presentation of the bib, at the Minimes Gymnasium from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Restrooms are available every 5 km on the course (at each refreshment point), and at Place Anatole France
Free bag check is available from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, you can leave your bag of a maximum of 20L
Tours Marathon and Marathon Duo: refreshments every 5 km and at the finish. Sponge and refreshment points will be set up halfway between the refreshment points
10 km of Tours: each runner will receive a refreshment bag at the finish
20 km of Tours: refreshments every 5 km and at the finish
10 km Nordic Walking of Tours and Unofficial Nordic Walking Tour: one refreshment point at km 5 and at the finish
For the Marathon:
Until 03/31/2025: 60€ and 55€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 06/31/2025: 70€ and 65€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 09/25/2025: 75€ and 70€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
For the Marathon Duo (price per participant):
Until 03/31/2025: 31€ and 26€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 06/31/2025: 38€ and 33€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 09/25/2025: 46€ and 41€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
For the 20 km:
Until 03/31/2025: 22€ and 19€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 06/31/2025: 26€ and 23€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 09/25/2025: 30€ and 27€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
For the 10 km:
Until 03/31/2025: 18€ and 15€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 06/31/2025: 22€ and 19€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 09/25/2025: 24€ and 21€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
For the 10 km Nordic Walking:
Until 03/31/2025: 20€ and 17€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 06/31/2025: 24€ and 21€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
Until 09/25/2025: 28€ and 25€ (FFA license holders, students, job seekers)
For the Solo Marathon: Sweatshirt - medal - P'tite Maiz beer bottle - Fil Bleu transport ticket - Ranking Guide by La Nouvelle République - Diploma.
For the Marathon Duo: Medals - 2 P'tite Maiz beer bottles - Fil Bleu transport tickets - Ranking Guide by La Nouvelle République - Diploma
For the 20 km, 10 km, 10 km Nordic Walking: Bib - Fil Bleu transport ticket - Ranking Guide - Diploma
There will be a prize for the first three women, the first three men, and the first three in disability sport, for each race:
1st place: 1,000€
2nd place: 750€
3rd place: 500€
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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