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La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRSeptember 202723.7km
Dayle Fonseca, CC BY 3.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Millau · 23.7km
Entry fee
€38From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 13, 2026 · Entry fee €48 · Start 09:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron race photo
Dayle Fonseca, CC BY 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race starts in the town of Millau and heads onto the old road toward Peyre.

The first 5km is gentle, good for warming up, and as you run alongside the river, the massive concrete-and-steel Millau Viaduct gradually comes into view.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
PilateRan in 2007 · Finish time 2h06m
“The descent was easy. With those views filling my mind, I hardly noticed the distance ticking down.”

So many runners entered the Eiffage Millau Viaduct race that reaching the start line took 7 minutes. The runner enjoyed the views atop the viaduct and finished in 2 hours 6 minutes.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

La redescente fut un détail, trop d’images dans la tête pour voir les kilomètres défilés.

Read the original on Kikourou

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Revivez la Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2024

Eiffage

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Race (23,7 km)

Entry cost €38

until Mar 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron course map and elevation

Your 23.7km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Millau

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There is a single event, the Course (23.7 km).

The start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

The course's total elevation gain reaches 390m.

Elevation gain
390 m

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

🔴 bib will not be distributed at all on race day (Sunday).
You can select a mail-delivery option during registration.
Proxy pickup is available if the representative brings the participant’s confirmation email, a copy of their ID, and their PPS completion certificate, and signs the pickup list.
Friday 9/11, 15:00–19:30; Saturday 9/12, 09:00–19:00

Salle des fêtes de Millau, avenue Charles de Gaulle, Parc de la Victoire, Millau

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startMillau gare (SNCF + gare routière combined), ~480 m
  • Getting to the finishAvenue Charles de Gaulle · Parc de la Victoire, Millau
  • Transit cardMillau is a small town in Aveyron with no dedicated transit card system; local buses (if used) take cash…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Millau gare (SNCF + gare routière combined), ~480 m / 5 min walk to Place du Mandarous/start

Start is at the lavoir on Boulevard de l'Ayrolle, next to Place du Mandarous in central Millau. The combined Millau train/bus station is only about 480 m away, and local Line 02 bus also connects the station to Mandarous.

Confirmed 8th edition date: 13 September 2026, matching the listed date exactly.

Map

Getting to the finish

Avenue Charles de Gaulle / Parc de la Victoire, Millau

Finish area is also centrally located in Millau, within easy walking distance of the same train/bus station.

Map

Start shuttle

None needed — start/finish both close to central Millau station.

Transit card

Millau is a small town in Aveyron with no dedicated transit card system; local buses (if used) take cash fares directly from the driver. Most race visitors arrive by car, given Millau's location off the A75 motorway near its famous viaduct.

No IC card or contactless tap-to-pay system applies here.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Millau in September — an average of 16°C, good conditions for a fast time.

Your body cools quickly while you wait at the start, so wear a throwaway layer and take it off just before the gun.

The Entry fee is tiered and rises over time, starting at €38 and climbing to €48 as the deadline approaches.

The start is at 09:00.

Times are local to Millau. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Montpellier｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

€38

View on Klook

Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Bus Tour from Toulouse

€31

View on Klook

Toulouse｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Blagnac Airport

€46

View on Klook

Carcassonne and Chateau Comtal Day Tour from Toulouse

€31

View on Klook

Hotels near the La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Montpellier｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport

€38

View on Klook

Toulouse｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Blagnac Airport

€46

View on Klook

What to see in Millau after the race

Seeing Millau with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Albi and Cordes-sur-Ciel Bus Tour from Toulouse

€31

View on Klook

Carcassonne and Chateau Comtal Day Tour from Toulouse

€31

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Millau.

Total cost and budget for La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Millau runners' room

Frequently asked questions about La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron

FAQ
When was La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, September 13, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 13, 2026.

How much is the La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €48.

What distances does La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2027 offer?

Other. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau en Aveyron 2027 course like?

There is a single event, the Course (23.7 km).

The start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

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