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Les Pyramides

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

La Grande-Motte
FR

TheWB · CC BY-SA 3.0Olivier Cleynen, CC BY 4.0Alain Caraco at French Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Race date in 152 days: Mar 7, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: La Grande-Motte · 2.5km
Entry fee: Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
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D-day as of Oct 6, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It will take place on March 6 and 7, 2027.

Events include 1km, 2.5km and 5km course.

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.

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 2

sandy30Ran in 2009 · Finish time 1:38:43

“By evening I wanted my usual reward, so ice cream was today's dessert.”

Headwinds beside the canal and cold rain late on made it hard to accelerate at the Pyramids half marathon. The runner found another effort on the final straight to finish in 1 hour 38 minutes 43 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Le soir venant, comme à mon habitude, je me lache, ce soir c'est glace en dessert.

Read the original on Kikourou

Le présidentRan in 2008 · Finish time 1:29:03

“I qualified!”

At the Pyramids half marathon, the runner struggled to maintain pace early but loosened up midway. Finishing in 1 hour 29 minutes 3 seconds secured qualification for the French championships.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Je suis Qualif. !

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.

Full recap

The Drone Man · Full recap

View on YouTube

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 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

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Course sur route 2,5 km I'll run

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

From the 2026 edition

City center · not the start line

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

START

Avenue Robert Fages

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Avenue Robert Fages

Les Pyramides is a running event held every March in La Grande-Motte, a Mediterranean coastal city in southern France.

Both the city and the race take their names from the stepped pyramid-shaped buildings that symbolise La Grande-Motte;

these landmarks are recognised as part of France's 20th-century cultural heritage.

The 5km and 10km course courses loop between these pyramid buildings,

making the chance to run against a Mediterranean backdrop alongside distinctive architecture the race's defining feature.

The event has a long history,

reaching its 32nd edition in 2026, and has become a major local running event attracting around 5,000 and sometimes nearly 6,000 runners each year.

Organised by the Lions Club, it has a strong charitable focus, raising funds to support sick and disabled children.

Under the slogan 'Let's run for children',

it offers the adult 5km, 10km and half marathon alongside 1km and 2.5km course events for children, making it popular with families.

Organizer: Lions Club
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (52°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

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

Palais des Congrès de La Grande-Motte

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No train station in La Grande Motte itself; nearest SNCF stations are in Montpellier (~20km away), then local/liO bus to La Grande Motte

Start/finish area is near the pinewoods/beach/pond zone of La Grande Motte, Hérault.

Due to ongoing construction work, the organizer states the exact 2027 start/finish location will be sent to registered runners by email closer to the event.

Getting to the finish

Same area as start (exact 2027 location pending organizer confirmation)

Finish location not yet finalized by organizer for 2027;

expected in same race-village zone as start.

More details

No shuttle bus info published yet for 2027;

free parking available at 'Les Peupliers' car park (~800 spaces) near the venue.

Source · checked Aug 22, 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.

The 2027 event is scheduled for the weekend of March 6–7, and the organizers have announced that the 1 km, 2.5 km and 5 km courses are expected to remain unchanged from previous years.

In 2026, entries closed when all 6,000 places were sold or when the late-February deadline was reached.

Holders of a French Athletics Federation (FFA) license could receive a €2 discount on the 10 km and half-marathon entry fees.

BIB pickup was held at the conference center in central La Grande-Motte (Palais des Congrès), with the start and finish around Avenue Robert Fages.

However, these details are based on the 2026 event, so check the official website again for the exact 2027 deadline, fees and pickup location.

Times are local to La Grande-Motte. 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.

Accommodation · 205m

9.1/10(26)

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Au Paradis bleu - Parking privé - Literie confortable - Vue port - Plage à 5 min

Accommodation · 117m

8.5/10(31)

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Time for you, before and after the finish

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing La Grande-Motte with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

La Grande-Motte runners' room

FAQ

When does Les Pyramides 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, March 7, 2027 in La Grande-Motte, France.

What distances does Les Pyramides 2027 offer?

Half · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Les Pyramides 2027 start?

Avenue Robert Fages. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Les Pyramides 2027 finish?

Avenue Robert Fages. (From the 2026 edition)

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Les Pyramides

About Les Pyramides — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

Les Pyramides runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

Full recap

How to enter Les Pyramides — registration routes

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

Les Pyramides course map and elevation

The Course sur route 2,5 km I'll run

Avenue Robert Fages

Avenue Robert Fages

Participant benefits

Where and when to collect your Les Pyramides race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Palais des Congrès de La Grande-Motte

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

More details

From race morning to after the finish.

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

Hotels near the Les Pyramides start line in La Grande-Motte

Hotels that make race morning easy

1 Bedroom Nice Apartment In La Grande-Motte

Studio à la grande motte bien placé climatisé

Le Fidji Cosy - Parking - Centre ville

Le Magellan T2 Centre-ville - Clim Wifi Terrasse - ROSSIconciergerie - Linge inclus

Beau T2 Ensoleillé 47m2 3 Etoiles clim wifi parking gratuit

Studio cv 4p, parking privée cosy design

Au Paradis bleu - Parking privé - Literie confortable - Vue port - Plage à 5 min

Time for you, before and after the finish

Marseille: Convenient Shore Excursion from the Cruise Port

Marseille: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Buffet and Drinks

Marseille: Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Boat Tour and Swimming to Le Frioul and Château d’If

Marseille: Boat Cruise to Château d'If and the Calanques with Swimming

Provence Day Tour (Including Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting)

Cassy & Calanques & Provence Winery Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence

Marseille, Cassis & Bandol Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour

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

Marseille Old Port Luggage Storage Service

Perpignan｜Private Airport Transfer to/from Perpignan–Rivesaltes International Airport

Avignon & Pont du Gard Private Tour: Palaces, Bridges & Roman Scenes

Marseille Château d’If Fast-Track Ticket

Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations Admission Ticket

Marseille Orange Vélodrome Ticket

Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour

Marseille: Half-Day Calanques Hiking Tour to Sormiou with Swimming

Marseille: Guided Hike in Calanques National Park from Luminy

Marseille Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour

Marseille: Calanques Hiking Adventure & Cinematic Reel

Marseille Cosquer Cave Ticket

Les Baux & Saint-Remy Private Tour: Hilltop Scenery and Van Gogh's Art

Saint-Remy-de-Provence Small Group Guided Tour (Full Day)

Marseille, Cassis & Aix-en-Provence Day Tour (Departing from Marseille)

Luberon Market & Village Tour from Marseille/Aix-en-Provence

Total cost and budget for Les Pyramides

Trip prep too,light and in one place.

Runner stories and questions about Les Pyramides

With runners who dream ofthe same start line.

Frequently asked questions about Les Pyramides

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

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.