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Marathon d'Avignon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Marathon d'Avignon race photoAvignon
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decar66, CC BY 2.0Sergey Ashmarin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Avignon · 42.195km
Entry fee
€58From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry fee €30 · Start 08:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026
Marathon d'Avignon race photo
decar66, CC BY 2.0
Marathon d'Avignon race photo
Sergey Ashmarin, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Marathon d'Avignon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is the inaugural Avignon Marathon, taking place on September 27, 2026.

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.

Marathon d'Avignon 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.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Marathon d'Avignon — 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
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Marathon d'Avignon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit5 hours 45 minutes
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Marathon: 5 hours 45 minutes

EventStart
Marathon42.195km09:00
Half21.0975km08:00
START

Boulevard Saint-Roch, in front of Avignon train station

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Île de la Barthelasse

Finish · Google Maps
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The race categories are Marathon and half marathon.

The start time is 8:30 a.m. local time.

The finish is on Île de la Barthelasse.

The course has approximately 80 m of elevation gain.

Elevation gain
80 m

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Finisher medal 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Marathon d'Avignon 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

Collection is available only upon presentation of an ID.
Proxy collection requires the representative’s ID and the participant’s collection card.
The race sold out early with a capacity of 3,500 runners.
No pickup on Sunday

Jeanne Laurent space

Google MapsDirections
Fri
18:00~20:00
Sat
10:00~20:00

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Gare d'Avignon Centre (Bd Saint-Roch)

Start directly in front of Avignon Centre train station, 8:30 a.m.; bib pickup is approximately 400 m from the station.

Map

Getting to the finish

Île de la Barthelasse (Chemin des Berges)

Finish on Île de la Barthelasse across the Rhône, reached via a bridge (e.g. Pont Édouard Daladier); exact return route not detailed.

Map

Road closures

Closed traffic from 7-11 p.m.; Shuttle service for visitors

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 start is on Boulevard Saint-Roch in front of Avignon train station.

The race starts at 8:30 a.m., and the marathon time limit is 5 hours 45 minutes.

The course is an approximately 42.195 km loop course through the city center, passing the Palais des Papes, the city walls,

the town hall, the opera house, and the Pont d'Avignon before continuing to Barthelasse Island, Europe's largest river island.

With approximately 80 m of elevation gain, it is a relatively flat course.

Times are local to Avignon. 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

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

€162

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Hotels near the Marathon d'Avignon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

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

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

The start and finish are 4.2km apart.

LA PROVENCE - stylish & spacious apartment with pool & private parking near Avignon, TRAVELLER AWARD 2026

Accommodation · 2.3km

9.7/10(28)
View on Booking.com

Mas de la Roule, 4 studios, piscine chauffée, studio SPA, parc 2 ha, Pont d'Avignon à pied

Accommodation · 2.4km

9.4/10(96)
View on Booking.com

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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

Avignon & Pont du Gard Private Tour: Palaces, Bridges & Roman-Era Landscapes

€1,147

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Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations Admission Ticket

€12

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Marseille Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour

€38

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Where runners eat in Avignon

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

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

€193

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Marseille, Cassis & Bandol Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour

€188

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What to see in Avignon after the race

Seeing Avignon with the medal on

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

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

€162

View on Klook

Les Baux & Saint-Rémy Private Tour: Hilltop Landscapes and Van Gogh's Art

€1,021

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Korean-language guide - Midi 3 | Van Gogh tour in Southern France: Arles, Saint-Rémy, Carrières des Lumières (departure from Marseille)

€197

View on Klook

Korean-language guide - Midi 2 | Southern France tour: Luberon, the heart of Provence—Gordes and Roussillon (departure from Marseille)

€197

View on Klook

Cassis, Calanques & Provence Winery Day Tour (from Aix-en-Provence)

€153

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Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Private Full-Day Tour

€203

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Aix-en-Provence & Cassis Private Tour: Heritage, Art & Sea Views

€970

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

Total cost and budget for Marathon d'Avignon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Marathon d'Avignon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Avignon runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Marathon d'Avignon

FAQ
When does Marathon d'Avignon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 27, 2026.

How much is the Marathon d'Avignon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €30.

What is the time limit for Marathon d'Avignon 2027?

Marathon: 5 hours 45 minutes.

What distances does Marathon d'Avignon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Marathon d'Avignon 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Marathon d'Avignon 2027 start?

Boulevard Saint-Roch, in front of Avignon train station.

Where does Marathon d'Avignon 2027 finish?

Île de la Barthelasse.

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