The Bordeaux Marathon takes place in central Bordeaux on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
It's the city's first marathon in seven years: this year the full marathon joins the existing half marathon and 10K for the first time.
More than 30,000 runners are expected across the three events, and the course for all three events is certified by the French Athletics Federation (FFA),
so each course counts for qualifying times for the French Championships.
The race is organized by Stade Bordelais, a Bordeaux athletics club.
Nearly 24,000 runners took part in the 2025 half marathon.
The full marathon starts at 8 a.m., the half marathon at 10 a.m.,
and the 10K at 1 p.m. The finish is on the Garonne riverfront at Place de la Bourse, in front of the Miroir d'eau.
Full marathon runners cross to both banks of the Garonne, and rather than repeating a loop, the route links heritage districts across the city.
Organizers say runners will cross the river on another bridge instead of the Pont de Pierre,
which is under construction, and bill it as a fast course without much elevation change.
Half marathon and 10K runners use the same course as in 2025.
The full marathon time limit is 5 hours 30 minutes;
after that, sweep-vehicle volunteers collect your bib.
Water and food are available every 5 km, with a refreshment station at the finish, and portable toilets are placed along the course.
Starts are split by corral, and with such a big field, runners are asked to be in their corral 30 minutes before the start.
Pacer groups run with the field.
