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Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion race photo
Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion race photo
Saint-Denis
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Race date Date TBD
Date TBD
City · Distance
Saint-Denis · 42.195km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion race photo
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Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A marathon planned to be held in Saint-André on the French island of Réunion.

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.

#MarathondelIlesdelaReunion#SaintDenis#Overseas Marathon#World certified marathon

Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion 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.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion — 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.

General entry

Registered on the Réunion regional platform sportpro.re, separate categories for FFA license, leisure, and disabled people.

No lottery.

Entry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

START

Le Barachois Seafront Park

Saint-Denis, Réunion · starting point for the Marathon de la Corniche series

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The start is at Barachois, a coastal landmark in Saint-Denis, and the course follows the corniche road through La Possession and Le Port.

It then loops around Étang Saint-Paul before passing finish at Stade Olympique in Saint-Paul.

Course follows a scenic route combining Indian Ocean views with volcanic landscapes.

World Athletics Label
Label Label

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startLe Barachois, Saint-Denis, Réunion (closed to traffic 5:30-7:00am race day)
  • Getting to the finishStade Olympique · Stade Julius Bénard, Saint-Paul, Réunion

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Le Barachois, Saint-Denis, Réunion (closed to traffic 5:30-7:00am race day)

Info is from news coverage of the 2025 edition ('Marathon de la Corniche', Saint-Denis-Saint-Paul, run 10 Aug 2025), Réunion's only annual point-to-point road marathon; the official site (marathon-reunion.com) is currently offline.

Map

Getting to the finish

Stade Olympique/Stade Julius Bénard, Saint-Paul, Réunion

Course runs Saint-Denis to Saint-Paul along the NRL (coastal road) via La Possession, loop around Étang Saint-Paul. NRL closed 6:00-9:00am Saint-Denis to La Possession, detoured via Route de la Montagne (RD41).

Map

Start shuttle

Official shuttles: for marathon/semi-marathon runners, buses depart 4:00am from Saint-Paul Olympic Stadium (finish) to Saint-Denis (start); for shorter races, return shuttle from Place des Pêcheurs to Saint-Denis after finishing. Separate 'abandon' shuttles for runners missing cutoff paces.

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.

Marathon starts 6:00 AM at Barachois in Saint-Denis, following the corniche road through La Possession,

looping at Le Port and around Étang Saint-Paul before finishing at Stade Olympique in Saint-Paul (half marathon starts 7:00 AM from Grande Chaloupe).

Aid stations every 5km plus the finish;

misting/sponging points every 5km from km 7.5 due to tropical heat.

Overall cutoff is 6 hours, with intermediate checkpoints requiring halfway by 3h and km 30 by 4h30 or runners are pulled from the course.

Times are local to Saint-Denis. 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.

Rare ! Spacieux T3 en roof-top au Barachois - 2 ch climatisées - Jacuzzi - 6 couchages - Proche aéroport - Parking privé

Accommodation · 92m

9.0/10(56)
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Hotels near the Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion start line in Saint-Denis

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.

Rare ! Spacieux T3 en roof-top au Barachois - 2 ch climatisées - Jacuzzi - 6 couchages - Proche aéroport - Parking privé

Accommodation · 92m

9.0/10(56)
View on Booking.com

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

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

Total cost and budget for Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Saint-Denis runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion

FAQ
How do I register for Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion?

Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.

What distances does Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion offer?

Marathon.

What is the Marathon de l'Iles de la Reunion course like?

The start is at Barachois, a coastal landmark in Saint-Denis, and the course follows the corniche road through La Possession and Le Port.

It then loops around Étang Saint-Paul before passing finish at Stade Olympique in Saint-Paul.

Course follows a scenic route combining Indian Ocean views with volcanic landscapes.

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