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Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

FRSep 26, 202712km · 10.5km
Race date in 350 days
Sep 26, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Villeneuve-de-Marsan · 12km · 10.5km
Entry fee
€29From the 2026 edition
2027Date Sep 26, 2027 · Soon
2026
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry fee €16 · Start 09:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 20th Armagnac half marathon takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

It is presented as one of the region's leading 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.

Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 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.

Inscrivez-vous au Semi-Marathon de l’Armagnac 2024 !

L'élan d'Armagnac

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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 Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac — 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

Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac course map and elevation

Your 12km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStart
Half21.0975km09:00
10K10.5km09:15
City center · not the start line

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

START

Place de la Liberté

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The program consists of Le half marathon de l'Armagnac and Les 10 km de l'Armagnac.

The start is at 9:00 AM local time.

Course has 190 m of total elevation gain.

Elevation gain
190 m
Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (66°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 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

For Villeneuve-de-Marsan half marathon, information about Packet Pickup is not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startnone — remote/rural venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

none — remote/rural venue

Starts at Place de la Liberté, Villeneuve-de-Marsan, near organizer parking; children's race at the arenas. Small village ~15min from Mont-de-Marsan, near A65 motorway; no train station in town.

Getting to the finish

none — remote/rural venue

All finishes at the arenas in Villeneuve-de-Marsan.

Start shuttle

Foreign runners need a rental car or taxi from Mont-de-Marsan.

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 Armagnac Half Marathon takes place in Villeneuve-de-Marsan in the Landes, starting at 9:00am from Place de la Liberté.

Course is two-thirds road and one-third unpaved trails, passing through the distillery at Château de Ravignan,

then crossing vineyards and woodland on the Ognoas estate before reaching finish at the bullring.

Late September in Gascony is generally mild, although midday temperatures can rise, so be sure to stay on top of hydration.

Alongside half marathon, the event also includes a 10km race, a walking course, and children's races.

Times are local to Villeneuve-de-Marsan. 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.

Bayonne|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Biarritz Basque Country Airport

€128

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Bayonne Car Rental | Various Vehicle Types Available

€82

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Biarritz City Highlights & Sightseeing With Local Guide

€30

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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.

Bayonne|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Biarritz Basque Country Airport

€128

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Bayonne Car Rental | Various Vehicle Types Available

€82

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

€46

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Where runners eat in Villeneuve-de-Marsan

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Bordeaux Gastronomy and Médoc Vineyards Full-Day Tour

€203

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Saint-Émilion Village & Winery Tour (Lunch Included / Departure from Bordeaux)

€173

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Médoc & Saint-Émilion Wine Tour (from Bordeaux)

€204

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What to see in Villeneuve-de-Marsan after the race

Seeing Villeneuve-de-Marsan with the medal on

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

Biarritz City Highlights & Sightseeing With Local Guide

€30

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Biarritz & Bayonne Full-Day Small-Group Tour (Lunch Included)

€205

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Total cost and budget for Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Villeneuve-de-Marsan runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac

FAQ
How much is the Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €16.

When does Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, September 26, 2027 in Villeneuve-de-Marsan, France.

What distances does Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 2027 offer?

Half · 5K · Trail. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 2027 start?

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

Where does Semi-Marathon de l'Armagnac 2027 start?

Place de la Liberté. (From the 2026 edition)

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