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Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra race photo
Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra race photo
Bédoin
FR
Martin Nikolaj Christensen from Sorø, Denmark, CC BY 2.0Marianne Casamance, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 271 days
Jul 4, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Bédoin · 21.1km
Entry fee
€45Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra race photo
Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra race photo
Martin Nikolaj Christensen from Sorø, Denmark, CC BY 2.0
Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra race photo
Marianne Casamance, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A 21.6 km half marathon climbing by road to the summit of Mont Ventoux.

The total elevation gain is 1,610 m.

It takes place in Bédoin on the last weekend of July.

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 du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 2
Joël MassolRan in 2015 · Finish time 2:47:05
“I finished in 2 hours 47 minutes 5 seconds, placing 307th.”

Joël Massol entered the 2015 Mont Ventoux half marathon with limited training after spraining an ankle. Late fatigue and calf cramps forced him to alternate running and walking, but he reached the summit in 2 hours 47 minutes 5 seconds, finishing 307th.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Moi j'ai mis 2h47mn05 je suis 307 ème

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Joël MassolRan in 2012 · Finish time 2:35
“My watch read 2 hours 35 minutes. I was happy, calm, and felt the fatigue easing away.”

Joël Massol reached the summit in 2 hours 35 minutes at the 2012 Mont Ventoux half marathon, enduring heat and steep climbs. He mixed running and walking in the final section, but crossing finish brought a joy as great as finishing his first marathon.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Je regarde mon chrono 2h35mn je suis heureux, je me sens calme et reposé…

Read the original on Partagez ma passion

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.

Semi Marathon du Mont Ventoux Kookabarra 2026 - La Course

Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra

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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 du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra — 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.

Half

Entry cost €45

Half marathon du Mont-Ventoux · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra course map and elevation

The 21.1km I'll run

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

City center · not the start line

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

START

Bédoin

FINISH

Summit of Mont Ventoux

There is one event: half marathon du Mont-Ventoux.

Course has a total elevation gain of 1,610 m.

Elevation gain
1610 m
Typical race-season temperature: around 25°C (76°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra 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 start

No train/bus station in Bédoin — nearest rail access is Avignon or Carpentras (~30–40 km away); runners typically arrive by car

Start is in the village center of Bédoin (Place de la République).

Bédoin is a rural Vaucluse village with no train station and no scheduled public bus service geared to race-day timing;

the official site provides no public-transit guidance and directs travel questions to the organizers.

This is a genuinely rural/remote course with no train/subway/bus service at either end — car or organizer post-race shuttle is the only practical option.

Getting to the finish

No transit access — Mont Ventoux summit (1,910m) is only reachable on foot (via the race) or by road

Finish is at the summit of Mont Ventoux, a mountain-top with no public transit of any kind.

More details

Yes — organizer shuttle buses take finishers from the summit back down to Bédoin village after the race;

a faster/earlier paid return-shuttle option (+€5) is also offered.

Source · checked Aug 23, 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.

This race starts in Bédoin, Vaucluse, and follows the road uphill to the summit of Mont Ventoux,

known as the 'Giant of Provence': a serious 21.097km uphill half marathon with around 1,610m of elevation gain.

Entry fee varies by edition, but is generally around €30–40, plus a separate €2 registration administration fee;

early registration may also qualify for a 20% discount.

Entry requires a current-season FFA (French Athletics Federation) licence or a PPS (sports participation certificate) issued within three months of the race.

As the entire course is uphill, pacing pace is crucial.

Temperatures can drop sharply and winds can strengthen at higher elevations, so carrying warm layers such as a windproof jacket and gloves is recommended.

The exact Entry fee and registration deadline are updated each year on the official website, semi-montventoux.com.

Times are local to Bédoin. 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.

Hotels near the Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra start line in Bédoin

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

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

La Villa Tanamera, très jolie maison piscine, à 2 pas du centre-ville

Accommodation · 694m

9.5/10(12)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

28 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

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

€153

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

€192

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Marseille, Cassis & Bandol Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour

€188

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

€38

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Grenoble–Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport bus transfer service (Flixbus)

€14

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

€1,145

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

€162

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

€1,019

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

€968

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Aix-en-Provence Private Tour: Mirabeau Street & Old Town Highlights

€535

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

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Bédoin.

Total cost and budget for Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra

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Runner stories and questions about Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Frequently asked questions about Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra

FAQ
When does Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, July 4, 2027 in Bédoin, France.

How much is the Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs €45.

What distances does Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra 2027 offer?

Half.

Where does Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra 2027 start?

Bédoin, Vaucluse, France.

Where does Semi-Marathon du Mont-Ventoux Kookabarra 2027 finish?

Summit of Mont Ventoux.

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