Races Marathon · Amiens, France
Amiens Marathon
Amiens Marathon is a flat marathon in Amiens, France, held each October. The organiser describes the course as flat and scenic, and it follows the Somme towpath out of Amiens. No elevation figure is published, so treat it as a fast, sheltered river route. Early October in Picardy is usually mild and often damp, with temperatures around 8 to 17°C. Flat courses like Amiens's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Early October in Picardy is usually mild and often damp, with temperatures around 8 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
The organiser describes the course as flat and scenic, and it follows the Somme towpath out of Amiens. No elevation figure is published, so treat it as a fast, sheltered river route.
Flat courses like Amiens's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the 2026 edition opened on 19 April 2026
- Price
- €42 before 1 September, then €52, with €6 off for FFA licence holders (2025 race)
Official Amiens Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 100 km
The course in numbers
The route follows the Somme towpath, which the organiser describes as flat, so pacing matters more than climbs.
- Surface
- Towpath along the Somme
Worth knowing
- The marathon runs on the same weekend as a 100 km race along the Somme.
- A four-person relay over the marathon distance is also offered.
Pick your goal for Amiens
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Amiens Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Amiens Marathon?
- It is held each October in Amiens, France. Check the official Amiens Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Amiens Marathon course flat?
- The organiser describes the course as flat and scenic, and it follows the Somme towpath out of Amiens. No elevation figure is published, so treat it as a fast, sheltered river route.
- How do I enter the Amiens Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the 2026 edition opened on 19 April 2026. Price: €42 before 1 September, then €52, with €6 off for FFA licence holders (2025 race).
- How should I train for the Amiens Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Amiens Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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