Races Marathon · Bayeux, France
Bayeux Marathon
Bayeux Marathon is a rolling marathon in Bayeux, France, held each March. The route runs from Grandcamp-Maisy past Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach to the finish in Bayeux. One race listing gives about 370 m of climbing, so expect gentle undulation. Late March in Normandy is cool and changeable, with temperatures around 3 to 11°C. With Bayeux Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
March
next: Sunday 21 March 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Late March in Normandy is cool and changeable, with temperatures around 3 to 11°C.
Racing this course well
The route runs from Grandcamp-Maisy past Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach to the finish in Bayeux. One race listing gives about 370 m of climbing, so expect gentle undulation.
With Bayeux Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From €59 for the first 500 entrants, rising to €78, with €4 off for FFA licence holders (2027 race)
Official Bayeux Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 21 March 2027
- Start time
- 09:15
- Pacers
- Pace groups from 3:00 to 4:45
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route passes Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach on its way from Grandcamp-Maisy to the finish at the Stade Henry Jeanne in Bayeux.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Surface
- Road
- Total climb
- 370 m
- Course status
- Labelled by the French federation, qualifying for the French championships, as stated by the organiser
Worth knowing
- The marathon is part of the Foulees de Bayeux weekend, whose 2026 edition was the first to include a marathon.
- An optional shuttle from Bayeux to the start in Grandcamp-Maisy costs €10 each way and must be booked at entry.
- Runners over 18 need an FFA licence or a Parcours de Prevention Sante (PPS), not a medical certificate.
Pick your goal for Bayeux
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Bayeux Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Bayeux Marathon?
- The next Bayeux Marathon is on Sunday 21 March 2027 in Bayeux, France. It is held each March.
- Is the Bayeux Marathon course flat?
- The route runs from Grandcamp-Maisy past Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach to the finish in Bayeux. One race listing gives about 370 m of climbing, so expect gentle undulation.
- How do I enter the Bayeux Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From €59 for the first 500 entrants, rising to €78, with €4 off for FFA licence holders (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Bayeux Marathon?
- Train specifically for Bayeux — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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