Races Marathon · Jarnac, France
Cognac Marathon
Cognac Marathon is a rolling marathon in Jarnac, France, held each November. A route between the Charente river and the cognac vineyards, passing a cellar and a distillery and using a riverside cycle path. Reports say the second half is the more demanding part. Mid November in Charente is cool and often grey, typically 4 to 11°C. Jarnac's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
next: Saturday 14 November 2026
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid November in Charente is cool and often grey, typically 4 to 11°C.
Racing this course well
A route between the Charente river and the cognac vineyards, passing a cellar and a distillery and using a riverside cycle path. Reports say the second half is the more demanding part.
Jarnac's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- €72 (2026 race)
Official Cognac Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 14 November 2026
- Start time
- 09:00
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10.5 km, 5 km
The course in numbers
The route passes the Marnier Lapostolle estate and a cognac cellar, then follows the Charente on the Flow Vélo cycle path before the finish.
- Surface
- Road with a stretch of riverside cycle path
- Men's course record
- 2:25:26 (Arnaud de Lustrac, 2024)
- Women's course record
- 2:58:08 (Gaëlle Salfray, 2021)
Worth knowing
- Aid stations serve local food, including pâté, oysters and a small measure of cognac.
- The 2026 race is the 25th edition.
Pick your goal for Jarnac
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Asked often
- When is the Cognac Marathon?
- The next Cognac Marathon is on Saturday 14 November 2026 in Jarnac, France. It is held each November.
- Is the Cognac Marathon course flat?
- A route between the Charente river and the cognac vineyards, passing a cellar and a distillery and using a riverside cycle path. Reports say the second half is the more demanding part.
- How do I enter the Cognac Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: €72 (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Cognac Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Cognac Marathon's profile and the November 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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