Races Marathon · Colmar, France
Colmar Marathon
Colmar Marathon is a rolling marathon in Colmar, France, held each September. A pretzel-shaped route from Place Rapp that loops through the wine villages north and south of Colmar. The organiser lists 210 m of climbing, mostly short rises between villages and vineyards. Colmar is one of the driest places in France, and late September mornings are usually 10 to 22°C with sun likely. Colmar'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
September
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Colmar is one of the driest places in France, and late September mornings are usually 10 to 22°C with sun likely.
Racing this course well
A pretzel-shaped route from Place Rapp that loops through the wine villages north and south of Colmar. The organiser lists 210 m of climbing, mostly short rises between villages and vineyards.
Colmar'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
- From €64 for the first 700 entries, then €75 (2026 race)
Official Colmar Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:30
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
The course in numbers
The northern section runs through Ingersheim, Katzenthal, Ammerschwihr and Sigolsheim. The southern section goes through Wintzenheim, Wettolsheim and Eguisheim before a finish along the Lauch.
- Total climb
- 210 m
Worth knowing
- Aid stations stand roughly every 5 km and serve local items such as gingerbread and salted pretzels.
- The race also has a two-person relay and a three-person team format.
Pick your goal for Colmar
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.
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Asked often
- When is the Colmar Marathon?
- It is held each September in Colmar, France. Check the official Colmar Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Colmar Marathon course flat?
- A pretzel-shaped route from Place Rapp that loops through the wine villages north and south of Colmar. The organiser lists 210 m of climbing, mostly short rises between villages and vineyards.
- How do I enter the Colmar Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From €64 for the first 700 entries, then €75 (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Colmar Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Colmar Marathon's profile and the September 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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