Races Marathon · Sainte-Maxime, France
Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon
Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon is a hilly marathon in Sainte-Maxime, France, held each March. A point-to-point course from Sainte-Maxime to Cavalaire-sur-Mer along the coast and through vineyards, passing Saint-Tropez about halfway. The main climb is the Col de Collebasse near 30 km. March on the Var coast is mild but can be windy, with race-day temperatures of 7 to 15°C. A course as hilly as Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
March
next: Sunday 14 March 2027
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
March on the Var coast is mild but can be windy, with race-day temperatures of 7 to 15°C.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point course from Sainte-Maxime to Cavalaire-sur-Mer along the coast and through vineyards, passing Saint-Tropez about halfway. The main climb is the Col de Collebasse near 30 km.
A course as hilly as Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the next race were open in November 2026
Official Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 14 March 2027
- Start time
- 08:00
- Also on the day
- 10k, 19 km Transgolfe
The course in numbers
The Col de Collebasse in the Ramatuelle hills near 30 km is the hardest climb. The route runs through Grimaud, Gassin, Cogolin, Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
Worth knowing
- First run in 2019.
- Finishers receive a tarte tropézienne at the finish.
- The race hosted the French marathon championships in 2024.
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Asked often
- When is the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon?
- The next Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon is on Sunday 14 March 2027 in Sainte-Maxime, France. It is held each March.
- Is the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon course flat?
- A point-to-point course from Sainte-Maxime to Cavalaire-sur-Mer along the coast and through vineyards, passing Saint-Tropez about halfway. The main climb is the Col de Collebasse near 30 km.
- How do I enter the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the next race were open in November 2026.
- How should I train for the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marathon's profile and the March 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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