Races Marathon · La Rochelle, France
Marathon de La Rochelle
Marathon de La Rochelle is a flat marathon in La Rochelle, France, held each November. Two flat, fast 21K loops from the Old Port — a French PB institution and one of the country's largest fields. Late November on the Atlantic coast is 5-11C. The Marathon de La Rochelle's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
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When
November
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Late November on the Atlantic coast is 5-11C.
Racing this course well
Two flat, fast 21K loops from the Old Port — a French PB institution and one of the country's largest fields.
The Marathon de La Rochelle's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Pick your goal for La Rochelle
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 Marathon de La Rochelle.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Marathon de La Rochelle?
- It is held each November in La Rochelle, France. Check the official Marathon de La Rochelle site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Marathon de La Rochelle course flat?
- Two flat, fast 21K loops from the Old Port — a French PB institution and one of the country's largest fields.
- How should I train for the Marathon de La Rochelle?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Marathon de La Rochelle: flat terrain, November conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the La Rochelle build.
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