Races Half marathon · Marseille, France
Marseille-Cassis
Marseille-Cassis is a hilly half marathon in Marseille, France, held each October. A point-to-point road race from Marseille to Cassis, with the long climb over La Gineste at about 10 km. The finish is in the vineyards above Cassis, and about 12 km runs through the Calanques National Park. Late October on the Provence coast is usually mild and dry, with race-day temperatures of 12 to 22°C. Marseille's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Sunday 31 October 2027
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Late October on the Provence coast is usually mild and dry, with race-day temperatures of 12 to 22°C.
Racing this course well
A point-to-point road race from Marseille to Cassis, with the long climb over La Gineste at about 10 km. The finish is in the vineyards above Cassis, and about 12 km runs through the Calanques National Park.
Marseille's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- €75 (2026 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesEntries for the 2024 race closed within a few hours, and registration for the 2026 race was closed with bibs available only by resale or waiting list.
Official Marseille-Cassis site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 31 October 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 3 hours from the start of the last wave
- Exact distance
- 20 km
The course in numbers
The climb over La Gineste, which the organiser calls demanding, comes with an aid station at about 10 km. The finish is on avenue des Albizzi in the hills above Cassis.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Surface
- Road
- Women's course record
- 1:05:58 (Edith Chelimo, 2017)
- Course status
- FFA international label
Worth knowing
- First run in 1979.
- About 20,000 runners registered for the 2026 edition.
- Runners need a Pass Prévention Santé or a qualifying FFA licence, as a medical certificate is not accepted.
Pick your goal for Marseille
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Marseille-Cassis.
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Asked often
- When is the Marseille-Cassis?
- The next Marseille-Cassis is on Sunday 31 October 2027 in Marseille, France. It is held each October.
- Is the Marseille-Cassis course flat?
- A point-to-point road race from Marseille to Cassis, with the long climb over La Gineste at about 10 km. The finish is in the vineyards above Cassis, and about 12 km runs through the Calanques National Park.
- How do I enter the Marseille-Cassis?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: €75 (2026 race).
- Does the Marseille-Cassis sell out?
- Yes. Entries for the 2024 race closed within a few hours, and registration for the 2026 race was closed with bibs available only by resale or waiting list.
- How should I train for the Marseille-Cassis?
- Train specifically for Marseille — 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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