Races Marathon · Montpellier, France
Montpellier Marathon
Montpellier Marathon is a rolling marathon in Montpellier, France, held each April. Two 21.1 km loops through central Montpellier, passing Antigone, Grammont and the Hôtel de Ville, with the finish on avenue Foch. The organiser gives 225 m of climbing over the distance. April in Montpellier is usually mild and often sunny, with race-day temperatures of 9 to 19°C. Montpellier'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
April
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
April in Montpellier is usually mild and often sunny, with race-day temperatures of 9 to 19°C.
Racing this course well
Two 21.1 km loops through central Montpellier, passing Antigone, Grammont and the Hôtel de Ville, with the finish on avenue Foch. The organiser gives 225 m of climbing over the distance.
Montpellier'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
- Entries open
- For 2027, the organiser asks runners to join its newsletter to hear when entries open
- Price
- €73 standard, with cheaper early tiers (2026 race)
- Places
- 1,500 runners
Official Montpellier Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:00
- Field size
- 1,250 finishers in 2025
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route is two identical laps, so the same city streets and turns come round twice before the finish on avenue Foch.
- Layout
- Loop
- Total climb
- 225 m
- Course status
- FFA bronze road label
Worth knowing
- The marathon is part of the Montpellier Run Festival, which also has a half-marathon, 10k, 5k and an ekiden.
- Runners must be at least 20 years old by 31 August of the sporting year.
Pick your goal for Montpellier
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 Montpellier Marathon?
- It is held each April in Montpellier, France. Check the official Montpellier Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Montpellier Marathon course flat?
- Two 21.1 km loops through central Montpellier, passing Antigone, Grammont and the Hôtel de Ville, with the finish on avenue Foch. The organiser gives 225 m of climbing over the distance.
- How do I enter the Montpellier Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. For 2027, the organiser asks runners to join its newsletter to hear when entries open. Price: €73 standard, with cheaper early tiers (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Montpellier Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Montpellier Marathon's profile and the April 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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