Races Marathon · Lyon, France
Run In Lyon Marathon
Run In Lyon Marathon is a rolling marathon in Lyon, France, held each October. Riverbanks of the Rhône and Saône with a handful of city rises between the two. Early October is 9-16C. The rises around Lyon are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Page rebuilt 2026-10-02 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early October is 9-16C.
Racing this course well
Riverbanks of the Rhône and Saône with a handful of city rises between the two.
The rises around Lyon are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Pick your goal for Lyon
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 Run In Lyon Marathon.
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.
Everything above stays free and complete — this is an optional next step, not a paywall.
Asked often
- When is the Run In Lyon Marathon?
- It is held each October in Lyon, France. Check the official Run In Lyon Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Run In Lyon Marathon course flat?
- Riverbanks of the Rhône and Saône with a handful of city rises between the two.
- How should I train for the Run In Lyon Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Run In Lyon Marathon: rolling terrain, October conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Lyon build.
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Build for Lyon — around your actual life
RunV engineers your block backwards from race day in October — and rebuilds it every time training doesn't go to script.
